Chris Walsh: 3d MAP SCULPTURES

pricing

$375.00 per session (TDSB/TCDSB)

$475.00 per session (Private School/Out of Toronto)

DURATION

Half-day length

group

Grade 1-5

Class (maximum 30 students)*

artform

Drawing, Sculpture, Map Making

lesson objective

Through examining the paintings of Chris Walsh, students will learn about his techniques and processes, with a focus on turning 2D creations into 3D sculptural forms. Students will use found material, wood, carpet, textiles, and items from the recycling bin, and create found-object map sculptures using layering and assembling. This lesson encourages students to bring items from their recycling bins at home.

VISUAL ARTS

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Matter and Energy/Structures and Mechanisms)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will:

Learn vocabulary of art techniques and practices (theme, assemblage, layering, sculpture)

Explore elements of design (shape and form, space, line, colour, texture and value)

Explore principles of design, particularly repetition and rhythm, variety, proportion

Learn about a local artist and their art

Have an opportunity to explore the materials, tools and concepts

Be encourages to create art in a comfortable and supportive environment

Apply critical thinking skills in their analysis of artwork and the creation of their own artwork

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questions?

  • Blank Canvases follows the maximum class sizes below:

    • JK-SK (30 students)

    • Grade 1-3 (20 students)

    • Grade 4-8 (30 students)

    One lesson is restricted to one class. Classes cannot be combined to reach the maximum size.

  • One lesson is a half-day length, which is approximately 3 hours. This timeframe accounts for:

    • set-up (45 minutes)

    • lesson time (2 hours)

    • clean-up (30 minutes)

  • Yes! We provide all art supplies and materials required for each lesson.

  • Yes! We highly encourage booking two lessons for a day!

    • For example, two different teachers can book lessons for the same day.

    In doing so, you help our Art Educators receive a full day of work, and sustainably maximize our services. 

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