Weekly ongoing, drop-in art classes with CPA Art Teacher, Ms. Lórien Eck.
Scroll down for date- specific lesson topics and supplies for each grade level class!
Let's Explore the Americas through Art making!
Students will:
Explore new art materials and techniques
Grow creativity and confidence
Express ideas through art
Build essential art skills
Create in a fun, encouraging space!
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TUESDAYS 9:30 AM– 10:00 AM
3/3
Mexican Blanket Collage 9” x 12” red (or other color of YOUR choice) sulphite paper, 1” x 9” colored paper strips (3 different colors- 6 total, your choice of colors), Black and white oil pastel or construction paper crayon, Scissors & glueCr2.1.PKa I can use different art tools. Cr2.1.Ka. To learn art skills, I can experiment in different materials and ways to make art.
3/10
Folk Art Birds Painting ~ from El Salvador
9” x 12” Watercolor paper, Black crayon,watercolor set up, medium round paintbrush
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
Cr2.1.PKa I can use different art tools. Cr2.1.Ka. To learn art skills, I can experiment in different materials and ways to make art.
3/17
Biblioburro Collage ~ from Colombia
Papers: One sheet of 9” x 12” watercolor paper, one 9" x 12" brown sulphite/construction paper, scraps of various colors of sulphite paper.
Pencil & eraser, black crayon or oil pastel, watercolor paint set up, Medium round paintbrush- scissors and glue
Printable Resource Drawing Guide
Cr2.1.PKa I can use different art tools. Cr2.1.Ka. To learn art skills, I can experiment in different materials and ways to make art.
3/24
Favela Neighborhood Collage ~ from Brazil
Papers: 12” x 18” OR 9" x 12" colored sulphite paper (any color but blue is recommended), Colored paper rectangles, around 4” x 6” x ten or so, 1” colored paper strips x ten or so,
Colored markers or crayons, Scissors & glue
Cr2.1.PKa I can use different art tools. Cr2.1.Ka. To learn art skills, I can experiment in different materials and ways to make art.
3/31
Arctic Fox ~ from Northern Canada
One sheet 9” x 12” watercolor paper, one sheet white sulphite paper, watercolors set up,
Medium round paintbrush, Black oil pastel or crayon, Scissors & glue
Cr2.1.PKa I can use different art tools. Cr2.1.Ka. To learn art skills, I can experiment in different materials and ways to make art.
4/7 –School Recess
4/14
Gee's Bend Quilt ~ from Alabama, USA
Papers: 9" x 9" OR 12” x 12” colored sulphite paper, 1.5” x 9” any colored paper strips, 3” x 3” any colored paper square.
Construction paper crayons, Hole punch, Yarn, Masking tape, Scissors & glue
Cr2.1.PKa I can use different art tools. Cr2.1.Ka. To learn art skills, I can experiment in different materials and ways to make art.
MONDAYS 10:30 AM– 11:10AM
3/2
Marigolds in Terracotta Pot Mixed Media- Mexico
Papers: 9” x 12” white sulphite paper, 9” x 12” brown sulphite paper, 9” x 12” blue or green sulphite paper
Watercolors set up, black and white oil pastel or crayon, scissors, glue
Cr2.1.1a I can explore uses of art materials and tools to make works of art or design. Cr1.1.2a With other students, I can brainstorm many different ways to think about and solve art or design problems.
3/9
Chichen Itza Watercolor- Mexico
9" x 12" OR 12” x 18” white sulphite paper, Black oil pastel or black gel crayon, watercolor set up,
Optional Supplies for collage: 6” x 9” green sulphite (2 colors), Red/Pink/Orange Tissue paper squares Scissors & glue Green marker
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
3/16
Photobombing Llama- Peru
9” x 12” white sulphite paper X 2 sheets, Black permanent marker, Colored markers, Crayons, Scissors & Glue
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
3/23
Sleepy Sloth Mixed Media- South and Central America
Papers: 9” x 12" green sulphite paper, 6” x 9” white sulphite paper, 9” x 12” colored sulphite paper (any color, your choice!)
Black oil pastel or crayon, Construction paper Crayons OR Colored oil pastels, Scissors & glue
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
Cr2.1.3a I can make personal artwork with different art materials and ways to make art. Cr1.1.4a I can brainstorm many different ways to work a creative art or design problem.
