Training Date: Tues. October 7, 2008 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 3.3

This project will help students learn about the color wheel, color relationships and how to use color effectively in their art.
Learning Goals:    

Color mixing with paint    

What are Primary, Secondary and Tertiary colors    

What are complimentary colors, tints, and shades    

How to combine colors to create a desired effect

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"Impressions from the Heart"
Presenting Artist: Charles Anderson, MD

Training Date:Tues. January 6, 2009 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.4

Students will learn the classic techniques to create one of the most popular forms of painting, impressionism.
Learning Goals:    

History of Impressionism and impressionist artists    

Using color to create images and forms    

The unique properties of acrylic paint as a medium    

Learn about artists in their community

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"Smooth as Silk"
Presenting Artist: Odessa Poole

Training Date: March 3, 2009 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.4

This project will let students experiment with textiles and one technique to create designs in color. This will yield a hand-painted piece of silk (a great Mother's Day gift!)
Learning Goals:    

The history and culture of textiles, especially painting    

Working with fabric and dyes as a medium    

Using color to create either a design or image    

The value of textiles as wearable art

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"Piecing it Together"
Presenting Artist: Tim Lowell

Training Date: April 28, 2009 7-9pm
EALRs: The Arts 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.4

Mosaics are one of the most ancient and timeless forms of art. Students will learn the history of mosaics and then create a beautiful mosaic trivet to use at home.
Learning Goals:    

Mosaics in history    

Using color effectively in a work of art    

Working with cold glass as a medium    

Design and decorative techniques

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