Maxi (9 -13) Art Program

ABC ARTISTIC ADVENTURES

8-Month Artist & Art Movement Journey for Ages 9-13

Class Time: Tuesdays, 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Discover new techniques, explore colour and form, and create detailed and meaningful art inspired by the masters!

Overview of the Program: What We Will Learn Each Month

Month

Calendar Month

Artist & Movement

What We Will Learn

Month 1

May 2026

Piet Mondrian & De Stijl

Explore color relationships including primary, secondary, and complementary colors. Create balanced geometric compositions and experiment with negative space.

Month 2

June 2026

Vincent van Gogh & Post-Impressionism

Practice blending colors, experiment with different brushwork techniques like impasto and scumbling, and use texture to express emotions and movement.

Month 3

July 2026

Pablo Picasso & Cubism

Break down forms and faces into overlapping shapes and perspectives. Use layering, shading, and mixed materials to create cubist-inspired portraits.

Month 4

August 2026

John Muafangejo

Explore relief printmaking with linocuts, create meaningful symbols, and design patterns to tell personal stories in black and white.

Month 5

September 2026

Paul Klee

Express feelings through color and abstract shapes. Combine line, shape, and texture to create rhythm and movement in mixed media artwork.

Month 6

October 2026

Georgia O’Keeffe

Focus on detailed observation of flowers and plants. Practice watercolor blending and glazing, and create paintings with smooth transitions.

Month 7

November 2026

Frida Kahlo

Create self-portraits that tell your story using symbolic imagery and folk art patterns combined with painting and collage.


Month 1: May 2026 — Piet Mondrian & De Stijl

What We Will Do: Explore how colors work together and how to create strong compositions with shapes and space.

Week

Activities

Week 1

Build a color wheel including primary, secondary, and complementary colors.

Week 2

Study Mondrian’s grid style. Use rulers and masking tape to create colorful geometric paintings that include complementary colors.

Week 3

Make balanced and asymmetrical compositions by combining shapes and experiment with negative space using paint and collage.

Week 4

Free project combining all the techniques with attention to color harmony and shape relationships.


Month 2: June 2026 — Vincent van Gogh & Post-Impressionism

What We Will Do: Explore different ways to apply paint and create texture to bring paintings to life.

Week

Activities

Week 1

Learn about and try the impasto technique, applying thick paint to create texture.

Week 2

Experiment with scumbling (dry brush technique) for subtle texture effects.

Week 3

Paint a landscape or portrait focused on showing movement and emotion through brushwork.

Week 4

Create a mixed media artwork using paint layers and textures to express feeling.


Month 3: July 2026 — Pablo Picasso & Cubism

What We Will Do: Break down images into shapes and viewpoints and combine different materials to make unique portraits.

Week

Activities

Week 1

Draw faces and begin reshaping them using geometric forms and overlapping parts.

Week 2

Add shading and details to create depth and form within cubist shapes.

Week 3

Use magazine clippings, textured paper, and drawing to build portraits with layers.

Week 4

Finish mixed media portraits integrating various techniques and materials.


Month 4: August 2026 — John Muafangejo

What We Will Do: Learn printmaking basics using linocuts, create patterns, and tell stories through black-and-white images.

Week

Activities

Week 1

Understand the linocut printmaking process and safety. Design a symbolic image for carving.

Week 2

Carve a simple linocut and practice printing it carefully.

Week 3

Develop patterns and layer prints to create texture and meaning.

Week 4

Create a final print artwork that combines patterns and storytelling.


Month 5: September 2026 — Paul Klee

What We Will Do: Use color, shape, and line to create artwork that feels alive with rhythm and emotion.

Week

Activities

Week 1

Explore how colors can express different feelings and paint abstract shapes to represent those moods.

Week 2

Try combining different lines and shapes, layering crayons, watercolor, or ink.

Week 3

Create compositions that show movement and rhythm using repeated patterns and shapes.

Week 4

Design a freeform “dancing” abstract painting mixing all studied techniques.


Month 6: October 2026 — Georgia O’Keeffe

What We Will Do: Observe flowers closely and practice soft blending techniques to paint natural forms realistically.

Week

Activities

Week 1

Draw detailed flowers, focusing on shape and structure using pencils and colored pencils.

Week 2

Learn watercolor glazing techniques to blend colors gently for smooth transitions.

Week 3

Paint flowers with acrylics, emphasizing soft edges and color gradients.

Week 4

Experiment with mixed media combining drawing and painting to create garden-inspired art.


Month 7: November 2026 — Frida Kahlo

What We Will Do: Create meaningful self-portraits using symbols and folk art patterns with paint, collage, and textured materials.

Week

Activities

Week 1

Explore Frida Kahlo’s artworks and symbolism. Sketch ideas for your own symbolic self-portrait.

Week 2

Paint the main portrait and begin adding folk art-inspired patterns around it.

Week 3

Add materials like fabric, yarn, and paper to create a textured collage effect.

Week 4

Complete your portrait and add finishing touches to create a layered and expressive artwork.

 

Month 8 December 2026 — Exhibition, Exhibition Prep & Celebration
Our Exhibition Journey:

  • Children will select their best and favorite artworks created throughout the year for the exhibition display.
  • I will guide them through the entire exhibition process, teaching how exhibitions work, including planning, organizing, and displaying artwork.
  • Students will actively participate in preparing the exhibition: deciding on layout, mounting, labeling, and hanging their artwork.
  • Together, we will create a professional and inviting art exhibition space showcasing their creative journey.
  • Family and friends will be invited to attend the exhibition, giving children the opportunity to present their artwork and explain their creative process.
  • After the exhibition, we will have a joyful celebration party with music, snacks, and certificates recognizing each child’s hard work and creativity.
Month Calendar Month Artist & Movement What We Will Learn
Month 8 December 2026 Exhibition & Celebration Over two weeks, students will select their best work and learn how exhibitions are planned and organized. They will participate in laying out, mounting, labeling, and hanging their artwork to create a full exhibition space. Family and friends will be invited to view the exhibition, followed by a celebration party to honor the year’s creative achievements.