Pumpkins

Painted PumpkinsFrom “Deep Space Sparkle” Retrieved Sept. 2012 from

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/10/13/painted-pumpkin-art-project/

“I Can” Skills: I can mix colours with a paint brush. I can use scissors to cut paper. I can use paste to attach paper.

Painted PumpkinsINTRO…Explore and handle real pumpkins:

Notice the SHAPES. Follow the LINES with your finger. What LINES do you see?What TEXTURES do you notice?

Painted PumpkinsSession 1

MATERIALS…-orange construction paper (e.g., 12”x18”)-white oil pastels-red, orange and yellow liquid tempera paint-paint brushes

Painted PumpkinsSession 1

CREATE…• Pretend to draw a BIG pumpkin shape in the air. Try

using your whole arm as you make the shape.• Using a white oil pastel, draw a BIG pumpkin shape. (e.g., oval or circle, tall or wide…) • Add DETAILS based on your observations (e.g., stem;

lines arching downwards from stem to bottom)• Print your name in the bottom corner of the paper

Painted PumpkinsDEMONSTRATIONS…1. Practice holding/handling a brush.

“Just like my pencil in my printing hand.”2. Demonstrate how to: ‘scoop’ paint with the brush and apply it to the paper mix the yellow, red and/or orange on the paper

3. Distribute the supplies

Each artist decides what coloursto use, and how much paint touse for their pumpkin.

Artists’ Clean-Up

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Brush in water Painting to dry Wash hands

Jack-O’LanternsSession 2

MATERIALS…-scissors-pencils-white and black construction paper (e.g., 4”x9”)-white glue

CREATE…• Review “Scissor Safety”!• Demonstrate cutting skills (e.g. ‘gliding’ vs ‘snipping’)• Cut out your painted pumpkin & print your name on the back.

Jack-O’LanternsSession 2

CREATE… Cut & Paste

• Discuss FACIAL FEATURES and imagine your pumpkin as a Jack-O’Lantern… What SHAPES could you use?

• Demonstrate paper techniques/tips & gluing skills• Create your own Jack-O’Lantern using cut & paste skills

Jack-O’LanternsSession 2

Artists’ Clean-Up

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Supplies Away Artwork to dry Wash hands