Last class Art bios

For our last class next week the students have been asked to come prepared to talk about their favorite artist. No stress on this, it is just a short project. We spent this semester learning about several artist and writing a short blurb about them. That was just practice for their art bios. They need to be short and sweet. A visual aid is always a nice touch. Also we will be setting up for the art show. At the end of the day next week please make sure all your art work is taken home.

week 6

This week we learned about Van Gogh. I saw some wonderful paintings with lots of color and texture.

Next week we will be trying out face painting ( perfect for up coming Halloween costumes)
so come with clean faces.

week 3 Rousseau

This week we painted Rousseau's jungle scene.
I saw some great variations and loved your creativity. We didn't finish them but can work on it again another week when we might have a make up day.

next week Henri Matisse.

October 9th we will have a guest teacher to show how to be creative with the alphabet to draw. Here is a link to her designs to watch and sheets to practice your names with. Be creative. No two designs will look the same.  Boys don't think it's girlie, I want to see you try. My boys enjoys creating with these designs. It is like a code and you could ask someone to find the letters and their corresponding designs. You are welcome to bring your own markers from home for this week.

Remember to ask a parent before you go online. 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC3mjHtssNc           (the letter E)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_emxSYtnZR8           (intro)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_emxSYtnZR8               (name)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM60URUHb7I              (name)

Week 2

Our first art lesson this year and we learned a little about Kandinsky. AKA "the father of abstract art".

Using oil pastels and watercolors we recreated his famous concentric circles. I saw a lot of great work going on.

I want to remind everyone that in order to have art shown at the art show at the end of the year please put all your art work done at CO-OP in your portfolio and leave it at the church. I will put the portfolios in the closet after 4th hour if there was any dying going on.

In addition to the art work we are doing,  we are teaching about the artist that inspired us. So each student Has a folder inside their portfolio that they are adding a short narrative and replication of the artist that week.  It will be really great to see all their work and bios all in one place at the end of the year to take home and share with their families.

Thanks to those that have donated materials.

supplies needed

Art class is looking for donations for any of the following art supplies.12 students in the class, any amount you can donate is appreciated.

Paper

Soft bristle paint Brushes

Pastels

Crayons

Water colors

Tempra paints

Water color paper

Water color tissue paper

Pale blue paper

White glue

Colorful construction paper

Black crayon

White crayon

Clean sponges (enough for 2 projects)

Course Salt

Tin foil

Pipe cleaners

Poster putty

Puff paints lots of colors

Markers

Calligraphy pens

Card stock

Quality face paints

Art week 1, Sept 11th

Art week 1, Sept 11^th

Our well prepared assistant teacher Jennifer Wright gave us our first Art Biography of the year. She told the class all about Chagall. She showed them more than 5 of his works, shared about his life and discussed his painting. She likes how colorful his paintings are and that he painted how he felt and didn’t worry about painting a realistic view.

                            

What we worked on today:

·        We worked on portfolios ( if your child forgot theirs or brought it home to finish, please send them with one next week) simple poster board or cardboard.

·        We Talked about the purpose of this class : To know famous artists and learn techniques to make our own great works.

·        We talked about the Art Bios that each student will present at the end of the semester on the artist of their choice.  Presentations will be about 3 to 5 min. Teacher Jennifer had a great example.

·        We played a get-to-know-you game to learn everyone’s name in class.

·        We set class rules to follow.

Next week:

·       Bring portfolios

·       Artist of the week : Kandinsky

See you all next Thursday morning.

Your first assignment for Art class will be a portfolio. Please bring a portfolio to class this week. It can be together or not. we will be working on them in class. Look for ideas on Pinterest or google. we will allow time to decorate them in class. Material ideas :  cardboard, poster board,
make them at least 18in x15in.

Setup Test

Testing setup