Project Description
This class students how to design an image for a community mural or interior space, focusing on composition and environmental context. Together, they will learn how to research and apply historical and cultural context in design. Then, students will enlarge an image using the grid technique and paint a design on a large canvas or wall.
Final Product
Students will create a long-lasting mural in or near their school or a large canvas which can be moved.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand how murals can illustrate cultural and historical values of a certain place.
- Students will be able to size up images using the grid technique in order to transfer their designs to any larger canvas or surface.
- Students will understand how teamwork lends opportunity and connection in large scale artwork.
Suggested Grades
K-12th grade
Pricing Breakdown
- 4 visits at 45 minutes each (may be more or less visits per class, depending on the scale of the mural)
- Prep hours: 1 hour per classroom plus extra hours of design and painting time for permanent murals
- Travel from Oakridge
- Mural pricing varies depending on the project. Please contact us at artsed@lanearts.org to discuss pricing.
**4j schools choosing this residency through the ArtSpark program will be required to pay a portion of the material fees and design fee**
Testimonials
“Barbara was amazing while working with the students, she was very patient and kind. She was very knowledgeable and you could tell that she enjoys what she does. The students all looked forward to seeing her every Wednesday for art class.”
—teacher at Willamette Leadership Academy talking about Barbara Council.
Meet the Artist
Why I teach art:
“I want to create an avenue for students to explore ideas with freedom while helping guide them toward success. Uninhibited imagination can surprise us with results not yet discovered. I never think there is one way to achieve something. Art is a practice of creative problem solving and fun—what better way to grow and learn?”
—Barbara Counsil
