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Welcome to the "Tutorial Page" for Dryden Elementary Art!
Welcome to the "Tutorial Page" for Dryden Elementary Art!
Episode 1: Optical Illusion Hand Tracing
Episode 1: Optical Illusion Hand Tracing
Trace your hand and use a rule and colored pencils to make your own optical illusion!
Materials:
Paper
Pencil
Colored Pencils
Episode 2: The Imagination Game
Episode 2: The Imagination Game
Setup your board, read the silly prompts, and use your imagination to draw!
Imagination Game Prompts #1
Imagination Game Prompts #1
Imagination Game Prompts #2
Imagination Game Prompts #2
Episode 3: Toilet Paper Roll Giraffe
Episode 3: Toilet Paper Roll Giraffe
Learn how to use those extra toilet paper rolls to make your own 3 dimensional giraffe!
Visual Steps for TP Roll Giraffes
Visual Steps for TP Roll Giraffes
Materials:
3 regular toilet paper rolls
1 paper towel roll
Scissors
Glue (bottle or stick)
Paint/Markers/Etc. (optional)
Episode 4: Paper Bag Vests
Episode 4: Paper Bag Vests
Learn how to take a simple paper bag you can get at any grocery store, and turn it into a stylish article of clothing! Draw circles, cut them out, and make a vest that you can color nad design to make it your own!
Materials:
Paper Grocery Bag
Scissors
Markers
Episode 5: Sketchbooks 2 Ways
Episode 5: Sketchbooks 2 Ways
Learn how to make your very own sketchbook using 2 different methods. The first is a simple method, and the second is a more traditional method resembling Japanese bookbinding techniques.
Materials:
Drawing Paper
Three Hole Punch
Thread/Yarn
Scissors
Episode 6: Paper Cubes
Episode 6: Paper Cubes
Some Fun Paper Cube Activities:
Some Fun Paper Cube Activities:
Turn a cube into a dice. Make a list of exercises (jumping jacks, sit ups, etc.) that you can do. Roll the dice to see how many of each one you have to do.
Color each side of the cube a different color. Make your cube, then use that cube to help draw a picture by rolling only 2-3 times and using only the colors it lands on!
Draw windows and doors on your cube to make a building. Stack cubes to make tall buildings, and make a bunch of cubes to make an entire city!
Paper Cube Template.pdfCopy and Print this page to use it as a template!
Episode 7: Printmaking with Plates!
Episode 7: Printmaking with Plates!
In this episode, students will learn how to make art prints using a styrofoam plate and some tempera paint!
Materials:
Paper
Plastic or wooden spoon
Styrofoam plate(s) (at least 1)
Paper plate (must have a styrofoam plate as well)
Scissors
Paint brush
Episode 8: Painting a Planet (All Ages)
Episode 8: Painting a Planet (All Ages)
In this episode, students will learn how to create their very own unique planet with paint!
Materials:
White paper (I cut mine into a 12"x12" square).
Black paper (I also cut this into 12"x12")
Paint (various colors you would like to use).
Paint brush.
Paper towels.
paper, tray, plate or something to put paper on.
Scissors
Glue
Episode 9: The "Perfect Bubble Letter"
Episode 9: The "Perfect Bubble Letter"
Use your ruler and a pencil to create a "perfect" bubble letter A, H, and D!
Materials:
Ruler
Pencil
Sharpie
Paper (Preferably 9"x12", but copy paper 8.5"x11" works!)
Episode 10: Milk Carton House Lanterns
Episode 10: Milk Carton House Lanterns
Episode 10! Learn how to take a simple half and half or milk carton and transform it into both a building and a lantern!
Materials:
Milk or Half and Half Carton (not the plastic ones)
X-Acto knife (or sicssors)
Ruler
Sharpie
Battery operated "flameless" candle (small).
Optional:
Sandpaper (to sand down carton before painting
Acrylic Paint (mixed to the color you want your house)
Paint brush
Note: If you decide to use an X-Acto knife, please get adult permission and supervision. X-Actos are very sharp and can be very dangerous.
Episode 11: Cut Paper Popsicles
Episode 11: Cut Paper Popsicles
Use strips of cut paper to create your own unique flavor of popsicle!
Materials:
Paper
Craft Popsicle Stick
Cut Construction Paper (1"x9")
Scissors
Glue Stick
Popsicle Outline Page (printed to any size you like)
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