Artist

Explain what an artist is. Name creation’s Master Artist.

Name and know the primary colors.

• a.

  Mix these colors to make three new colors.

• b.

  Use these six colors to make a picture.

Demonstrate how to sharpen pencils and clean brushes.

• a.

  Sharpen two pencils.

• b.

  Using water, clean your brushes.

Make a design with each of the following:

• a.

  Fingerpaints

• b.

  Colored pencils

• c.

  Felt markers

Learn an art technique and demonstrate two of the following:

• a.

  Potato prints

• b.

  Stencil

• c.

  Papier-mâché or clay model

• d.

  Bread dough art

Make two of the following:

• a.

  Invitation

• b.

  Bookmark

• c.

  Greeting card

• d.

  Poster

One who professes and practices an imaginative art. Discuss with the children what type of artist they are. Do they sing, play an instrument, draw, act in plays, do crafts, etc. In different ways we are all artists.

Red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors. Mix red and yellow to make orange, yellow and blue to make green, and blue and red to obtain violet.

Teach how to sharpen pencils. Stress cleaning brushes thoroughly. Demonstrate safety in handling pencils and brushes.

Wear aprons when working with fingerpaints or felt markers. Kids may make designs of things God made and tell the day He made them.

Teach children to make fun designs and to clean up after their project is completed. The Internet, craft books, or your local library will have resources that will be helpful.

Make an invitation to an Adventurer meeting, church program, etc. Make a card, bookmark, or other item that may be given as a gift to an older person or shut-in.