christmas ideas - snowman and tree

keeping the last two projects simple and quick (1.5hrs) to ensure students are able to take the pieces home instead of collecting next year. 

the snowman sits away from the background. students love it since it has a slight pop-out effect. 

Step 1: on paper, paint the background. being in sunny singapore, students didnt really assiciate with snow.

Step 2: on a second piece of paper, a cut-out snowman. there is a folded flap

at the top&bottom end 

Step 3: decorate snowman

Step 4:  Paste onto background. glue just the ends so it stands

the tree was done in acrylic, coloured markers and oil pastel. not forgetting the handy hair dryer. 

Step 1: paint background or use a sponge

Step 2: add colours onto wooden shapes. glitters might be a good touch. i usually dont use much of these as it gets everywhere. with fingers in eyes or mouth too. 

Step 3: paint tree. student can choose to paint shapes, shades or just plain o lines 

Step 4 (optional) use oil pastel to add finishing touches 

Christmas Garland

an unexpected project: student-artist wanted a piece to welcome her parents home from their working trip. this photo was snap as it sits on their bedroom door.

Scale: approx A3

Step 1: cut a ring from cardboard. 

Step 2: this is the tricky step - on the cardboard, pierce two holes. Take a wire strip, loop it through to form a hook. 

tip:: Twist the wire strip to make it stronger, like plaits.

Step 3: select colour paper. draw shape of leaves. than cut and paste

Step 4: Draw snowman (or any other christmas icon. Cut and paste