We have been using a new homeschool art program and I am tickled to give you a sneak peek. I always say this, but I choose which products I get to review in our homeschool. It’s important to me that you know that because I weed through a lot of useless programs, but when I find a jewel, like Atelier Homeschool Art, I get excited to tell you about it.
The art lesson Tiny finished today (btw, he is so proud of this painting and drawing) was a lesson in color.
As you can see above in his painting, he had to use the color wheel to mix each color and use all 12 colors of the color wheel to paint a tropical bird.
Homeschool Art (For the Non-Artsy Homeschooled Kid)
The part I like best about the art is that we haven’t had to leave the house to add some fun to our day. The art lessons are video based.
Too, you know Tiny and I both run the other way when it comes to art. It’s not that we don’t like it, but Tiny, like me just feels like he is not very good at it.
Trying to keep the focus on fun while learning some advanced techniques is not an easy feat. But I especially like the part where I don’t have to teach the class.
Look at this snippet about the videos.
All Atelier art lessons are presented on video, and reinforced by lesson plans.
Not only are the videos a rich source of creative ideas and inspiration, it also clarifies the objectives, materials, techniques and procedures of each lesson.
Abundant instructional coverage, as well as that of students in a virtual art class performing the lesson and displaying their finished artwork, consistently produces exceptional student results and learning, regardless of the art background of the parent teacher.
You can try a free preview of the curriculum by clicking here. I love when companies offer this because it gives me a chance to test drive the curriculum.
So far Tiny has done a lesson about space and composition, contour line drawing, color and now he is working on some other favorites. Our next lesson is art history.
I can’t wait to show you his other work.
I have a review coming next month, but just had to tell you about this if you’re considering art curriculum for next year.
Also, look at these fun ideas:
- Hands-On Geography: Australia Awesome and Deadly Animal Art
- How To Teach Homeschool Art Like a Pro (When You’re Not)
- Desert Sand Art: Day 2 Hands-on Learning (Colors of the Desert)
Do you fit art into your day?
Hugs and love ya,
Art is so importnat. It really helps develope additional parts of the brain.
Very true. Some years it can seem a fight to keep things like art and music in your curriculum. Thanks for scooting by today.
Yes, one of my favorite thing about homeschooling has been the creativity it fosters!
Hey Michele,
I so agree….and in many areas for sure.
When I first started homeschooling, I didn’t really feel like I had a creative thought about any subject..lol…but add things like art into your day and then it happens — ideas flow –. lol
Great Article! I agree with you that the kids who are creative, imaginative, inventive and expressive, are artistic kids. Homeschooling artistic children, like all children, is simply about helping them figure life out and learn about things as they go. Thanks for sharing the article!