Shawn skeir: African mask portraits
pricing
$375.00 per session (TDSB/TCDSB)
$475 per session (Private School/Out of Toronto)
DURATION
Half-day length
group
Kindergarten to Grade 8
Classroom (maximum 30 students)*
artform
Collage, Mixed Media, Historical Inspiration
lesson objective
Through exploring the paintings of Toronto artist Shawn Skeir, students will learn about his techniques and processes, and his inspiration from Cubism and African masks. Students will use elements and principles of design, where they will make their own identity mask portraits using patterned paper and collage techniques.
VISUAL ARTS
SOCIAL STUDIES
HISTORY
BLACK HISTORY
GEOGRAPHY
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will:
Learn vocabulary of art techniques and practices (theme, collage, assemblage, sculpture)
Explore elements of design (shape and form, space, line, colour, texture and value)
Explore principles of design, particularly repetition and rhythm, variety
Learn about a local artist and their art, African Masks from a variety of countries
Have an opportunity to explore the materials, tools and concepts
Be encouraged 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?
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Lesson pricing is one of the following:
$375.00 per session (TDSB/TCDSB)
$475.00 per session (Private School/Out of Toronto)
Prices do not include taxes or potential admin/handling fees.
For more information, please email us at info@blankcanvases.org.
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Payments for In-School lessons can be processed through the following:
School board
Credit card
Cheques
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Yes! We provide all art supplies and materials required for each lesson.
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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)
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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.
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Yes! We highly encourage booking for a full-day, meaning two lessons (one in the AM and one class in the PM).
For example, you can connect with another teacher interested in booking the other half-day.
In doing so, you help our Art Educators teach a full day of at your school.
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Yes, booking multiple lessons (more than two) is possible. Please reach out to us at info@blankcanvases.org with your specific inquiry!
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