Minicrew: Giorgio's Birdhouse and Drone
Requirements
- Download and print the handout
- Scissors, glue, and color pencils (or crayons)
- No experience needed. We'll walk you through step-by-step!
Description
In this Minicrew activity we'll teach coloring techniques with color pencil, and students can follow along as we assemble Giorgio's birdhouse and drone by cutting it out, folding, and then gluing. Color pencil techniques will cover basic shading and applying color/shapes, or whatever design the students would like. For the folding, cutting, and gluing, we provide step-by-step instructions on each part, so you can see how to make the 3D object out of paper. Note, while this activity can use regular printer paper, it does work better with card-stock weight paper, which is available at any local art and office supply store. Additionally, we'll take time for a learning activity about Giorgio and his special creative skill related to insight. It's a great way to practice creativity, while also learning about a mindset that is useful for visual artists. Parents and Teachers, make sure you have a printer, scissors, and glue to complete this activity! Older students will be able to follow the video without parental assistance.. however, the cutting and gluing require oversight for younger students. Once you've completed the lesson you might be inspired to design and make your own 3D shaped paper project! We hope you enjoy this fun paper-making project!
Who this course is for:
- Educators or Parents with children ages 5-12; younger children may need assistance.
Instructor
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- 1,492 Students
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At Artisans + Makers, we create fun, wholesome art lessons for the whole family.
Our company is founded by husband-wife creative duo Ben and Rebecca Faubion:
Hi I’m Rebecca. As a second generation artist and veteran teacher, I'm passionate about the role artists can play in shaping society toward what is Good, True and Beautiful. This passion has led me to study Renaissance Literature, live in Italy and West Africa, and earn a Masters (Arts-in-Education) from Harvard. I've worked with schools, districts, private academies and community centers, and I've seen how great arts education begins at home. That's why Ben and I founded Artisans & Makers: to equip you, our fellow parents, to raise up a new generation of extraordinary artists! With on-demand lessons, printable books, templates and videos we make it easy, wholesome, and uplifting for your kids to learn art from home.
Hi I’m Ben. I want to encourage you: your kids don’t need to flounder for years wondering how to turn their raw artistic talent into a viable career! As an Art/Design Professional, I’ve learned the importance of stewarding my creative abilities so I can flourish financially and otherwise. There are mindsets, habits and skills that can set your kids on a course to prosper. These same tools can even help you thrive as a parent despite our dizzying modern world. Staying hands-on, pursing artisan-quality in the crafting of your unique life, and being a great parent raising vibrant kids is all possible. You don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to do this alone. We welcome you to join us—from our family to yours—on the journey of Artisans & Makers.