Tardis Girl Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My kids love to paint, but I dread any hands-on art. But I ordered some of the Home Art Studio DVDs anyway, hoping to force myself to do them and TODAY WE DID!! Granted, I was particularly challenged by the 4yo painting, but they all had a great time and I am just so grateful we actually did it. Oh, AND we had Vivaldi playing in the background. Life is good. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momsuz123 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 YAY!! We did it too! We just got our Home Art Studio late last week - my girls were so excited. I love the ease of it. Music- why didn't I think of that - good job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 YAY! Art day is always a good day. We did some today too. Well, we did crafts and 3 yr old art today, anyway with my DN. But the big girls had fun with it too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We love our DVD's too. DS5 finished his first project today and pestered me to photograph and upload it until I did it just now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We did art too using the HAS DVD. Dd said it was the most awesome subject ever. She took the class very seriously and made sure she did everything the teacher said to do. Best of all she did not rush it but took her time and it shows. Glad your art day was a success too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I totally know how you feel! Except my oldest is 4. I love painting with her, it's the 2yo that causes problems for us :) I found that once we got good watercolor paper, painting time was much more enjoyable for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My kids love to paint, but I dread any hands-on art. But I ordered some of the Home Art Studio DVDs anyway, hoping to force myself to do them and TODAY WE DID!! Granted, I was particularly challenged by the 4yo painting, but they all had a great time and I am just so grateful we actually did it. Oh, AND we had Vivaldi playing in the background. Life is good. :thumbup: I'm still waiting for mine! I'm so excited to get started!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I love it whe we do art! We did this project yesterday, with Handel playing in the background... it was lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieoftwo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 My order finally arrived today!! I have watched the first few lessons and can't wait to get started. I need to gather all the supplies this week and we will make Friday an art day :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 We did our first HAS lesson today too and my kids loved it! I did too! I have gone from dread to love! Yay. Now, i just need to remember the Handel/Vivaldi next time : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 We did our first Home Art Studio project today too! We started a World Geography study with the New Year and I got the first grade DVD to use with both of my girls which goes through different art projects from around the world! It's a wonderful, wonderful program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 We did our first Home Art Studio project today too! We started a World Geography study with the New Year and I got the first grade DVD to use with both of my girls which goes through different art projects from around the world! It's a wonderful, wonderful program. Still waiting for our DVD to arrive. I don't want to hijack this thread, but I wanted to do World Geography study to go along with the first grade DVD. What are you using to study geography? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2pandc Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 We did art today too! I bought the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade DVDs and started with 1st today for my 1st and 3rd grader both. They did fantastic paper roller coasters. Dd6 stuck close to the example, but dd9 used tape as well to make columns, banked turns, and loops so his whole track connected. It was great to see them both enjoy the same project, yet do different levels of work! And it was super easy for me to execute. While they were watching the lesson, I got the table and supplies ready. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanna1949 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 We did the Princess and the Pea bed (from 2nd grade, I think) last week, and tomorrow we're going to do Goldilocks' porridge bowls. Lots of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 We did art today too! Not has, but new for this year. Dd loved it & did really well, & learnt a lot. Her brother was practicing violin in the background, does that count? Glad you had a great day, it really makes it worth while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I purchased the Atelier art videos last year when they went on the Homeschool Buyer's Club. Sadly, it's been sitting on shelf collecting dust since then. I finally remembered I had it and just took it out earlier this week. I NEED to sit down with it and plan in into our week! Glad to hear of your success! Also, if you are looking for a fun online art supplement for young kids I really REALLY recommend Mark Kistler's Imagination Station. I did a review here and you can see some samples of the work my daughter did from it. Loads of fun for extra "art" time for those days when you can't get yourself to plan anything! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Loved the links that were shared. I've noticed that my kids are usually not the problem...I'm my worst enemy when it comes to getting art (and a few other things) done. It's strangely comforting to hear I'm not the only one who struggles, lol, but great to hear of all of your successes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dharmacat Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Art is a topic that tends to get neglected in our school day as well. I have Drawing with Children sitting in a corner pile, waiting for me to take the time to complete the program myself before teaching it, as is recommended. Did anyone hear (gasp) teach it without doing it first? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 How fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Still waiting for our DVD to arrive. I don't want to hijack this thread, but I wanted to do World Geography study to go along with the first grade DVD. What are you using to study geography? :smilielol5: Well, I couldn't really decide so I'm kind of designing my own thing using Expedition Earth and Galloping the Globe. It's actually turned it a really big project, but it has all come together nicely. Here is what we are using: Geography: combination of Expedition Earth and Galloping the Globe Science: Sassafras Science and Complete Book of Animals to study animals and their habitats from each country Literature: Folk tales from each country or Cinderella story from that country Poetry will be read from most of the countries Read alouds based on the country My oldest dd will be reading four novels: The Whipping Boy for Europe, The Big Wave for Asia, Mr. Popper's Penguins for Antarctica, and Charlotte's Web for North America Art: Home Art Studio and Geography Through Art Extras: cooking food from each country and notebooking/lapbooking We're finishing up week one this week and I'm hoping to put up what we do and what resources we use each week on my blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Art is a topic that tends to get neglected in our school day as well. I have Drawing with Children sitting in a corner pile, waiting for me to take the time to complete the program myself before teaching it, as is recommended. Did anyone hear (gasp) teach it without doing it first? ;) lol -- I think you could risk it. ;) But I will share with you that I bought that book maybe 12 years ago.... did manage to do some of the early exercises with the kids. I remember the upside drawing in particular. And I totally believe that it is a wonderful resource and love the principles of it. But the bottom line is that it didn't get done. And I do still own it! Why?? Because for some reason I think I'm going to get back to it with my younger set of kids. I should probably let go of it, logically, but I have a hard time with that. But that's me. For you -- why don't you just sit and do it WITH your children instead of trying to complete it before they begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 lol -- I think you could risk it. ;) But I will share with you that I bought that book maybe 12 years ago.... did manage to do some of the early exercises with the kids. I remember the upside drawing in particular. And I totally believe that it is a wonderful resource and love the principles of it. But the bottom line is that it didn't get done. And I do still own it! Why?? Because for some reason I think I'm going to get back to it with my younger set of kids. I should probably let go of it, logically, but I have a hard time with that. But that's me. For you -- why don't you just sit and do it WITH your children instead of trying to complete it before they begin? This is my story as well. I have started DWC several times, but I always get bogged down. I took the plunge and bought Atelier Art. Now, art is getting done and I am pleased with the results. :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieoftwo Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We finally had our art day! It went so well that I think we will have to have two art day's rather than just one :hurray: My DS has a big meltdown over painting and drawing if it doesn't look perfect, but having Ms. Volin say that it was ok to go outside the lines and how to paint really boosted his confidence :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaddon Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Woohoo! We finally did today too :) And my son loved it and he did an awesome picture (markers). It is his strong area so I really need to be more diligent with making time. I'm just so wore out, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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