This PowerPoint includes masks from a variety of cultures all over the world. The videos show step by step instructions to completing a clay mask using a mask mold. This is a fun projects students enjoy.
This bundle includes demo videos that show step by step instructions for 3 projects -1 Point perspective Name or Word (2 Videos) -1 Point Perspective Landscape drawing (desert) (2 videos) -1 Point Perspective City drawing (2 Videos)
Bundle Includes: -Slideshow (Guiding students through research) -1 Video on how to copy and paste pictures for google slide show -6 Art Project Videos (clay mask/plaster masks, clay vases, tie dye) -Country Research Graphic Organizer -Peer Grading Rubric -Peer Compare and Contrast Artwork Activity worksheet World Research Project: this is a class wide project I facilitate in art class. Students select a country to research and create a slideshow about the artwork from that country. Students us
This is a great project to help students get to know each other. They can create a name tag that represents their interests. This bundle includes: -Powerpoint with student examples -Demo video to walk students through -Worksheet to scaffold their ideas
This bundle includes 2 videos and a PowerPoint detailing 1 point perspective and how it's applied in art. This is a fun project that students enjoy. It can work as a good ice breaker or a nice closure too. It's also a great introduction to 1 point perspective. Materials needed: pencil, paper, erasers, colored pencils and or markers.
This Mandala bundle includes a ppt, video, classroom guide, lesson, and project rubric and self assessment. The ppt has a few slides regarding the history of Mandalas. It includes student work examples as well as daily warm ups related to Mandalas and principles of design. I used this project teaching Junior high and high school and the results were always great. It's a 3 part project beginning with graphite Mandalas, then Ink Mandalas, and lastly acrylic mandalas. I used chip board for the acry
World Research Project: this is a class wide project I facilitate in art class. Students select a country to research and create a slideshow about the artwork from that country. Students usually work well in partners for this. After each research topic, students create their own artwork in connection with that topic. Country research topics: -Traditional textiles of selected country -Traditional masks of selected country -Traditional vases/vessels of selected country 3 Art projects pair wit
This Powerpoint includes many different examples of 1 point perspective. It's used for 3 different perspective projects. 66 Slides -1 Point perspective Name -1 Point Perspective Landscape Drawing/watercolor -1 Point perspective city drawing This powerpoint is meant to go with a bundle of demo videos for all 3 projects. This is not the bundle. You can find the bundle in my store.
This video describes how to make a clay mask using a mask mold. This is video 1 of 3. The clay I use is Laguna EM330. This is a fun project that students enjoy. Materials: Clay Mask Mold Tools- bamboo skewer, forks, popsicle sticks Water cup
This is the scaffolded worksheet that goes with the Name tag project. For elementary students I only used the first page. For middle school-high school, I used the 2-4th page as well. Rubric is optional. Check out my store for this project bundle that incldes a demo video.
This Mandala ppt has a few slides regarding the history of Mandalas. It includes student work examples as well as daily warm ups related to Mandalas and principles of design. I used this project teaching Junior high and high school and the results were always great. It's a 3 part project beginning with graphite Mandalas, then Ink Mandalas, and lastly acrylic mandalas. I used chip board for the acrylic paintings and had student cut it down to size. Students were quiet doing this project, it can b
This is a great project for students to share a bit about themselves and get to know each other. The powerpoint is included in this page and shows student examples, however this project is part of a bigger bundle that includes the scaffolded worksheet and a demo video. Check out my page for the bundle.
This video provides instructions for students on how to create a plaster mask using: a face mold, plaster of paris, and vaseline. There's another video in my store that shows how to paint it. Additionally, there's a bundle available with a mask ppt. The mask ppt is one I use for the clay mask project, but you can use it with this plaster mask project as well.
This ppt goes with a bundle I have in my store. The bundle includes 2 demo videos that show step by step instructions in creating this project. Great end of the year project, back to school project, or intro to perspective project.
This video shows how to create a name using 1 point perspective. Materials needed are rulers, paper, colored pencil, and markers. I have also created a product bundle that includes 2 other perspective projects and a PowerPoint that goes with them.
This video provides a bit of history on Mandalas as well as general tips getting started painting the Mandala. I use chip board and acrylic paint in this video. It's okay quality, a bit older than my other videos, but shows how to mix color as well other student examples.
This is designed to be part of the world research project bundle. It can be used midway or through the final part of the project for students to reflect and share their work with peers. It's also a good activity for comparing and contrasting artwork.
This video describes techniques used for attaching pieces onto the clay mask. Pinching, coiling, scratch, attach, slip, and score. This project is available as a different bundle product with a mask PowerPoint.
This video shows how to avoid pitfalls in finalizing the clay mask. It features examples of projects that are smooth and not smooth, holes that are not large enough for string to fit through and also the importance of the "wiggle test" to prevent pieces from falling off.
I do my best to model projects using vocabulary and anticipating misconceptions I've seen over the years. Often I reference anchor charts and add elements that make the videos more interesting for students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude.
My own education history
I received a BFA in Art Education and a MA in Art Education.
Additional biographical information
Currently I teach elementary art in Tucson, Arizona.
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