When your middle school and high school students need a break from the rigors of math and science or language arts and history, they can join one of the superb art courses available on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Students taking Brenda Ellis’ Art Techniques course will learn how to make colorful arrangements in oil pastel this month. After arranging a group of objects, students will add color with oil pastels, then blend colors to shade their drawing, and finally will add a background. All previous lessons follow this step-by-step approach. Sharon Jeffus also offers a step-by-step approach in Studio Art for Teens. Her latest lessons are about trees and eagles. Not only will students learn how to draw and paint using specific techniques, they will take a look at classic works of art, enjoy nature, and see how literature impacts art. There are more than 15 lessons available anytime your students are ready to exercise the right side of their brains.

Tammie Bairen
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