Walker Art Center: 9:00-12:00 Southwest- Wednesday 12:30-3:30, Friday 12:30-3:30
At the Walker, I discussed the current exhibition and possible lesson plans, as well as tested materials in a few meetings with key coordinators. We decided on a time and plan for the following Free First Saturday.
The Beginning Painting students began small watercolor pieces of a mountain, following after key parts of a video Bob-Ross-style. Students found watercolor frustrating but they were able to create beautiful textures with the natural qualities of the watercolor and paper.
At Southwest high school, I finished my lesson with the students in the AP/IB class. While photographing each piece, I gave the students a chance to discuss their pieces with each other, as well as personally asking them about how and why they utilized the principle of design they chose for their poster, and how they felt about their piece and the process as a whole. Some students who did not participate were doing exam work. Some students told me they enjoyed the project and I am glad that this project allowed students to direct the project how they wished.