3/30
Bald Eagle Watercolor Painting- North America
9" x 12" Heavy-weight paper or watercolor paper, black crayon or oil pastel, various sizes of brushes, watercolor paint set up
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
Cr2.1.3a I can make personal artwork with different art materials and ways to make art. Cr1.1.4a I can brainstorm many different ways to work a creative art or design problem.
4/6 –School Recess
4/13
Bison Watercolor Painting- North America
9” x 12” white sulphite paper, 9” x 12 colored sulphite paper (any color okay), Pencil & eraser, Black crayon AND oil pastel or gel crayon, Markers, 3” x 3” sticky notes (1-2), Scissors & glue
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
Video Resource- Bison in Yellowstone Park
Cr2.1.3a I can make personal artwork with different art materials and ways to make art.
MONDAYS 11:30 AM– 12:15PM
3/2
Panama Mola Art9" x 12" ANY color sulphite paper, construction paper crayons or oil pastels neon, classic colors or gel crayonsOR
3/9
Coqui & Lobster Claw Painting
9” x 12” watercolor paper, Pencil/eraser, black crayon or oil pastel, Medium round paintbrush, watercolor set up, and salt
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
3/16
Moonlit Macaws Art- South America
12” x 18” black sulphite paper, Waterproof black marker, Oil pastels (neon optional) or gel crayons, 6 x 9” bright colored sulphite paper X 1-2 sheets (neon optional), Scissors and glue3/23
Smiling Alpaca Mixed Media- South America
9” x 12” watercolor paper, Pencil/eraser, black crayon or oil pastel, Medium round paintbrush, watercolor set up
Optional: Tissue Paper pieces assorted colors
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
Cr2.1.3a I can make personal artwork with different art materials and ways to make art. Cr1.1.4a I can brainstorm many different ways to work a creative art or design problem.
3/30
Galápagos Island Penguin Watercolor
9" x 12" watercolor paper, Watercolor set up and water-soluble oil pastels or gel crayons, Medium round paintbrush
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
Cr2.1.3a I can make personal artwork with different art materials and ways to make art. Cr1.1.4a I can brainstorm many different ways to work a creative art or design problem.
4/6 –School Recess
4/13
Grand Canyon "Pastel" Art
9" x 12" white or light blue sulphite paper, pencil/eraser, gel crayons, gel sticks OR construction paper crayons okay
Cr2.1.3a I can make personal artwork with different art materials and ways to make art. Cr1.1.4a I can brainstorm many different ways to work a creative art or design problem.
Students build visual literacy by talking about, listening to, and creating art.
Explore our art vocabulary lists and book lists to support your learner. Click here
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TUESDAYS 11:30 AM– 12:15 PM
9” x 12” white sulphite paper, Black waterproof marker, Colored pencils, Liquid glue, Sequins or gemstones & glitter glue
VA: Cr1.1.5a I can combine ideas to produce a new idea for art-making. VA: Cr2.1.5a I can experiment and work on skills in many ways to make and think about art through practice.
Cr2.1.5a I can experiment and work on skills in many ways to make and think about art through practice. VA:Cr2.1.6a - Organize and develop artistic ideas and work -Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
3/17
Smiling Alpaca Painting ~ South America9” x 12” watercolor paper, Pencil/eraser, black crayon or oil pastel, Medium round paintbrush, watercolor set up Optional: Tissue Paper assorted colors
VA: Cr1.1.5a I can combine ideas to produce a new idea for art-making. VA: Cr2.1.5a I can experiment and work on skills in many ways to make and think about art through practice.
3/24
Galápagos Island Penguin Watercolor
9" x 12" watercolor paper, Watercolor set up and water-soluble oil pastels or gel crayons, Medium round paintbrush
Printable Resource- Drawing Guide
VA: Cr1.1.5a I can combine ideas to produce a new idea for art-making. VA: Cr2.1.5a I can experiment and work on skills in many ways to make and think about art through practice. VA:Cr2.1.6a Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
3/31
Statue of Liberty Watercolor- USA
9” x 12” watercolor paper, Black oil pastel or crayon, watercolors set up, medium round paintbrush
VA: Cr1.1.5a I can combine ideas to produce a new idea for art-making. VA: Cr2.1.5a I can experiment and work on skills in many ways to make and think about art through practice. VA:Cr2.1.6a Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
4/7 –School Recess
4/14
I am a Protector Concertina
9” x 12” watercolor paper (2), Watercolors set up, Medium round paintbrush, Clear tape, Fine point black permanent marker, Scissors & glue, Optional: Colored pencils
VA: Cr1.1.5a I can combine ideas to produce a new idea for art-making. VA: Cr2.1.5a I can experiment and work on skills in many ways to make and think about art through practice.
