Robots! Robots! Robots!

The Robots Are Coming!

 

Kids love robots. It's a fact. Every robot project we do at the studio is a success. I saw this project on Deep Space Sparkle and decided to try it. The results were wonderful! I tried this with ages 4+. It involves a little bit of prep work, mainly cutting down the cardboard.

Materials:

Robot Drawing Sheet (feel free to use your own design or have kids design their own!)
Practice Paper
Pencil
Large Peice Bristol Paper
Corrugated Cardboard, cut into varying squares and rectangles
Paint, grey and other assorted bright colors
Brushes
Glue
Scrap Paper
Buttons, Tin Foil, Fabric Scraps, Lace, Beads, Sequins

 

 

Step One

Start with a practice drawing of your robot. Explain that shapes are mainly squares and rectangles. Although we'll use cardboard to create our final robots, never miss the chance to do a little practice drawing.

 

Step Two

To create a interesting background draw lines top to bottom on large piece of Bristol Paper to create stripes. Then paint between lines using assorted bright color paints.

Step Three

It's time to make some robots! Glue squares and rectangles onto background into robot shape. Once in place, paint with grey paint.

 

Step Four

Decorate your robot! Use tin foil, buttons, sequins, and beads to put the final touches on your robot. The more creative the better!

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We have been busy, busy, busy at the studio!  Here's a glimpse of what we've been up to.....

Making something pretty for our Valentines!

 

Flowers as tall as us!

 

Calling all animal lovers, painted deer busts!

 

To Grandmothers House I Go!

Superhero Love Bugs Rule!

 

Hidden Treasures!

 

First Signs of Spring!

 

 

Have a Great Weekend!

 

 

 

Love Bugs, Grand Opening, Art Shows, and More!

 

Love Bugs, Grand Opening, Art Shows and More!

Winter Classes are in full swing here at the studio and we're so excited to see so many new and returning students. A busy studio is a happy studio!

Our Pooler studio Grand Opening is approaching and we decided to combine the Opening with a Art Show. Love Bugs is our theme and we'll be transforming the studio into a exotic garden. A ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, Valentine crafts, and surprises are all part of the fun!

Here's how to make your own love bugs at home!

 

Love Bugs Projects

This is a fun, easy painting project! My only requirement was that the bugs were bright and colorful. I had everyone draw their bugs extra big to make painting easier and to ensure they did not lose their shape or any details.

 

Materials:

Love bug drawing sheet (although feel free to create your own style of bug)
practice paper
pencil
Bristol paper
paints
brushes

Step One

Start by practicing drawing the love bugs. Some students wanted to create their own which was great!

Step Two

Pick your favorite love bug and redraw, using the whole piece of paper. Outline in black crayon.

 

Step Three

Paint love bug and background using lots of bright, jewel like color. Finish by outlining with black paint using a small brush.

Love Bugs!

Christmas Artwork Highlights!

Christmas Artwork Highlights!

 

Here are a few highlights of the Christmas inspired artwork our talented students created over the month! Have a Happy and Safe Holiday and we'll see you in the New Year! XO!

Crazy Reindeer Project!

Crazy Reindeer Project!

This fun holiday project was developed by Jane, a wonderful artist and teacher! Jane did this project with her drawing class and I liked it so much I used it too! This project works best for ages 6+.

Materials:

Reindeer Drawing Sheet
practice paper
pencil
Bristol paper
black crayon (or any color crayon)
white oil pastel
blue paint (thinned with water)
brown paint
dark brown paint
red paint
black paint
brushes
scrap paper
scissors
glue

Step One
Using the drawing sheet as a guide, practice drawing your reindeer. Pay close attention to how the shapes create a reindeer silhouette!

Step Two
Re-draw reindeer on Bristol paper and outline with crayon. Next, using a white oil pastel make white dots (snowflakes) all over the background. Paint over background with thinned blue acrylic paint (snowflakes should show through).

Step Three
Paint your reindeer! Brown paint for the chest, head, and ear. Dark brown for the antlers. Red for the nose and blue or dark brown for the eye. Time to outline! Outlining is great for bringing back features that might have gotten lost while painting. Outline using black paint on a small brush, older kids should practice using only the tip of the brush for a finer line!

Step Four
Decorate the antlers with cut paper ornaments! Voila! Crazy Reindeer is finished!