Beautiful full-color samples show children s actual work. Clear step-by-step illustrated directions guarantee successful experiences.

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1 ArtWorks for Kids contains 68 projects that introduce children to a variety of art media and techniques painting, weaving, clay, printing, using recyclable materials, and using materials from nature. Beautiful full-color samples show children s actual work. Clear step-by-step illustrated directions guarantee successful experiences. Congratulations on your purchase of some of the finest teaching materials in the world. For information about other Evan-Moor products, call or FAX Visit our Web site for additional product information. Entire contents 2001 by EVAN-MOOR CORP. Author: Lori VanKirk Schue 18 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA Editor: Marilyn Evans Permission is hereby granted to the individual purchaser to reproduce child materials in this book for Copy Editor: Cathy Harber noncommercial individual or single classroom use only. Illustrator: Gary Shipman Permission is not granted for schoolwide, Designer: Shannon Frederickson or systemwide, reproduction of materials. Cover: Cheryl Puckett Printed in U.S.A. EMC 761

2 Contents Painting...3 Weaving...29 Clay...48 Printing Recyclables Nature Classroom Art Gallery Glossary by Evan-Moor Corp. 1 ArtWorks for Kids EMC 761

3 Crazy Critters Learn to use familiar shapes and watercolor paints to create an abstract animal. Vocabulary abstract painting priming watercolor paint Materials watercolor set with brush white art paper 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm) or 12" x 18" (30.5 x 46 cm) cup for water paper towels black crayon Project Notes Let s Talk About It What is abstract painting? How is watercolor different from tempera paint? What are the different shapes we can use to create interesting animals? This easy project helps children learn to work with watercolors. Watercolor is different from tempera paint because it is colored water instead of opaque paint. Children who have used tempera paint know they can easily correct a mistake by simply letting the paint dry and painting over it. This is not so with watercolor. It is also important to teach children how to get the paint set ready to use by priming it to soften the pigment. (See page 5.) 2001 by Evan-Moor Corp. 4 ArtWorks for Kids EMC 761

4 step 3 Steps to Follow 1 Brainstorm 2 Have 3 Draw 4 Paint 5 Set and list different shapes. Ask children to name animals. Discuss the shapes that might be used to create them. A horse, for example, might be made from an oval body and head, rectangular neck and legs, and triangular hooves and ears. Draw some examples on the chalkboard. each child choose an animal and experiment with several designs on a sheet of scrap paper. Encourage children to use many different shapes. the outline of the animal with black crayon on the art paper. the animal with the primed watercolors. Children may use many different colors. Instruct them to rinse the brush in water after each color change. the painting aside to dry. How to prime a watercolor set Before using the watercolors, put a few drops of water on each color to soften the paints. The water will loosen the pigment and give richer color. step by Evan-Moor Corp. 5 ArtWorks for Kids EMC 761

5 Action Painting Create an abstract painting using unconventional methods of application. Vocabulary abstract action painting contrast Materials large paper at least 18" x 24" (46 x 61 cm) per child thinned tempera paint in squeeze bottles, spray bottles, cups brushes Project Notes Let s Talk About It What kinds of things can you paint with? Why is this method called action painting? What is the best part of action painting? Discuss how feelings can be expressed through color. Blue and purple may give a sad feeling, while yellow and pink denote happiness. Red and black can show anger. This project may be done by individual children or as a group project, using a large wall-size sheet of paper or material such as a bed sheet. Prepare a work area before beginning. Do this project outdoors if possible, where paint can be easily cleaned up. Smocks are advisable, as this can be a messy project. Show prints of famous action painters such as Jackson Pollock. Check your school or public library for prints or art books by Evan-Moor Corp. 6 ArtWorks for Kids EMC 761

6 Steps to Follow 1 Prepare 2 Tape 3 Let 4 Time the paints ahead of time. Don t thin the paint too much, just enough to pass through the squeeze or spray bottles. Make a sufficient amount so you won t have to stop once the artists are in action. the paper to a horizontal surface. children have fun spraying, splattering, or squirting the paint. each artist or group of artists and let them paint for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. It is important to work fast to keep the paper from becoming saturated. Which Colors? yellow What kind of color palette will you offer children? The choice of colors in this painting is important. orange green Provide children with access to a color wheel. Discuss primary and secondary colors. Which ones will be the most effective in this medium of painting? Introduce the concept of contrast here as a way of creating drama in a painting. red violet blue 2001 by Evan-Moor Corp. 7 ArtWorks for Kids EMC 761