TUESDAYS 1:30 PM– 2:15 PM
9” x 12” white sulphite paper, Scissors, Large circle tracer or compass, Pencil, Black permanent marker, Colored markers, Window or light table. Optional: Paint markers
VA.1.8: Explore the use of line as a key element in artistic design and expression. VA:Cr1.1.7: Use simple materials to explore expression and innovation in art.
VA.1.8: Explore the use of line as a key element in artistic design and expression. VA:Cr1.1.7: Use simple materials to explore expression and innovation in art.
3/17
Magellanic Penguin ~ South America9" x 12" watercolor paper, pencil/eraser, watercolor paints set up, colored pencil
Printable Resource - Drawing Guide
VA.1.8: Explore the use of line as a key element in artistic design and expression. VA:Cr1.1.7: Use simple materials to explore expression and innovation in art.
3/24
Tropical Toucan Painting
9″ x 12″ watercolor paper, Pencil/eraser, watercolors set up, Medium round paintbrush, Tape- washi tape or Painter's tape and ball point pen
VA:Cr2.1.6a Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
VA:Cr1.1.7: Use simple materials to explore expression and innovation in art.
3/31
Statue of Liberty Watercolor- USA
9” x 12” watercolor paper, Black oil pastel or crayon, watercolors set up, medium round paintbrush
VA:Cr2.1.7a - Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design. VA:Cr3.1.7a - Refine and complete artistic work - Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
4/7 –School Recess
4/14
Majestic Moose in "Pastels"
9” x 12” white, blue, or beige sulphite paper, Pencil & eraser, gel crayons or gel stix- alternatively, construction paper crayons
VA: Cr1.1.5a I can combine ideas to produce a new idea for art-making. VA: Cr2.1.5a I can experiment and work on skills in many ways to make and think about art through practice.
Paper- white + colored + black
Watercolor paper (9x12)
Pencil/Eraser/Sharpener
Crayons
Washable Markers
Gel Pens
Colored pencils
Scissors
Ruler
Compass
Washable Watercolor Pan Set +brushes
Stickers (your faves)
Glue Stick/Paste
White School Glue (option)
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Misc. Household items:
-Apron
-paper towels/cup for water/table cover
-"circle maker"- a lid or bowl to trace (various sizes as required)
Optional but fun!
-glitter paint
Drawing Paper- white + colored+ black (9x12)
Cardstock/Heavier weight Paper- white, colored, black (9x12)
Watercolor paper (9x12)
Pencil OR Sketching Pencil Set
Kneaded Eraser/Sharpener
Markers- Your choice
Colored pencils
Gel Pens
Oil Pastels
Paint Pens
Permanent markers (any colors) Medium point
Fine Point Black permanent pen
Glue Stick/Paste
White School Glue
Mod Podge (glossy)
Foam brush (1"-2")
Scissors
Ruler
Compass
Watercolor Pan paint set
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Tempera Paints or Acrylic Paints
Paint palette
Stencils
Stickers (optional)
Stamps/pad
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Misc. Household items:
-paper towels/cup for water/table cover
-"circle maker"- a lid (various sizes as required) or bowl to trace
Apron (optional)
Heavy-Duty 140-lb weight art journal. *Spiral Bound is nice because it lays flat.
Drawing Paper- white/black (9x12, 12X 18)
Watercolor paper-140lb (9x12)
Heavy-weight paper like Bristol
Canvas Board or Stretched (any size)
Pencil OR Sketching Pencil Set
Kneaded Eraser/Sharpener
Colored pencils
Paint Sticks (water and/or non-water soluable)
Oil Pastels
Charcoal vine or compressed
Water-based Dual-Point markers (i.e. Tombow)
Paint Pens (multi-colors +black+ metallics )
Permanent markers (colors +black)
Watercolor Pan paint set
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Stencils
Acrylic Paints
Paint palette
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Glue Stick/Paste
White School Glue
Mod Podge (glossy)
Foam brush (1"-2")
Scissors
Ruler (12" or 18")
Compass
Misc. Household items:
-paper towels/cup for water/table cover