Franz Marc lesson extension activities

It is interesting to think about what Franz Marc might have painted if he had lived through World War 1.  More nature?  More "flaming agony?"  

Explore:

• Deep meaning is the key hallmark of expressionism.  Enjoy stretching your own ability to consider beyond the obvious.  Read familiar fables at aesopfable.com.  What is the author trying to convey?  Next, try to match one of Franz Marc’s paintings (available at Guggenheim.org) to the tale.

Consider:

• Marc was taught about Jesus by his mother, but later decided that only animals are worthy of living in paradise.  Do you agree?  Read John 3:16.  Consider the word "believe" in this verse.  What is the one requirement for salvation?  Can animals believe?  Is this promise for all creatures on earth? (Parents - Please be intentional in patiently listening to your child's reasoning for their answers.  This is a large concept to grasp, and they may have pets that they are concerned about.)

Read:

•  The Blue Rider: The Yellow Cow Sees the World in Blue is a fun children's book that delves into the expressionist reasoning behind the use of color and shape to express deeper meanings. 

Franz Marc

Franz Marc
1880-1916
German

Expressionist and founder of Der Blaue Reiter group, Franz Marc was a key figure in the art world despite his early death in World War I at the age of only 36.

In preparation for class please spend some time enjoying the image below:

Blue Horse I
Franz Marc
1911
Oil on Canvas
Lenbachhaus, Germany

We are making torn paper animal habitat projects to surprise the volunteers who work with the NH Fish & Game Department.  You won't need much for supplies this month.  (Hooray, no last minute scramble to the craft store!) You will simply need:

• 3 sheets Tru Ray Acid Free Construction Paper (1 white, 2 color of choice) - 12”x18”
• Prang crayons, one 8 color set - need: 1 set per student
• 1  glue stick (check to make sure yours is still full, we will be using this a lot) - can be shared
• 1 pair Scissors - need 1 per student
• 1 piece of scrap paper
• everyday pencil with an eraser

See you at 6:30 on Friday, January 16th

Klee Inspired Postage Stamps

Our stamps were given to friends living at a local elder-care facility.  There were lots of smiles and "I remember when my kids..." stories shared.  Thank you for brightening their day!
  

Mid-Year Registration

I am excited to announce that New Hope Christian Fellowship has re-arranged their space and purchased more chairs.  That means that we are now able to accomodate more students!

SKETCH meets September through May
on the 3rd Friday of every month

6:30 - 8:00 PM

at New Hope Christian Fellowship,

292 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110
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You can view the calendar of our upcoming classes at: http://sketchartprogram.blogspot.com/p/schedule-calendar.html

To join mid-year, just fill out the form below and send your $20 mid-year registration fee to:

SKETCH Children's Art Program
99 Liberty Hill Road
Bedford, NH 03110


As usual, registration is on a first come-first served basis.

SKETCH students are required to provide their own supplies.  Our entire supply list will not be necessary, however, if you are joining mid-year.  As of January 1, the required materials for the rest of the course include only:

• 1 package Tru Ray Acid Free Construction Paper (assorted colors) - 12”x18” - can be shared
• Reeves Water Soluable Wax Pastels - set of 12 - need 1 set per student
• 3 Drawing Pencils #HB, 2B, and 4B - need 1 set per student
• Red ink pad - can be shared
• Grumbacher Filbert Brush synthetic, size 8- 1 per student
• Prang crayons, one 8 color set - need: 1 set per student
• 1  glue stick - can be shared
• 1 pair Scissors - need 1 per student
• 1 kneaded eraser - can be shared
• 1 extra small container with lid - need 1 per student
• 1 everyday pencil with an eraser

Note: Please make sure that all supplies are clearly labeled with your family’s name.  Children work at large tables, and supplies often roll.  Collecting materials at the end of the day is much easier if they are marked.  Address labels work well for this purpose.  

I look forward to learning alongside you!

Paul Klee

We are going to be creating water soluable wax abstract images in the style of Paul Klee in class next week!

Paul Klee

1879-1920

German/Swiss

"Paul Klee", 1911

Alexander Eliasberg

Please take some time to study this famous image by Paul Klee before class.  Take a look at the title and see if your child can tell you why the artist chose to describe it that way.

Twittering Machine
Paul Klee
1922
Watercolor and ink
MoMA, New York

In preparation you will need the following items:

• Tru Ray Acid Free Construction Paper (assorted colors) - 12”x18” 1 per student  
• Reeves Water Soluble Wax Pastels (sometimes called watercolor crayons) - set of 12 - need 1 set per student
• Grumbacher Filbert Brush synthetic, size 8- 1 per student
• Prang crayons, one 8 color set - need: 1 set per student - check to make sure you have black
• 1  glue stick - can be shared
• 1 extra small container with lid - need 1 per student

• Several paper towels
• everyday pencil with an eraser

Looking forward to seeing you at 6:30 on Friday, December 19th!

Audubon Lesson Extension Activities

The holidays are fast approaching so I decided to keep the lesson extension list short and sweet this month.  I hope you enjoy your time with your families!

• Want to see Audubon's work?  Look at Birds of America online at Audubon.org
• Read about Audubon in a beautifully illustrated children's book.  This is one of my very favorite books – The Boy Who Drew Birds
• Learn how to draw birds and create your own nature journal at WildernessCollege.com

John James Audubon

When you think of John James Audubon you probably think of a naturalist, but did you know that he was one of our country's first world renown artists?

John James Audubon

1785-1851

American

Portrait of John James Audubon
by John Syme
1826
Oil on Canvas
White House Historical Collection, Washington DC

Please take some time to study the image below before class.  

Great Egret

John James Audubon

watercolor

1821

New York Historical Society

This month we are going to be learning how to create birds out of felt!  

In order to complete this project the following supplies will be needed:

• Prang crayons, one 8 color set - need: 1 set per student
• Wool roving, minimum: .5oz each of gray, black, white and yellow - need 1 set per student
• 1 needle felting brush - need 1 per student
• felting needles (approx. 36 gauge) - set contains 5, need 2 needles per student - Students age 6 and under are highly encouraged to use a needle guard, 
• 1 pair Scissors - need 1 per student
• everyday pencil with an eraser

You may also want:

• gallon size zip bag to bring home your left-over roving

See you at 6:30 on Friday, November 21st!