These activities are not required for class, but I hope they will spark your curiosity and imagination.
Create:
Hokusai is famous for his colorful prints. To create your own fall themed stamp to use with your tempera paint, visit Happy Scribbles. Their instructions are simple and you probably have all of the supplies in your home
Watch:
The Smithsonian Channel has produced several videos about Hokusai including this one which shows exactly how wood-block printing was historically done. Did you know that SPIT was involved? I’m not sure how I feel about that.
Read:
Deborah Kogan Ray has written an excellent children’s biography of Hokusai entitled “Hokusai: The Man Who Painted A Mountain.” There are a couple of copies available through the Greater Manchester library system, so take a look!
Consider:
Remember when we discussed the names of God and we talked about the Lion and Lamb? I held out on some of the story because I wanted to give families time to discuss this a bit at home.
The name “Lion of Judah” isn’t just about ferociousness, and “Lamb of God” isn’t just about gentleness. The animals are the literal translations, and have symbolic meaning to our own ears, but there is more to the story. In Revelation 5:6 we learn that Jesus left as the sacrificial Lamb of God, but will return as the conquering Lion of Judah.
- We know that we as humans aren’t perfect. We sin and we cannot be in God’s presence because of that sin. We also know that in the end the “Lion of Judah”will exact final judgement, because he rules over all things.
- It is Jesus’ sacrifice as the “Lamb of God” through his death on the cross that makes it possible for us to live eternally with him, because he has taken away the sins of the world and has overcome death.
I know…Deep stuff for the beginning of the year in an art class. If you are interested, you can read more about it here, and I am always available if you have any questions.
Planning Ahead:
Next month’s outreach project is to create artwork for Operation Christmas Child.
Your children are more than welcome to bring in items to send, but this is not in any way mandatory. If you are interested in participating you can get more information on how to pack your shoebox through Samaritan’s Purse.
Have fun!
