LESSON PATTERN INSTRUCTIONSTEXTURE FEATHERED OWLSLesson Objectives: To make an Owl using different textures and mixed media.Time Required: Two sessions: One 1 hour and Second session 25 minutes Artist: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by John Schoenherr (book)Materials (Day 1):Cardboard egg cartonPaint (orange, brown, white and black)PaintbrushConstruction paper: brown (With the … [Read more...]
STENCIL CITY
September 19, 2012 by
LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSHAPESTENCIL CITYLesson Objectives: Students will create an original visual image using pastels and simple stencils to develop and promote an awareness of shape, space, color, and how simple stencils and block outs are used. Artist: Richard Haas, The Brotherhood BuildingTime Required: 1 hourMaterials:12x18 black and white construction paperRulersScotch … [Read more...]
LINE LANDSCAPE WITH RED POTS
September 19, 2012 by
LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSLINE LINE LANDSCAPE WITH RED POTSLesson Objectives: Students will create a landscape using only lines.Time Required: 1 hourArtist: David Hockney, Red Pots, 2000 (available online) Materials:White paperPencilsRulersBlack SharpiesMarkersPresentation:Discuss different kinds of lines. What kind of lines do you see in David Hockney’s painting? What other lines can you … [Read more...]
UP, UP, AND AWAY
September 19, 2012 by
LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSFORMUP, UP, AND AWAY Lesson Objectives: The kids will be making a hot air balloon while learning about form, pattern and color.Time Required: 2 sessionsArtist: Louise Nevelson, Case with 5 Balusters Website: http://www.art.com/asp/display-asp/_/id--6309/Hot_Air_Balloons.htm http://www.planetpals.com/papermache.htmlMaterials for Day 1:Paper Mache … [Read more...]
ROLLING HILLS LANDSCAPE
September 18, 2012 by
LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSLINE ROLLING HILLS LANDSCAPELesson Objectives: Students will create a landscape using only lines and explore warm and cool colors.Time Required: 1 hour Artist: David Hockney, Garrowby Hill, 1998 (available online) Materials:White paperPencilsMarkersCrayonsPresentation:Discuss different kinds of lines. Discuss warm and cool colors.Procedure:1) Pass out white … [Read more...]
WIND CHIMES
September 18, 2012 by
LESSON PATTERN INSTRUCTIONSTEXTUREWIND CHIMES Lesson Objectives: Students learn how to create texture on clay surfaces while making a wind chime.Time Required: 2 days: 1- 1 ½ hours for Day 1, 1 hour for Day 2 (glazing)Artist: Graham Marks, Gourd Shaped Sculpture, Untitled Podlike Form, Untitled, 1976Materials (Day 1):ClayTexture toolsCookie cutters (in clay cabinet)Metal shower curtain rings … [Read more...]
CAT IN THE WINDOW
September 18, 2012 by
LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSPACE CAT IN THE WINDOW Lesson Objectives: Students will learn about perspective using either watercolors or cut paper.Time Required: 1 hour Artist: Marc Chagall, Paris Through The Window (available online) http://www.guggenheimcollection.org/site/artist_work_md_28_2.html Source: The Usborne Complete Book Of Art Ideas, pages 62-63OPTION … [Read more...]
MAGNIFICENT MUMMIES
September 17, 2012 by
MAGNIFICENT MUMMIESPATTERN, SYMMETRY and BALANCE MAGNIFICENT MUMMIESLesson Objectives: To teach the students about symmetry and balance in art.Time Required: 1 hourArtist: Art of EgyptMaterials:Black paper 12x18Colored paper 12x18Oil PastelsWhite ChalkMetallic Colored PencilsScissorsGluePresentation: Discuss how symmetry is used in art. Give examples of what is symmetric versus asymmetric. … [Read more...]
WINTER TREES OR SPRING WINDMILLS
September 17, 2012 by
LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSSPACE WINTER TREES OR SPRING WINDMILLS Lesson Objectives: Students will create a winter landscape that shows the illusion of depth.Time Required: 1 hourArtist: Andrew Dasburg, Chantet LaneMaterials:Watercolor paper 9x12Watercolors (blue, purple, black)PaintbrushesSaltWhite tempera paintQ-tipsPresentation:Discuss space in art: creating a picture that appears … [Read more...]
CERAMIC BEARS
September 17, 2012 by
LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONSFORM CERAMIC BEARSLesson Objectives: Students will use the pinch pot method to make a bear.Students are introduced to the technique of pinch pots, slabs, and scoring. Form is recognized when 3 dimensions are present (height, width, and depth).Time Required: 2 sessionsSource: http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2010/05/how-to-make-clay-polar-bear.htmlArtist: Kathe … [Read more...]
