Katrina Schaman: whimsical animals in whimsical landscapes

pricing

$375.00 per session (TDSB/TCDSB)

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

DURATION

Half-day length

group

Kindergarten to Grade 8

Class (maximum 30 students)*

artform

Collage, Mixed Media, Canadian Landscapes Inspiration

lesson objective

Through exploring the work of Toronto artist Katrina Schaman, students will learn about her techniques and processes, observing animals in their natural habitats and understanding landscapes in an almost magical way. Students will learn elements and principles of design to create their own mixed media collage landscapes and animals.

VISUAL ARTS

SOCIAL SCIENCE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Earth and Space Systems)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will:

Learn the vocabulary of art techniques and practices (collage, mixed media art, landscape)

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

Explore principles of design, particularly contrast, emphasis, proportion

Learn about a local artist and their art, Arctic animals and winter landscapes

Have an opportunity to explore with material 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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