• Who is this class for?

    This course curriculum is designed for ages 12-Adult, but the projects are suitable for any artist wanting to grow and go a bit further than the basic level.

  • What does this course cover?

    This course goes into more complex color dynamics, including advanced color theory, color mixing, color symbolism, and more through fun and engaging art projects.

  • How do I use this course?

    These video lessons can be used as-is by parents or co-op teachers, or as a starting point for any teacher working on lesson plans. We encourage parents to do the projects alongside their children for a fun bonding experience.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

  • 2

    Tips for Teachers

    • A Quick Note

    • Tips on Supplies and Tools

    • Preparing to Teach

    • Creating a Positive Environment for Learning
  • 3

    Project 1: Color Collision

    • Introduction

    • Part 1a: Handouts, Color Wheel, and Thumbnail Sketches

    • Part 1b: Finalizing the Thumbnail and Sketching Your Design

    • Part 2: Painting Your Design and Color Wheel
  • 4

    Project 2: Color Relationships Painting

    • Introduction

    • Overview of Supplies

    • Part 1a: Color Vocabulary

    • Part 1b: Reviewing Vocab Worksheet

    • Part 1c: Planning Your Design

    • Part 1d: Sketching Your Design

    • Part 2a: Painting Instruction

    • Part 2b: Painting Timelapse and Finishing Touches
  • 5

    Project 3: Symbolic Color Collage

    • Introduction

    • Overview of Supplies

    • Part 1: Color Symbolism + Making Your Collage

    • Part 2a: Creating a Grid

    • Part 2b: Transferring Your Design

    • Part 3: Oil Pastel Techniques

    • Part 4: Finishing Up
  • 6

    Project 4: Limited Color Palette Paintings

    • Introduction

    • Overview of Supplies

    • Part 1: Planning Your Painting

    • Part 2: Transferring Your Sketch to Watercolor Paper

    • Part 3: Choosing Colors and Helpful Watercolor Techniques

    • Part 4: Starting Your Painting

    • Part 5: Painting Timelapse

    • Part 6: Finishing Up + Course Conclusion

    • Course Feedback (Survey for Parents/Teachers)
  • Painting of desserts using a pastel color theme
  • Limited color palette painting of candies using warm tones
  • This piece features an easel with a painting and lots of different background areas that represent different color schemes, like analagous, complimentary, primary, and symbolic

Supplies and Materials

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