marisolstice Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 DD1 is 6.5 and has always loved art. I'd like to facilitate her interest but I'm clueless about what would be most effective and fun for her. The options seem to be 1) Outsourcing--having her take an art class(es) at a studio with a teacher and other kids 2) Getting an art course for her to do at home (so far I've looked at Artistic Pursuits, Atelier Art, and Draw Write Now series)3) Doing nothing, besides continuing to provide materials for her to do what she wants I need something really easy, open-and-go, and minimal time involvement for me since I don't have any art background and have 3 younger kids and another on the way. Frugal would be nice but price is not the deciding factor. Art instruction is my main goal; we have other stuff for art appreciation. Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 This year we are doing Rod & Staff Artpacs and Home Art Studio DVDs. The Artpacs are extremely affordable and use simple supplies. Home Art Studio DVDs aren't too expensive, but the program uses real art supplies and the cost adds up. http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/dvds/home-school-art-studio-program/k-5.htm http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=195442 http://www.milestonebooks.com/item/38-60111/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 My son really likes Home Art Studio. His art turns out just like the examples the teacher shows and it makes him so proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothergooseof4 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We loved Mark Kistler's online drawing lessons. If you buy through here: https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/mark-kistler-online/ They are only $40 per year. You only need pencil and paper, but a $3 sketch pad, some better drawing pencils, a good eraser, and some paper blenders are nice. There are sample lessons if you click the links to his site, so you can try before you buy. It can be pretty hands off for you if you show her how to pause the lessons so she has time to do what he says. I have been amazed at what my kids and even I have produced, and before this we all could only do stick figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I bought Atelier ARt this year used and dd especially loves it, ds9 and dd3 generally don't have the patience to completely finish a project but do enjoy the projects.- Ds is just not really into such things and dd3 is just a bit young, she enjoys the part where she is able to participate however. I also have Kistler's book Draw Squad and that works good for both of them and is very and open and go. I just ordered some art books off of the Scholastic dollar days to supplement art but I haven't tested any of them out. DD6 and to a lesser degree dd3 cannot get enough art. I have a huge cabinet of art supplies and they are always making something. I plan to keep an eye out for Home Art Studio next year. Dover coloring books are a big hit for my girls but ds has always hated coloring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCEmom Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We're just going through the Usborne Art Treasury book for now. I'm not sure if it's enough for what you're looking for, but it's open & go, inexpensive, and actually gets done around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Creativity Express, Meet the Masters when she's a bit older, Mark Kistler's online stuff (not the live classes), Mike's Imagination Station DVDs. Evan Moore's art teaching book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Art With a Purpose (published by Share-A-Care, not R&S :001_smile: ) is inexpensive (each ArtPak is around $10 and easy to teach. It is recommended that the teacher buy her own ArtPak and do the projects herself, so that the children have models and so that she can explain better how to do them. Our own Devon used to highly recommend Art With a Purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We are going to alternate weekly with Home Art Studio and Creativity Express. Both are at the coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Writerdaddy Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Atelier is great. We've also done mark kistlers live classes which are a hoot, but they don't meet at times that fit our schedule, and the live classes require some ability to keep up. One thing I want to bring up: when I was a kid with no art education I spent hours a day drawing, whatever I wanted. My kids had these little classes and now they will not draw anything on their own without finding out "how to draw a ..." From a book or youtube video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We are doing HAS this year too. I bought the DVDs in a 3-pack (K-2) through HSBC last year. We started with K and it's not too young for my 7yo, but not too old for my 4yo. We've only done three lessons, but they like it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We have loved Artistic Pursuits. You do have to buy a lot of art supplies, but many of them don't get used up and can pass down to the next child (like the brayer and printing ink when you do printmaking). It's completely open-and-go has, art history folded into the program, and still manages to provide a very wide range of art activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marisolstice Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks! This is all very helpful, and will keep be busy researching :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingHope Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We are doing the chalk pastel DVD from Creating a Masterpiece.http://www.creatingamasterpiece.com/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marisolstice Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 We're just going through the Usborne Art Treasury book for now. I'm not sure if it's enough for what you're looking for, but it's open & go, inexpensive, and actually gets done around here. I'm just coming back to say this is what we ended up doing, and it was great. I bought supplies at the beginning of the year, and told DD to pick a project (every other week), and have at it! Very pleased with it. Now for this year... Thanks for all the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marisolstice Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Oh, and on the off weeks, she just did free YouTube drawing videos by Mark Kistler, Shoo Rayner, and Jan Brett. She really enjoyed those, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Day Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Another vote for Artistic Pursuits here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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