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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

GARDEN GNOMES

 Garden Gnomes

Learning Targets

I can...

  • Create an original Garden Gnomes using drawing techniques learned in class
  • Use form (two dimensional three dimensional), space (positive negative), and texture (rough smooth) inspired by German Painter (1849-1923) Heinrich Schlitt
  • Use ceramic techniques (slab coil pinch) and design principles (composition proportion balance) based on Mythology
  • Define Hand Building (using hands, fingers, and simple tools to create forms)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. The Wasp Sting (2015) Heinrich Schlitt

2. Read "Secrets Of The Gnomes" by Will Huygen

3. Discussion Questions "Where do Gnomes live? Why do Gnomes were pointed caps? Are Gnomes magic? Do Gnomes ever show themselves to humans? Do Gnomes talk to animals and plants? Is it true that Gnomes do not get along with cats? What secrets are gnomes guardians of? Where were decorative garden gnomes first created? What do garden gnomes always wear? How do garden gnomes give greetings, farewells, and goodnights? Which of the gnomes knows the mot about mankind? Where do garden gnomes come from? What is the difference between garden gnomes and regular gnomes? What do you think about garden gnomes? What do you like about garden gnomes?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add lines for proportions (beard, hair, boots) within the silhouette of the ceramic garden gnome 

2. Mold clay into basic shapes (oval face, triangle hat, circle boots) of the ceramic garden gnomes

3. Use a needle tool to draw facial features (eyelids, nostrils, ears) within the silhouette of the Garden Gnomes

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Garden Gnome for Assigned Table

2. A Traveling Gnome With His Toadstool (2005) Heinrich Schlitt

3. Discussion Questions "Why are gnomes important in mythology and folklore? What special features do gnomes have? What are gnomes a sign of? What is the hidden meaning of seeing a gnome? What are unique characteristics of gnomes? What type of gnomes are in our story? Do either or both of these gnomes live where you do? What do you notice about this work? What impact do gnomes have with in America and more widely on the Western World? Where is the light and shadow in this artwork? Does the gnome look real in this painting? Is this subject matter symbolic in any way- of what?"

Lesson Activities

1. Add facial features (nostrils, eyelids, beard) within the silhouette of the ceramic garden gnomes

2. Add details (eyebrows, patterns, pupils) to the facial features (nostrils, eyelids, beard) of the ceramic garden gnomes

3. Use modeling tools (brush grip paddle) to smooth out facial features (nostrils eyelids beard) of Garden Gnomes

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Garden Gnome for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (simple tools, ceramic mat, air dry clay)

Lesson Activities

1. Add tempera paint to the positive space (neck head body) of the ceramic garden gnomes

2. Add tempera paint to the negative space (background) of the ceramic garden gnomes

3. Apply Gloss Finish to face proportions, facial features, and accessories of the Ceramic Garden Gnomes

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