We will not be having any classes next week!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!!!
Tuesday
Thursday
What have we been up to?!
I thought I would try to post a little something about the classes. If I can remember I will try to do it weekly. That could be a big "if"!
Art Elements had a lot of fun with color and visual texture this week. We looked at Eric Carle's book "The Hungry Caterpillar". We read it, and enjoyed studying the pictures that he makes with tissue paper. So talked about how he layered colors and used simple shapes to make those beautiful images. And then we made some of our own. We used art tissue paper to cut or tear into shapes, patterns, pictures, etc. and designed a piece of art. Then we used vinegar to "glue" the tissue paper to the white paper we had underneath. Next week they will get to come back and see what happened!
Drawing 1 (Summer continuing)- we learned about view finders and picture planes. We practiced using our view finder to help us mentally convert a 3-d image into a flat line drawing. Next week we tackle the drawing on paper! This is a major step, and it can seem daunting. But once we get going it tends to be very exciting as we overcome the left brain fears and worries!
Drawing 2- We had a fun value study day. I decided to take the lessons down a couple of notches so we weren't in too far over our heads. We will spend at least one more week working on "seeing" values and how light behaves. These will be loose and fun studies so that we don't have too much overload and burn out!
Art Fundamentals- We learned about the science of light and how it creates, or is, color. We observed color in a lit room, then went to where we could slip the lights off and create dark, where we could only see black. We discussed how light is what makes color, and the absence of light creates black. We talked about how light color and pigment colors are different. And then we talked about value. We did a piece today with only black crayon, and they had to get values of black (grays) using only that crayon. It was fun and they all did a great job of getting variety in values!
Drawing 1 (Fall start) Today we began a two part lesson. We duplicated a piece of art and tried to stay in right brain mode for the drawing. Next week we change it up and force the left brain to shut off (if all goes as planned!). After that drawing is complete we will compare the two and we can gauge how well we are controlling the right/left brain switch. It is fun, and usually we see a drastic improvement between this week and next week!
If you r child was absent this week we will catch them up! I know allergies are horrible right now, and I have heard rumors of other bugs going through the schools. Stay healthy! Encourage your students to draw in their free time. All drawing is good for them, it engages the right brain and it just extra practice! Have a great week!
Art Elements had a lot of fun with color and visual texture this week. We looked at Eric Carle's book "The Hungry Caterpillar". We read it, and enjoyed studying the pictures that he makes with tissue paper. So talked about how he layered colors and used simple shapes to make those beautiful images. And then we made some of our own. We used art tissue paper to cut or tear into shapes, patterns, pictures, etc. and designed a piece of art. Then we used vinegar to "glue" the tissue paper to the white paper we had underneath. Next week they will get to come back and see what happened!
Drawing 1 (Summer continuing)- we learned about view finders and picture planes. We practiced using our view finder to help us mentally convert a 3-d image into a flat line drawing. Next week we tackle the drawing on paper! This is a major step, and it can seem daunting. But once we get going it tends to be very exciting as we overcome the left brain fears and worries!
Drawing 2- We had a fun value study day. I decided to take the lessons down a couple of notches so we weren't in too far over our heads. We will spend at least one more week working on "seeing" values and how light behaves. These will be loose and fun studies so that we don't have too much overload and burn out!
Art Fundamentals- We learned about the science of light and how it creates, or is, color. We observed color in a lit room, then went to where we could slip the lights off and create dark, where we could only see black. We discussed how light is what makes color, and the absence of light creates black. We talked about how light color and pigment colors are different. And then we talked about value. We did a piece today with only black crayon, and they had to get values of black (grays) using only that crayon. It was fun and they all did a great job of getting variety in values!
Drawing 1 (Fall start) Today we began a two part lesson. We duplicated a piece of art and tried to stay in right brain mode for the drawing. Next week we change it up and force the left brain to shut off (if all goes as planned!). After that drawing is complete we will compare the two and we can gauge how well we are controlling the right/left brain switch. It is fun, and usually we see a drastic improvement between this week and next week!
