Monthly Homeschool Art Course "The Science of Art"
First Friday of the Month at 10 a.m. -OR- 1 p.m.
Mustang Recreation Center
September 4, 2026 - May 7, 2027
$20/month
This course is for homeschool students ages 7-18 and will focus on the science behind art. Each month we will learn about art history, elements of art and principles of design vocabulary, and create unique art pieces to build creativity and confidence through teacher-led skill builders, independent exploration, and creative problem solving. We only meet once a month to make it easy on the schedule, but these classes are packed full of extra exercises, art history, and techniques to give students a complete year's worth of OK standards-based art experience. Each class lasts 2.5 hours.
Please plan to attend all sessions as skills are scaffolded to build on previous lessons.
Two time slots are available for this course. 10:00-12:30 or 1:00-3:30 p.m.
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All supplies are provided!
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Sep. 4 - Ancient Paint
Art History: Cave Art
Terms: line, pattern, value
Projects: Create paint from elements found in nature
Oct. 2 - Spectrum Science
Art History: Communication of Color Scheme
Terms: Color Wheel, Hue, Shade, Tint, Tone, Color Schemes
Projects: Experiment with Prisms and Colored Flashlights, Color Mixing, and Color Theory, Blended Butterflies
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Nov. 6 - Wax and Water
Art History: History of Batik
Terms: Masking, Negative space, Texture, Blend
Projects: Leaf-Texture Rubbings, Wax-Resist Technique, Batik fabric
Dec. 4 - Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Art History: Winter Landscapes
Terms: Balance, Symmetry, Form
Projects: Make Fluffy Paint, Make Fake Snow, and Air-Dry Clay
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*Jan. 8 - Full STEAM Ahead (This class will be the SECOND Friday in January because of a schedule conflict at the Rec Center.)
Art History: Alaskan Native Artists
Terms: Structure, Form, Collaboration
Projects: Arctic Adventure STEAM Challenges (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)
Feb. 5 - Beautiful Buildings and Bridges
Art History: Architecture
Terms: Architect, Engineer, Balance, Scaffold
Projects: Popsicle Stick Sculpture
Mar. 5 - Positives and Negatives
Art History: Printmaking, Photography
Terms: Positive and Negative Space
Projects: Cyanotypes, Styrofoam Prints
April 2 - Botanical Illustration
Art History: Floral Artists
Terms: Shape, Line, Proportion
Projects: Plant Dissection, Identifying Parts of a Plant, Drawing from Life
May 7 - The Art of Illusion
Art History: Op Art
Terms: Repetition, Pattern, Contrast
Projects: Optical Illusions, 3D Drawing Techniques
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