Negaunee Public Schools
Visual Arts
Lakeview Elementary - Mrs. Linnea R. Gustafson - linnea.gustafson@negauneeschools.org
Negaunee Middle School - Mrs. Pam Jacobson - pam.jacobson@negauneeschools.org
Negaunee High School - Mrs. Kimberly Shefchik - kimberly.shefchik@negauneeschools.org
We hope that everyone is staying at home, and staying healthy. Below you will find several art related activities for you and your family to enjoy.
STAY CREATIVE!
Guided Drawing & Lessons
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
Lunch Doodles With Mo Willems
https://www.artforkidshub.com/
Art For Kids Hub Guided Drawing
https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/
Cassie Stephens Guided Art Lessons
Drawing Lessons
Art lessons broken down by grade level. Download for your child’s grade level.
Enrichment Activities
Rainbow For Your Window
Worldwide people have been making rainbows and taping them in their windows to spread joy during this time. You can choose to mark their rainbow on this interactive world map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1YwAqVlT8npzqRL8s79oIH0o_L6ASv0tx&ll=40.71453063670589%2C-73.96738744897692&z=5
Color Wheel Scavenger Hunt
Find things around the house that are different colors and make a full color wheel. Post on Lakeview Art’s Facebook page, or share it via e-mail with your art teacher (e-mail at top of page). For detailed instructions watch this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-vmSmMZjwY
Chalk Masking
Use tape to mask off areas and then color with sidewalk chalk.
Famous Art Recreation
Choose a famous piece of art and recreate it as a photograph. Post on Lakeview Art’s Facebook page, or share it via e-mail with your art teacher (e-mail at top of page).
Example:
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer
Laundry Art
Arrange your clothing to resemble famous pieces of art.
Make Your Own I Spy
Shadow Sculptures
Difficulty can vary for each age group. Make a sculpture out of found objects and shine a lamp on it to see its “true” meaning.
https://www.instructables.com/id/Shadow-Sculptures!/
Once again, please feel free to share your student’s creation on Facebook or by e-mail.
50 Online Art & Music Resources
Hearts of Hope - Yooper Strong!!!
Create paper hearts to decorate your windows to spread cheer in your neighborhood. Post it on "Hearts of Hope - Yooper Strong!!! on Facebook.
Printable Coloring Pages
Print your own coloring book. Abstract fun designs by Jen Stark.
Michigan Coloring Pages
Shadow Animals
Position toy animals/figures so they cast a shadow and trace them, then color.
LEGO Patterns
Use LEGOs to create different patterns and radial symmetry designs.
Texture Study
Explore all the textures you can find in your house. Mix them together and create your own masterpiece, all you need is a pencil and paper!
Student Art Guide - High School
Michigan Department of Education - Instructional Resources
Virtual Art Museum Tours
Caution: Art Museums do not censor their collections.
These Iconic Museums Offer Virtual Tours Perfect for When You're Stuck at Home - https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/virtual-museum-tours - links to several world renowned art museums free online tours.
The Louvre , Paris, France - https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne - Free online tours of the Louvre in Paris, France. Very cool 360 views. Words are in French but older students can intuitively work through differences. Some online tours are offered in English. Also might require plenty of bandwidth and newer computers for easy navigation.
NYC - Virtual Street Art - https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/you-can-now-take-a-virtual-tour-of-nycs-best-street-art-032320?fbclid=IwAR38rysW8t69ixxxGpS1i3kqB7bulPu3LYhz-XmLcTF693Zp_KM1-vXaYKo - You can now take a virtual tour of NYC's best street art.
Negaunee Public Schools
Visual Arts Educators:
Lakeview Elementary - Mrs. Linnea R. Gustafson - linnea.gustafson@negauneeschools.org
Negaunee Middle School - Mrs. Pam Jacobson - pam.jacobson@negauneeschools.org
Negaunee High School - Mrs. Kimberly Shefchik - kimberly.shefchik@negauneeschools.org