Courses Overview
This class supports cross-curricular learning through creative, hands-on art projects that connect with Language Arts, Science, and History. Students will explore concepts such as color mixing and the science of color, map making, community design, and even weather-inspired art! As they complete weekly projects (with no homework), students will strengthen basic drawing skills, develop spatial awareness, and expand their imaginations.
Materials
*Materials may be purchased privately or with educational funds.
- A set of watercolor paints
- A variety of brushes
- Colored construction paper
- A set of markers (ideally with fine tips and also large tips)
- Three black superfine point Sharpies
- A pad of watercolor paper
- A sketchbook (11×14 is ideal, but smaller will work)
- Some scratch paper and a stylus to scratch with
- Colored pencils (ideally watercolor pencils)
- Tape
- Scissors
- Model Magic Clay–white or colors
- A container to start collecting old pieces of junk like buttons, small toy pieces, bottle caps, etc. (this is for junk art)
- A few sheets of graph paper (can be printed)
- White craft paint (can be an acrylic bottle of white)
