Learning the Color Wheel

Project Title: Learning the Color Wheel Description: Two projects a student could complete for the teacher to measure skill level and color wheel knowledge Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary Level, ages 5+ 1. Historical Art Examples or References: – Vocabulary: Color Wheel, rainbow, circle, order Materials: White paper, construction paper squares in red, orange, …

Office Assistant Intern Description

Arts Non-Profit Office Assistant Job Description: Work with Executive Director to help maintain ASI office operations by receiving and distributing communications, office, site  schedules and invoices; assist with meetings; record keeping. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, between 8:00am –6:00pm, (with limited weekends). Assistants are needed for varying shifts during operational hours …

Sculpting with Celluclay

Project Title: Sculpting with Celluclay Description: Students will create a 3-dimensional bowl or plate using Celluclay. Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary Level, ages 9+ Historical Art Examples or References: Sculpture examples from various artists Vocabulary: Papier mache, Celluclay, sculpture, 3-dimensional Materials: Newspaper, Celluclay, paper towels, water source, containers for water, buckets to …

Make a Japanese Cherry Blossom Branch Using Ink and Tissue Paper

Project Title: Make a Japanese Cherry Blossom Branch Using Ink and Tissue Paper Description: Students will learn about Japan and the cherry blossom branch. They will view images of sumi-e art and its nature-inspired simplistic qualities. They will create a branch using black India ink and tissue paper. Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or …

Koinobori Wind Sock

Project Title: Koinobori Wind Sock Description: Students will learn about the culture of Japan. They will create their own koinobori (carp streamer). Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary Level, ages 5+ Historical Art Examples or References: Examples of Koinobori, Children’s Day celebration videos, koi fish, Japanese culture Vocabulary: koi fish, warm colors, 3D, …

Elephants of India

Project Title: Elephants of India Description: Students will learn why elephants are important to India. They will learn how to draw an elephant, add patterns and designs, and paint it in. Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary Level, ages 6+ Historical Art Examples or References: Images of decorated Indian elephants Vocabulary: Painting, …

Monet-Inspired Frogs Using Construction Paper and Paint

Project Title: Monet-Inspired Frogs Using Construction Paper and Paint Description: Students will learn about master artist, Claude Monet, by following a frog named Philippe in the children’s book, Philippe in Monet’s Garden. They will learn how to draw a frog and create a collage. Author: Dayna Ensminger Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary Level, ages …