If you r child was absent this week we will catch them up! I know allergies are horrible right now, and I have heard rumors of other bugs going through the schools. Stay healthy! Encourage your students to draw in their free time. All drawing is good for them, it engages the right brain and it just extra practice! Have a great week!
Tuesday
Thursday
A few more open spots!
There are a few more open spots due to no-shows. (Which is exactly the reason your spot isn't secure until paid.) So if you were hoping to join a class please check the list for updates. If there are openings there will still be a registration link. If we are down to just a chair or two I will let you know in case you want to enroll multiple siblings.
Drawing classes can only be joined before week 3!
Drawing classes can only be joined before week 3!
Monday
Still Thinking/Procrastinating?
Just a note for those who are still waiting to enroll....
Classes start in TWO *GASP* WEEKS! Please enroll soon if you are planning on it so that I will be able be prepared with supplies!
Thank you! I am so excited for Fall, even though I feel like Summer was just a blink.
Classes start in TWO *GASP* WEEKS! Please enroll soon if you are planning on it so that I will be able be prepared with supplies!
Thank you! I am so excited for Fall, even though I feel like Summer was just a blink.
Thursday
Enrollment Update for Fall
*Spring & Summer Students*
If you were enrolled during Summer:You will want to enroll in the same class you were in (especially Drawing 1!) We will continue from where we left off.
I do not have all classes available for fall due to needing to be available to help my mom. So if you are unsure which class to enroll in please use this as a guide!
If your child is not in kindergarten yet they can only take art elements.
Art Fundamentals for fall will have levels 1,2 and 3 combined into one class. If they did summer they will NOT repeat any projects. I will adapt the lessons and projects so that the different ages may be doing different things.
If you took Drawing 1 from January through May you will want to enroll in Drawing 2.
If you took Drawing 1 during the summer you will continue with Drawing 1 in Fall (no lessons will be repeated.)
If you took Drawing 2 in Summer you will continue with Drawing 2 for Fall. (no lessons will be repeated.)
Monday
Fall Art- No Tues. classes
Sorry for more changes. My mom was in a horrible car accident last week. She is still in the hospital. She had a shattered heel/foot, a compound fracture in her right hand (she is right handed) and her neck was broken. She has no paralization thankfully! But, she will be on her back for 3 months. And I am sure there will be therapy and stuff after. So, I am cutting my schedule back again so that I have more time to help her while she recovers. I know I have not got every class available, but I should have something available for every age. If you are unsure if a class will work for your child, please send me a note and I will help you figure out what is best. I will be flexible as far as ages to make sure we can accommodate the children! As far as a Drawing 3 class- we are going to keep it with Drawing 2 for this semester, so if you are looking for that class please sign up for Drawing 2! Thank you so much for being patient with me. Family has to come first!
Tuesday
Kids bored already!?!
Classes still open for June/July (You can start immediately!)
(***Paypal doesn't register you! Please fill out the form for the corresponding class from the schedule below so that I have all of the information I need for your student. Thank you!)
Time | Monday | Tuesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
10-11am | Ages 9+ No previous experience required Supply List Click Here To REGISTER Click Here: Acrylics | ||
10:45-11:30am | ONLY 4 Spots Left! Art Fundamentals 1 Ages 6-11 All Supplies are included | ||
11am-Noon | ONLY 1 Spot Left! Drawing 1 Ages 8+ For students that have never taken class from me or have had less than 3 months of classes. Supply List Click HereDrawing 1 | ||
12-1pm | |||
1-2pm | ONLY 2 Spots Left! NEW!!! Drawing 1 For students that have never taken class from me or have had less than 3 months of classes. Supply List Click Here | For students that have had at least 3 months of drawing class with me. Drawing 2* | |
2-3pm | FULL! Arts & Crafts Ages 5-10 All Supplies are included | Boy Scout Classes | |
3-4pm | Boy Scout Classes | ||
4-4:45pm | FULL! Art Fundamentals 1 Ages 6-11 All Supplies are included |
*Must have already taken Drawing 1 with me
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