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Welcome!
Welcome!
This site is meant to hold all the general information about Odyssey art classes at all levels. Here, you will find live class schedules, supply lists, and what to expect. With students' permission, I would also love to create a virtual gallery page of sorts so we can share photos of the beautiful creations made in art class. Stay tuned!
Please consider this site a launchpad. This site will NOT be updated week to week with assignments, zoom links, etc. The specifics for primary and elementary art classes will be shared via Google Classroom. Art class has a GC page separate from your child's teacher's page. (Links to join are below under each grade level description.)
Middle school students will also use Google Classroom, and high school students will be invited to join the course on Headrush where all assignments, due dates, etc. will be shared.
Scroll down to read more about art class at each grade level.
email: gruetzmacherl@ripon.k12.wi.us
Before getting into all the art class info, I am Laura Gruetzmacher. This is my fifth school year teaching art for OAVL. I was hired in 2020 to offer a series of in-person elective art classes for Odyssey students. These were scheduled to start the same week we entered lockdown. I was asked to pivot my plan to virtual art classes, which was a learning curve, but in turn, grew into what is now the Odyssey art program. I have truly enjoyed my time teaching and learning within the OAVL community as it continues to grow. I live in Ripon with my two kids, two cats, and a dog. When I'm not teaching or making art, I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, and yoga.
Live art class: 4K-2nd grade
Live art class: 4K-2nd grade
Click on the images below for links to the class calendar, supply list, and Google classroom
Art class for 4K-2nd grade students is offered as a live class or as an asynchronous class. This document explains the difference between each option.
Live classes will happen on Zoom
We meet live two Fridays a month at 9:00-9:45 am
Our first class is Friday, Sept. 12
Art classes at the primary level will focus on exploring different art processes and materials while strengthening fine motor skills and creative thinking. Many lessons will include plenty of space for students to stretch their creativity and explore their own ideas.
To get set up to join in:
Join the Google Classroom page for Art (click the icon below)...this is where you will find info about each class including the zoom link for the live class and a list of supplies needed for each class. I will share the class recordings here as well, so please join even if you don't intend to take part in the live classes!
Save the Live Art Class Calendar (click the calendar icon below)...This document will also include the zoom links to join live and links to the recordings for each class if you can't attend live.
Gather supplies and set up a work space. The basic supplies needed for art class were included in the box of supplies provided by the school. The list below is not required, just some suggested supplies if you are looking for extra options to add to your supply collection.
Live art class calendar
Live art class calendar
4k-2 Live art Google classroom link
4k-2 Live art Google classroom link
Live Art class: 3rd-5th grade
Live Art class: 3rd-5th grade
Click on the images below for links to the class calendar, supply list, and Google classroom
This document describes the specifics of the live art class option and the asynchronous art class option.
Live classes will happen on Zoom. Links will be linked on the art class schedule document and will also be posted in the stream on google classroom.
We meet live two Fridays a month at 10:00-10:45 am
Our first class if Friday, Sept. 12
Attendance is required this year; however, all classes will be recorded in the event that a class is missed due to illness or an appointment, etc.
Art classes at the elementary level will focus on exploring different art processes and materials while also learning specific art skills such as portrait drawing, basic perspective, and some art history connections. Many lessons will include plenty of space for students to stretch their creativity and explore their own ideas/interests.
To get set up:
Join the Google Classroom page for Art (click the icon below)...this is where you will find info about each class including the zoom link for the live class and a list of supplies needed for each class. I will share the class recordings here as well.
Save the Live Art Class Calendar (click the calendar icon below)...This document will also include the zoom links to join live and links to the recordings for each class if you can't attend live.
Gather supplies and set up a work space. The basic supplies needed for art class were included in your supply box provided by the school. The list linked below are just suggestions if you would like to add more supplies to your collection.
elementary Asynchronous Art: GR. 4K-5
elementary Asynchronous Art: GR. 4K-5
Asynchronous art class is a new option this year. Students in all elementary grade levels who opted for asynchronous art should use the link below to join the Google Classroom Page. This is where all class content will be shared and where students will submit evidence of their progress.
Please be sure to designate a workspace for art and be ready to photograph student work for submission. Watch for more instruction and suggestions on this. Since art is now a graded class, taking clear photos of student work is a new consideration for elementary students.
Middle School Asynchronous Art: Gr. 6-8
Middle School Asynchronous Art: Gr. 6-8
Asynchronous art class is a new option this year for middle school students as well. Students in grades 6-8 that chose Asynchronous Art will be following roughly the same syllabus as the live MS/HS art class. Use the link below to join the google classroom page for MS Asynchronous Art. This is where all the information you need for class will be shared.
Please be sure to designate a workspace for art and be ready to photograph student work for submission. Watch for more instruction and suggestions on this.
ms/Hs General art *live*: Gr. 6-12
ms/Hs General art *live*: Gr. 6-12
Middle school and high school art students will meet live once a week on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 pm.
(please note this time might change to Friday mornings second semester.)
*Our first live class will meet on Wed. Sept. 10*
MS/HS Art is a graded course.
We will meet once a week. All zoom links for live classes will be shared as Google Calendar invites. An email will also be sent each week with the link for the upcoming class, a list of supplies needed, and any additional reminders.
All assignments, due dates, etc. will be shared via Headrush for HS students and Google Classroom for MS students.
If you're missing any of the following pieces by 9/8/25, that means I made a mistake, so please email me!
Be sure you can access the Headrush module.
Make sure you're getting group emails.
Make sure you've gotten the google calendar invites for live classes.
Please read the two documents linked below for more specifics
Please read the two documents linked below for more specifics
Contact & Office hours
Contact & Office hours
You can reach me by email gruetzmacherl@ripon.k12.wi.us
I am a part time teacher, so please know that I will respond to emails as soon as I can. Here is the schedule I hope to maintain so you know when I am most available.
Please do not hesitate to reach out at any time. I do not want art to be a stressful experience. I'm always more than happy to make accommodations or adjustments so that all students can be successful in art class.
Monday: 8:30-11:30 prep/office hours
Wednesday: 12:30-1:00 prep, 1:00-2:00 MS/HS Live Class, 2:00-3:00 office hour
Thursday: 12:00-3:00 prep/office hours
Two Fridays a month: 9am-9:45 4K-2 Live Art Class, 10:00-10:45 Gr. 3-5 Live Art Class
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