Conduct experiments with a variety of art materials and create take-aways to use as an act of kindness in this series for kids in 3rd-5th grade.
This class if free, including a Class Kit that can be picked up at the Library. Generously sponsored by Matt’s Makerspace.
I’m partnering with Mt. Lebanon Public Library again this month to offer Free Halloween themed programs for kids!
Create a pumpkin patch, making each unique with magical reactions
-heavy white cardstock or watercolor paper
-water cup
-paintbrush
-paper towels
-watercolors and/of food dye diluted with water
-drinking straw or eye dropper
-about 1 tbsp baking soda in a cup
-about 1 tbsp table salt in cup
-about 1/4 cup white vinegar in a cup
-washable markers
-aluminum foil
-plastic bubble wrap
-a damp paper towel
-black sharpie marker
-pencil
-scissors
-colored construction paper at least 8.5×11”
-glue stick, Elmer’s School Glue or adhesive squares
Design and construct the head of a dragon using drawing and collage methods
-white drawing, watercolor or cardstock paper
-black sharpie marker
-pencil
-washable markers
-paint brush
-water cup
-paper towels
-empty cereal box cut flat
-aluminum foil
-bubble wrap and/or other plastic texture pieces like scraps of plastic fencing
-glue stick
-scissors
-optional: additional embellishments like sequins, glitter, glitter glue, paper scraps
Create a castle or other magical structure using recycled materials.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library has invited me back to create two programs for grades 3-5 based on the Summer Reading theme of ‘Imagine Your Story.’ Matt’s Maker Space has sponsored these programs so that they can be FREE for participants!
Castles Prints and Structures | Friday, August 7 @ 3:00pm on ZOOM | Register
Materials:
Recycled cardboard tubes, corrugated boxes, cardboard egg containers, and food boxes like pasta and cereal
Masking tape
Scissors
Glue stick or liquid school glue
A variety of scrap paper, liquid paint or paint sticks
Styrofoam plates or trays
Pencil
White paper
Washable markers
Paint brush
Water container
Paper towels
Unicorn Weave | view here
Materials:
Watercolor paper or heavy cardstock
Watercolor paint (or food dye and water or washable markers)
Paint brush
Scissors
Cereal box
Glue stick
Ballpoint pen
String, yarn or cut up plastic bags or material
Stick
Optional:
Glitter!
The Mt. Lebanon Public Library has invited me back to present virtual projects for K-2 students presented by Matt’s Maker Space!
Check out my how to create a Decorative Shield video here
Required Materials:
Cereal box
Corrugated cardboard, foam stickers, styrofoam plate, modeling clay or model magic
Aluminum foil
Glue stick
Black paint or black oil pastel
Masking tape
Optional-
Paint sticks or sharpie markers
Gems or sequins
Virtual ArtLab Zoom Class | Friday, July 30 | 3-4pm | Register
Required Materials:
Watercolor paper or thick cardstock
Watercolor paints
Paint brush
Table salt
Spray bottle
Oil pastel or crayons
Aluminum Foil
Washable markers
Water container
Paper towels
Scissors
School glue and/or glue stick
8.5 x 11 or larger colored paper or cardboard
Optional-
Magazines
Google eyes
Keep an eye out for 3rd – 5th grade programming in August!
I was approached by Artists in Schools & Communities at PF/PCA to create and teach drawing and painting based programming at the Mt. Lebanon Library for 8 – 10 yr olds. The final session just wrapped at the end of the month and I couldn’t have been happier with how they went! The programs were fully funded through Matt’s Maker Space so sixteen enthusiastic students were able to participate free of charge for up to four sessions. A family vacation limited my teaching to two programs, The Human Figure and Drawing & Painting Experiments.
The first session focused on the human face and body and squished an entire undergraduate semester into two hours. We covered four drawing methods, human anatomy and proportion, and artistic expression in the form of style and color. Students were entirely engaged through out the process and were willing to be silly, dive into science and take artistic chances.
The second session focused on experimentation. Yet again, students were challenged to be ‘art scientists’ and to make new discoveries. Students began with a partner challenge. In this Art Game, students were asked to make marks on a piece of paper using a variety of art tools. The only RULE was to use any or all of the materials at their disposal and to remain silent until told otherwise.
Students had no idea how much time they would have each turn, pushing them to act with urgency. After a few turns each, students were able to strategize on how to complete the work using components of a successful composition like creating a focal point. Students loved to discuss each other’s work along the way and were very encouraging of each other.
Next up were watercolor experiments using a few new tools like liquid watercolor, eye droppers, spray bottles, and salt.
Students were encouraged to create an underdrawing using sharpie and experiment with collage materials as well. Finally, students were asked to use their new skills and materials in a culminating watercolor exploration inspired by landscape.
I was so thrilled to be a part of this program and hope to collaborate with Artists in Schools & Communities and the Mt. Lebanon Public Library again!
Jena Schieb 