Introduction to Clay (Hand-Building)
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of hand-building with clay. The students will understand the process of creating with clay using the slab, sculpture, coil, and pinch pot methods. They will also become familiar with the terminology associated with clay. Each student will have the opportunity to make four clay projects, glaze them, and have them fired. The last day of the six session class, the students will receive their finished pieces and also get to watch a demonstration on the potter's wheel.
This course is best suited for second-grade and up, however younger artists may take the class with a parent to help for no extra charge. If a parent would like to sign up with their child and also make the four pieces, they would be subject to the regular registration fees. Teacher may register as well. The information covered in the class would be valuable if you would like to incorporate a clay project into your art curriculum at school.
Potter's Wheel Workshop
This workshop is a two hour crash course on how to use the potter's wheel. Many people say they have always wanted to give the wheel a try, but most are not willing to pay for a full course to see if they like it or not. This is an opportunity to learn the basics for a low price. After you have attended a workshop, you can sign up for studio time.This workshop is recommended for ages 14 and up.
Studio Time
You can come to my state of the art studio -- okay, it's my garage-- and practice on the potter's wheel. You can choose between studio time with help or regular studio time on your own.
Art in the Park
"Art in the Park" is a great opportunity for families to get out in the fresh air and get those creative juices flowing this summer. It will be held in the south park of the Rock Hampton Subdivision. We will be doing activities that will help to teach and reinforce the elements and principles of art. The projects will be of a nature that all children can learn and have fun whatever their age or skill level. If we have enough interest, we may divide into more specific age groups. A parent or guardian must be present at all times to ensure children's safety.
Master's Apprentice
Many of the greatest artists in history started out as an apprentice, learning from the master artist. In "Master's Apprentice" we will learn about some of the great artists, study their work, and then take what we have learned and create our own masterpieces. We will learn how to appreciate and critique art and learn techniques to improve our own artistic skills. This class will be held at Lake Hazel Elementary and is open to all children ages 8-11.
Drawing and Design
"Drawing and Design" is for those who would like to improve their drawing skills and learn how to turn a drawing into a composition. It will cover some of the same material as we did last summer, but will be different enough to be beneficial for those who have already taken it. This course is more advanced than the others and is recommended for kids ages 9-14 who enjoy drawing. The location of this class will be determined soon. It will be in the Southwest Boise Area.
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Inspiring imagination and creativity through the visual arts
What is Creative Elements?
Creative Elements offers quality art instruction in a variety of ways-- parent/child classes for preschoolers, summer and after school classes for children, private lessons, classes for adults, Art centered birthday parties, customized art classes in your neighborhood, and more!!!
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ~Pablo Picasso
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ~Pablo Picasso
Testimonials
About the Art with a Buddy Series, Christine said:
"We absolutely loved your Art Class. After having a couple of Elementary Education classes in Art, I can really appreciate the concepts you are teaching the kids.
"We absolutely loved your Art Class. After having a couple of Elementary Education classes in Art, I can really appreciate the concepts you are teaching the kids.
I thought it was very well run... Awesome to have a class in the park, wonderful to provide shade, the perfect type of projects. You are a wonderful teacher! We look forward to taking more art classes from you."
Angela said:
"We loved Art with a Buddy! I loved how prepared you always were with creative ideas and activities. I especially appreciated how well you related with the little children."
Angela said:
"We loved Art with a Buddy! I loved how prepared you always were with creative ideas and activities. I especially appreciated how well you related with the little children."
My Philosophy
Everyone has an innate desire to create something worthwhile. There are endless ways to fulfill this desire. The visual arts are a wonderful vehicle to teach children to tap into that creative side while they are young and uninhibited. Not all children will become artists, but every child will have a need to be creative and imaginative to be successful in what ever they become. I teach the techniques and principles of art that are a part of the Elementary School Curriculum, but use that as a means to teach children to be more creative thinkers, to appreciate the beauties around them, and to use their talents to better the lives of others.
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About Me
My name is Alyson Harwood. I am a wife and a mother of four boys. I have an Associates of Fine Arts from Ricks College (BYU-Idaho) and a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Secondary Education Certification with a K-12 endorsement for Art or Spanish from Southern Utah University. I received the Pestalozzi Award for Outstanding Education Graduate from SUU. I taught 7th and 8th grade art in the Meridian School District for a year before I "retired" to start on my own four little masterpieces. I have taught art workshops for children from my home various times over the last ten years, just completed my first summer of Creative Elements art classes and volunteer as an art teacher in my children's classes. I absolutely love seeing children go through the creative process and am excited to provide more opportunities for that to happen.
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Color Comentary
Art is in everything. Like when you hear good music it is like a beautiful picture. --Jared
Art is like an old fashion movie because if you make a lot of pictures and flip them really fast then it would look like a movie. --Camden
Art helps me become more creative every time I make a picture. --Jake
Sometimes when I see a blank paper, I just look at it and then I see something else so then I make it. --Michelle
I look at a blank paper and then just start doodling. Then it becomes a story only just with pictures and as I draw it the story changes. --Annika
Art is color. No one can control your art except for you. -- Sam
Art is like an old fashion movie because if you make a lot of pictures and flip them really fast then it would look like a movie. --Camden
Art helps me become more creative every time I make a picture. --Jake
Sometimes when I see a blank paper, I just look at it and then I see something else so then I make it. --Michelle
I look at a blank paper and then just start doodling. Then it becomes a story only just with pictures and as I draw it the story changes. --Annika
Art is color. No one can control your art except for you. -- Sam