Angel Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 We are beginning to brainstorm ideas for next year's co-op. I am looking into Artistic Pursuits and it just hit me that maybe that would be a fun, yet educational co-op class. Anyone ever tried this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Nope, but I used Atelier this year. It was wonderful! Some were a 2 class project, but most took 1 hour to complete. I would think that if you could complete a lesson in an hour (or the alloted time for the class), it was be wonderful! :D OH MY! I just saw they came out with a level 8! Off to read more about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenora in MD Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I used it this year for my co-op. OUr class was one hour, once a week. It worked out fine. The kids enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. I used it for for our 4-6 grade class. I did not read the chapter to them. I read it first and then introduced the concept to them in class. We did the picture study together, a la charlotte mason. Then I had them draw something using the concept we just learned. I think the oportunity to just practice their drawing once a week was a real benefit. I used the 4-6 book, which meant it did not require extensive supplies, just a pencil, paper and eraser. That was easy for the moms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks for the replies. I think we will be going with something more academic but I wanted to throw it out there if it might work, and I think it could. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimm in WA Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 We did this for the PreK - 3rd grade crowd at co-op and they really enjoyed it. They LOVED the watercolor crayons - I'd never seen them before. Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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