Welcome to the 6th season of SKETCH!!! I am thrilled to be able to share yet another year with you learning about amazing artists and their work.
Our first class is always a bit busy with supply distribution and introductory information. I appreciate everyone’s patience as we get started.
Feel free to enter through either the front or the side door of the church. (directions here) I will have the registration table set up in the sanctuary, so just stop by on your way in and choose any table you’d like to work at.
When you arrive please sign-in and write name-tags for each child (and parents too!). I try to use the kids’ names as often as possible, but fully admit that I don’t have everyone memorized despite my best efforts. You can then pick up any materials that you ordered. It is essential that you check your order for accuracy. I will include a copy of your order form and will note if anything is backordered. Please let me know asap if there are materials that you are missing.
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| Self Portrait Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1910 Oil on Canvas Private Collection |
PICTURE STUDY:
Each month I will be sending you an image to study prior to class. This will help your child to become familiar with the artist, and will give them time to really appreciate the different techniques that are used. These are low resolution, and can be printed for educational purposes only. If you are looking for art to decorate your home, please purchase prints. The artists and museums will appreciate your support.
Place the assigned image where your child will see it often. Personally, I like to hang prints beside the children’s bathroom mirror where they can look at it while brushing their teeth. This may seem a bit irreverent, but really, where else will they have time to simply gaze at a picture several times every single day? Other options include sliding it inside the front cover of the child’s favorite school binder, posting it on the refrigerator with magnets, or using it as the screen saver on your computer.
This month we are going to be looking at the work of:
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
February 25, 1841 – December 3, 1919
French
Impressionist
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| Girl with a Watering Can Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1876 Oil on Canvas National Gallery of Art |
We will be learning about impressionism as we create using a resist technique with oil pastels & watercolors.
Supplies:
You do not need to bring every item on our supply list to class each month. In order to complete this month’s project each student will need to bring to class:
- Watercolors – 8 color set, we recommend Prang *can be shared
- White glue, 4oz or glue stick *can be shared
- Water brush medium point *1 per student (Note: this is not the same as a watercolor brush) click through to see exactly what is recommended for the class. If you can not find a water brush students may use any brush, however the techniques you will use in class will be a bit different. Please come with your water brush filled – they do not leak when capped properly.
- 9×12″ Watercolor paper – 1 sheet per student
- Oil Pastels, 12 piece set, we recommend Pentel *can be shared
- Masking tape *can be shared
- everyday pencil of any quality for use on introductory exercises
- Crayons – minimum 8 color set, we recommend Prang *can be shared for use on introductory exercises (crayons do not need to be new)
Optional supplies:
- Case large enough to hold & carry all of your supplies
- 14×20” cardboard folder to protect artwork
- Small package of baby wipes or paper towels to keep fingers clean
Parents, please remember that this is not a drop-off group. Come prepared to enjoy working alongside your child.
See you at 6:30 on Friday, September 25th!
