Lessons by Author: Valerie Kerwin

Drawings & Collage Valerie Kerwin Sent in by the YMCA in Sarasota, FLorida, this lesson explores the use of multiple figures in the medium of collage. Fence Mural Valerie Kerwin This ambitous teacher created a fence mural with her students in Sarasota, Florida. Each student's figure drawings becoming full-scale figurative paintings on a bright and bold playground fence. Figure Cut-Outs Valerie Kerwin This fun lesson begins with drawing the figure Haring-style. Experimenting with different poses, students design and create large-size cut-out constructions. Tabletop Graffiti Mural Valerie Kerwin When an art teacher from a YMCA in Florida decided to clean up her shabby tables and teach her students about graffiti art, she decided to combine the projects and revive the tables with art! A strong emphasis on collaboration and cooperation led to a classroom full of personalized furniture.