Simple Screened T-shirts, ages 9,10,11

I researched how to do simple screened t-shirts, tried a few, and decided on this process. You can research online to get more details. We used embroidery hoops, drapery sheer fabric (polyester), latex house paint, sponge and silk screen ink. The students drew their designs on paper. They traced their designs on the drapery fabric that was stretched in the embroidery hoops. Then they painted the negative areas with the latex paint (we used a light gold color...it was left over from one of the rooms in our house). It takes a few coats of paint to completely cover the areas. Be careful to get clean edges. Better to do a few thin coats than one heavy, drippy one. Let it dry till the next day. I put the t-shirt on a drawing board with a paper in between the t-shirt and board. Then the students each took turns using a cut strips of the kitchen sponge and silk screen ink to dab the positive areas. Let dry and turn the t-shirt inside out and iron to set the ink. Then wash and wear!
Link here to see the other class's t-shirts.

Geometric Patterns and Patterns, ages 7, 8 and 9

We looked at The Mitten, by Jan Brett and saw that she used borders that were symmetrical on her pages. We also looked at Ukrainian Easter eggs and talked about the patterns, geometric shapes...
So we took 19x24 inch paper and folded it in half. Then folded one of the halves on itself. This left us with a sheet with a fold in the center. We used markers to design a pattern using a shape in the center that would be divided in half when opened up. Then in the blank center they made a geometric flower shape.
Great designs!!!

Observation Painting, ages 7, 8 and 9

I set up a still life using a teapot, citrus fruit and a strong light source. We talked about using simple shapes to draw the teapot, overlapping, color mixing and shadow placement. The students used acrylic paint on canvas board.

Image with Windows, Teen Class

We talked about how to tell a story using multiple images. So the students picked a theme and then showed more detail using windows. I will post them as the students finish so come back often!

watercolor 15 x 22 inches

acrylic 16 x 20 inches

acrylic 16 x 20 inches

acrylic 16x20 inches

Oil Pastel and Watercolor Trees, ages 9-12

The students used oil pastels to draw trees keeping in mind the light source and bark texture. Then they painted some wonderful color washes to give it a time of day. Lovely!

Simple Screened T-shirts, ages 7, 8, 9

I researched how to do simple screened t-shirts, tried a few, and decided on this process. You can research online to get more details. We used embroidery hoops, drapery sheer fabric (polyester), latex house paint, sponge and silk screen ink. The students drew their designs on paper. They traced their designs on the drapery fabric that was stretched in the embroidery hoops. Then they painted the negative areas with the latex paint (we used a light gold color...it was left over from one of the rooms in our house). It takes a few coats of paint to completely cover the areas. Be careful to get clean edges. Better to do a few thin coats than one heavy, drippy one. Let it dry till the next day. I put the t-shirt on a drawing board with a paper in between the t-shirt and board. Then the students each took turns using a cut strips of the kitchen sponge and silk screen ink to dab the positive areas. Let dry and turn the t-shirt inside out and iron to set the ink. Then wash and wear!

 

the paint, fabric and hoop

Summer Camp Info is Here!

We have plenty of new projects and plans
for students to explore different mediums, styles and techniques...

http://room101art.blogspot.com/p/summer-camp-info.html

Registration is now open. Please email to get the registration form.
Room 101 is located in Mars PA, north of Pittsburgh.

Self Portrait, ages 9, 10, 11

Self portraits with a story.... We looked at examples of self portraits throughout history and talked about backgrounds, clothing and what the portraits say about the time and people. The students created their self portraits sharing some of what is important to them.   Acrylic 16x20 inches.