Back to the New Term: September at Wild About Art

A Fresh Start with Art Journals

As we welcomed our students back for the new term this September, we began with something special – distributing personalized art journals to each student. You might wonder why we're so excited about these journals. Here's the thing: in today's digital world, kids are increasingly used to working on loose papers that often end up lost or thrown away. Their creative journey deserves better documentation!

These art journals represent a new approach we're bringing to our studio. Instead of scattered papers, students now have a dedicated space to collect their learning journey, preserve their techniques, and track their artistic growth throughout the term. Every sketch, every experiment, and every breakthrough will be captured in one meaningful place.

Starting with the Fundamentals

We believe in building strong foundations. So, Week 1 began gently with line drawing exercises. These fundamental techniques might seem simple, but they're the building blocks of all great art. Our students explored various line-making strategies, discovering how a single line can express emotion, movement, and texture.

Artist of the Month: Marc Chagall

This month, we're diving into the dreamlike world of Marc Chagall! Now, you might be thinking – why Chagall? His whimsical, floating compositions are perfect for teaching fundamental drawing concepts in an engaging way. Through Chagall's work, students learn to draw:

• Goats and farm animals in dynamic poses

• People floating or playing violin

• Houses with personality

• Fish and other creatures

• Multiple objects in harmonious compositions

  
  

These might seem like basic subjects, but they're often overlooked in traditional art education. Rather than calling this unit "Drawing Farm Animals" (which, let's be honest, might sound boring to our Gen-Z students!), we're exploring these fundamentals through Chagall's magical lens.

Teaching for Today's Generation

After 15 years as an educator, I've learned that bringing fresh perspectives to classic lessons makes all the difference. By connecting basic drawing skills to Chagall's imaginative world, we're making learning both meaningful and exciting. Students aren't just drawing a goat – they're creating dream-like scenes where goats might fly over villages or dance with musicians!

Looking Ahead

Week 1 went wonderfully well. Students embraced their journals and showed genuine excitement about exploring Chagall's artistic universe. The energy in the studio has been fantastic. We're looking forward to Week 2, where we'll continue building on these foundations while diving deeper into Chagall's techniques and symbolism.

Resources for Art Practice at Home

📚 Teachers Pay Teachers Store

Looking for art worksheets and printable art lessons to continue the creativity at home? Visit our Teachers Pay Teachers store where you'll find downloadable lessons from our studio, including Marc Chagall-inspired activities and drawing exercises. These resources let your kids practice the same techniques we're teaching in class, reinforcing their learning between sessions.

🎥 YouTube Channel - Free Art Tutorials

Subscribe to our Wild About Art YouTube channel for:

• Free art tutorials for kids

• Studio vlogs showing behind-the-scenes of our classes

• Step-by-step drawing tutorials

• Art technique demonstrations

• Student artwork showcases

• Tips for parents supporting young artists at home

  
  

Join Wild About Art Classes in Bahrain!

Ready to enroll your child in our art classes for kids? Contact us at 33307249 to learn more about our programs and reserve your spot for the September term.

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