JaneGrey Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'm looking for input on any of these. I'm excited about Atelier (shout out to those out there on the forum who introduced me to this program), but I have this consuming desire to know about the other two (or anything else you'd recommend). Masterpiece Art is the program that includes Phonics of Drawing. I'm not afraid to teach art. I've always loved drawing. My brother is an artist and so is my mother-in-law, so I have other resources. My guys are little. I'm too tired to be creative. I would just like something that makes me go "WOW" while covering the elements of art. I've tried Artistic Pursuits, Discovering Great Artists, and How to Teach Art to Children. The last one just wasn't exciting (for me). I don't need something for art appreciation because we're fine on that. I'm primarily interested in art instruction. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Your situation sounds similar to mine and we *love* Atelier, despite the price tag. I love that it teaches actual art words, concepts, history, artists, etc, and puts it in a context small children can easily understand. For us, it was between Atelier and Meet the Masters. I chose Atelier because while MTM asks the child to copy an artist's piece, Atelier shows many different people doing the project and asks them to come up with something original within the set guidelines and style. Atelier is *super* easy to implement and includes a list of supplies you will need. They also sell picture study packets for use along with the lessons. I have no experience with the other programs you listed, though. Good luck with your decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academy of Jedi Arts Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 We had a great year with Atelier. That being said, we are going to switch to something else. The projects were super fun, but dd can not stand watching the teacher and the kids on the DVD. She *needs* to be able to see other artists in progress and examples of finished works though. Dh and I are talking about whether to do art lessons or try to find another home program that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneGrey Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thank you both! What levels have you used and for what ages? Academy of Jedi Arts: Please keep me posted on what you guys decide! I'm looking into art lessons here as well. Atelier is much cheaper than the highly recommended art classes downtown, though. (Plus, no driving.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 We have just used level 1 so far (started it in January or so). I plan on doing levels 2 and 3 in the coming year. There are 18 lessons per level, so basically a semester if you do it every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academy of Jedi Arts Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thank you both! What levels have you used and for what ages? Academy of Jedi Arts: Please keep me posted on what you guys decide! I'm looking into art lessons here as well. Atelier is much cheaper than the highly recommended art classes downtown, though. (Plus, no driving.) I started using level 3 with a 6 turning 7yo who had NO formal visual arts experience whatsoever. Now, the set up in the DVD was totally age appropriate probably. The projects were pretty spot on as far as dd's motor skills and art ability. But my dd did not like the presentation, which is what you pretty much pay for with Atelier. ITA- much much cheaper than outside classes, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda TX Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Just wanted to mention there is a great price for Meet the Masters at the Homeschool Buyer's Co-op through April 30th. https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/meet-the-masters/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneGrey Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 That's why I'm even looking at it. Nothing like a deadline to get you motivated to make a decision. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm a little confused. If you go to the Meet the Masters website, they are offering Track A for $29.95. At the Homeschool Buyers Co-op, it's more expensive. Is there a difference that I'm not seeing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmac Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 at the Co-op it is being sold in bundles. Is that the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Is "Meet the Artists" the same as this download? http://www.getinvolvedineducation.com/pdfs/For-Program-Managers/Meet-the-Masters-Program-Manual.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneGrey Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 I don't see where the regular prices are, but I'm pretty sure it has to do with the bundles. There are 3 tracks and 3 levels available for each track. You're probably seeing the price for one track and one level. The bundles at the co-op are for either 3 tracks (years) of the same level or the same track for 3 levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneGrey Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hannah: No, it's not the same thing. However, free is good! Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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