• Who is this class for?

    This course curriculum is designed for 9-13 year olds, but the projects are suitable for any middle elementary level artists.

  • What does this course cover?

    Your child/student will learn the basics of the color wheel, 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 younger children.

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: Personalized Color Wheel

    • Intro

    • Materials for Project 1

    • Prep Step: Cutting the White Strips

    • Teaching Segment: Color Theory + Vocab

    • Part 1a: Color Mixing

    • Part 1b: Color Mixing Continued

    • Part 2a: Design Your Template

    • Part 2b: Tracing + Cutting

    • Part 3: Positioning + Finishing Up
  • 4

    Project 2: Monochromatic Tree Painting

    • Intro

    • Materials for Project 2

    • Teaching Segment: Mixing Tints, Tones, and Shades

    • Sketchbook Practice: Drawing the Tree

    • Part 1: Drawing the Tree

    • Part 2: Painting the Tree

    • Part 3: Painting the Details
  • 5

    Project 3: Watercolor Flowers

    • Intro

    • Project 3 Materials

    • Part 1: Sketching the Vase

    • Part 2: Watercolor Painting

    • Part 3: Sharpie Details and Matting
  • 6

    Project 4: Amazing Analogous Amazon Animals

    • Intro

    • Project 4 Materials

    • Part 1: Background and Borders

    • Part 2: Drawing Your Amazon Animal

    • Part 3: Oil Pastel and Finishing Up
  • 7

    Wrap-Up

    • Show Off Your Artwork

    • Course Feedback (Survey for Parents/Teachers)
  • Blue Monochromatic Tree Painting
  • Flower Power Project
  • Watercolor Flowers

Supplies and Materials

We've made it easy to track down the supplies you'll need. Buy locally using our printable shopping list, or use our direct links to Dick Blick and Amazon.
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