cfycoordinator Art, Crafts, School Age Programs

Art Class: Zentangle Balloons

Our Zentangle Balloons were so fun to make! If you don't know what a Zentangle is then click here. I had the kids use some practice worksheets from my Zentangle 1 book.  Which got them going in the right direction.  The key to this activity is to get the kids used to the idea of … Continue reading Art Class: Zentangle Balloons

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R-tworx: Lizards

  Pastel lizards inspired by Deep Space Sparkle.  This lesson was more complex than some of my students were used to.  (If you haven't signed up for the Deep Space Sparkle Teaching Art 101, Please do!)  We started by drawing the shape of our lizard using familiar prompts like: Draw a backwards 'C' to make … Continue reading R-tworx: Lizards

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R-tworx: Koi Fish

Last week the kids enjoyed learning how to make a basic tear drop shape and turn it into a fish.  The fish were drawn in pastel / crayon and then the background filled in with watercolor paints.  It was a blast. For a full tutorial please click here.