Scheduling

Contact your class’s teacher and tell him/her that you’d like to present an In Touch with Art lesson. Coordinate a good time with the teacher. If you would like to use the art room, there is a schedule posted on the door. Simply write on the schedule to reserve a block of time.　

 

 

　

　

　

　

　

PLANNING A LESSON

Pick your artist or art style and begin your research. Find a library book or do a keyword search on the internet. Pick up interesting biographical notes. Tell the children the name of the genre (impressionist, expressionist, post-modern, etc.) and how this artist fits into the genre. Was he first to work in a certain way? What was important to this artist? Color? Light? Line? Emotion? Meredith Essex, our Artist in Residence, has taught lessons on line, color, pattern, shape and texture, so many of the children should be able to begin recognizing these elements in the art they see.

Bring examples of the work so they can see what is the same and what is different. Ask the children questions as you show the examples. It is also helpful to bring an example of something completely opposite of what you’re studying; seeing the contrast will help them understand what was distinct about the artist’s style.

It is helpful to try out your project yourself at home. Make sure you can finish in the time you’ll be allowed. Make sure the medium is working.

Lessons do not need to be on the theme of a famous artist. Folk art, specific techniques or art from a particular region of the world also work well. Research in the same way, however. How does it fit into history or culture? Have the children learn to notice and apply line, color, pattern, shape, texture and value. Teach art appreciation!