Oil Pastel Painting: Art Projects and Techniques for Kids
What you'll learn
- Create 8 terrific oil pastel paintings.
- Participate in an activity that cultivates critical thinking skills, develops hand-eye coordination, and encourages self-expression.
- Learn and understand scientific facts about the subjects in the projects we will create.
- Apply the knowledge gained in this course to create unique masterpieces.
Requirements
- Students will need a computer, tablet, or smart phone, and an internet connection.
- Materials and Supplies needed for this course are listed in the Course Summary, and also in Lecture 3.
- Bring it: A desire to create some delightful works of art!
Description
Are you looking for a beginning art course for your child?
Are you seeking a course that will ensure artistic success and confidence?
Would you like an experienced teacher guiding your child through the creative process?
The Art for Kids: Oil Pastel Painting course may be just what you are looking for! Designed with beginners in mind, this course is perfect for children ages 8+. With a total of 8 fun and unique oil pastel art projects, your child will learn the skills to create masterpieces of their own long after the course is complete.
The teaching process used is a kid-tested, step-by-step method that will both inspire and delight your child into painting action!
Students will learn basic oil pastel techniques and apply these techniques to complete their projects. The Art for Kids: Oil Pastel Painting course is designed to give children the tools they need to begin their artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative thinking.
Before each art lesson begins, your child will be presented with a slideshow that provides scientific facts and images about each subject. These facts and images will help your child make important connections between art and science.
There are two steps in each art project:
Step 1: Background and Outline
Step 2: Apply Color to Painting
Supplies and materials needed for this course:
oil pastels
thick black paper (6 sheets)
brown paper grocery bags (2 large bags) or brown craft paper (2 large pieces)
pencil with eraser
scissors
bowl or plate to use as a template
paper towels
paper mat to protect work area
I would love to hear from you.
Please let me know if you have questions, comments, or suggestions. I am here to help :)
About the Instructor:
My name is Miss Em and teaching art to children is what I love to do! I pride myself on creating dynamic, meaningful, and engaging art lessons that are taught in a relaxing and joyful way. I have nearly 20 years teaching experience in the elementary classroom and in the art studio, and I feel that I have a good grasp on how to create an environment that makes children feel happy, motivated, confident, and successful.
I look forward to seeing both you and your child in this Oil Pastel Painting course.
Let the creative fun begin!
Who this course is for:
- This is a beginning oil pastel painting course designed for ages 8+.
- No drawing or painting experience necessary.
Course content
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- 00:10Supplies You Will Need for This Course (Document)
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Hi. My name is Em Winn and teaching art to children is what I love to do! I pride myself on creating dynamic, meaningful, and engaging art lessons that are taught in a relaxing and joyful way. I have over 20 years teaching experience in the elementary classroom and in the art studio, and I feel that I have a good grasp on how to create an environment that makes children feel happy, motivated, confident, and successful. Let the creative fun begin!