January 28th: Topic: Color Theory: Artist Study of Paul Klee 13-18 project: Artist Study of Paul Klee: Students will discuss the movements that Klee was involved in like Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. Then, they will create a scene by using inspiration from Klee’s work. There will be a focus on unexpected color palettes and modern […]

February 4th: Topic: 3D art and sculpture: Creatures from the Deep 13-18 project: Creatures from the Deep: Students will use clay to create a pinch pot base and then they can use tools and extra clay to create a fish! 10-12 project: Creatures from the Deep: Students will use clay to create a pinch pot […]

February 11th: Topic: 3D art and sculpture: Whimsical Wind Catchers 13-18 project: Whimsical Wind Catchers: Students will discuss art like installation art and mobiles. Then, they will use various materials like string, yarn, paper, and metal hoops to create their own mobile or wind catcher. 10-12 project: Whimsical Wind Catchers: Students will discuss art like […]

February 18th: Topic: Fiber arts: Gaming-inspired Fuzzy Character Portraits: 13-18 project: Gaming-inspired Fuzzy Character Portraits: Students will use felt sheets to create a portrait of a character of their choosing. This will give them a chance to explore with fiber arts materials in a straightforward way! 10-12 project: Gaming-inspired Fuzzy Character Portraits: Students will use […]

February 25th: Topic: Fiber arts: Shredded Tapestry Woven Art 13-18 project: Shredded Tapestry Woven Art: Students will discuss intentionally shredded art, like with Banksy’s Love is in the Bin. Then, they will create their own painting onto a sheet of fabric. After creating their painting, they will attach it to a wooden dowel and cut […]

March 4th: Topic: Clay and natural sculpture: Anime-Inspired Forest Spirits 13-18 project: Anime-Inspired Forest Spirits: Students will discuss anime and films and some of the magical creatures and Japanese folklore that is presented in the film. Then, they will use clay to create some of the creatures that will be discussed. Students will have the […]

March 11th: Topic: Clay and natural sculpture: Combining Clay and Found Natural Objects 13-18 project: Combining Clay and Found Natural Objects: Students will discuss artists who combine natural materials into their artwork, like Andy Goldsworthy. They will forage for some of their own natural materials and will be provided with some already for them, as […]

March 18th: Topic: Mixed media: Fantasy Creatures 13-18 project: Fantasy Creatures: Students will blend clay, recycled materials, and paint to invent original creatures, practicing secure attachment techniques and creative problem-solving. They can think of their favorite mythical and real-life creatures to inspire what mythical hybrid animal they would like to create. 10-12 project: Fantasy Creatures: […]

March 25th: Topic: Mixed media: Miniature Worlds 13-18 project: Miniature Worlds: Students will design a 3D scene using materials like cardboard, shoeboxes, paper, clay, found objects, and other various recycled objects in order to create a narrative of what is happening in their scene. They can get as creative as they want with what type […]

April 1st: Topic: Mixed media sculpture: Fantasy Relief Sculptures 13-18 project: Fantasy Relief Sculptures: Students will combine a canvas panel with clay and allow them to roll the clay onto the panel and use that as their base to create a fantastical scene into a relief-style sculpture. Then, they can paint and seal their sculpture […]