“It was fun to work with colleagues on projects for the community.” ~Natalie~ “Introduction quite good. Very straight forward way to make a difference. With paint, the gratification is instantaneous!!!” ~Stewart~ “Today’s event was a good opportunity to make a difference for this community and the artist that originally did …
Sign up for a day of service: http://www.mlkdayofservice.org/ Together, we are able to accomplish what one of us alone could not do: paint over graffiti and restore ongoing murals; brighten benches, poles, and playground equipment; clean the surrounding park, hockey rink, and playground; create cards for soldiers; and most importantly, …
Description: Group project made up of different shapes Objectives: Students build confidence with the concept of abstraction and recognize it as a valid art form. Author: Kristin, edit by Blair Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary to middle school Sample, Historical Art Examples, and References: Munsell Color System Vocabulary: Abstraction, color wheel, hue Materials: Flashlight, …
Description: Drawing on black paper Objectives: Students practice a subtractive method of drawing and feel secure in expressing their feelings. Author: Kristin, edit by Blair Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool to middle school Sample, Historical Art Examples, and References: Edvard Munch, Norway Vocabulary: Contrast, Motion, Expressionism Materials: White oil pastels, white crayon, or chalk, …
Description: Still life drawing Objectives: Students develop a sense of form through the process of creating images with dots. Author: Kristin, edit by Blair Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary to middle school Sample, Historical Art Examples, and References: Georges Seurat, France Vocabulary: Pointillism, Viewfinder Materials: Paper, pencil, scissors, and image in a magazine …
Description: Invented landscape, dinosaurs, or monsters Objectives:Students build images from their experiences making texture Author: Kristin, edit by Blair Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary to middle school Sample, Historical Art Examples, and References:Max Ernst, Germany Vocabulary: Surrealism, Rubbings, and Texture Materials: Pencils, white paper, objects with various textures Anticipatory Set: Discuss the senses, show …
Description: Cubist-like portrait Objectives: Students have an opportunity to be the center of attention and practice observational drawing in a fun environment. Author: Kristin, edit by Blair Grade level or Target Age Range: preschool to middle school Sample, Historical Art Examples, and References: Pablo Picasso, Spain Vocabulary: Blind Contour Drawing, Texture Materials: Paper and pencil. Anticipatory …
Description: Repeated images of contradiction Objectives:Students practice shading without the risk of being unable to draw Author:Kristin, edit by Blair Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary to middle school Sample, Historical Art Examples, and References: Rene Magritte, France Vocabulary: Stencils, Shading, Repetition Materials:Pencils, scissors, and paper Anticipatory Set: Show students an example …
