Workshops


CONTACT US AT VISUALMANNA@GMAIL.COM FOR INFORMATION OR CALL US AT OUR NEW NUMBER 1-816-318-1907 Our goal is to provide art lessons for students that encourage their creativity and bring out their own individual style. We give them not only vocabulary of the arts, art techniques, and art appreciation, but reinforce core learning as well in each and every lesson! "Thank you so much for blessing our family through your classes. All our children have learned so much! They come home from class and continue to draw! Homeschool Mom Thank you for the wonderful art seminar you gave our group Monday. Parents continue to make positive coments about the way in which you coduct your seminars, the children love it. It was such a privilege to meet you folks; you and your curriculum have truly been a blessing in my life." ~ Sheryl Long WE ALSO PROVIDE ART WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN DURING CONVENTIONS! In 2008 we did the Arkansas State Convention for the fifth year in a row. We did the National Homeschool Convention in New York. We love it and it is a wonderful opportunity for first class art education classes for all age students, along with training teenagers and giving credit to teacher assistants. The following workshops are available for conventions. They are three hours long. Handouts can be emailed to parents prior to workshop. Visual Manna has done similar workshops at the Arkansas State Convention for the last six years. Cost is $20.00 per workshop. All supplies are included. We can also do a Narnia Workshop, or a workshop for advanced students upon request. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop. 1. BASICS OF ART This three hour class is a basic class on art techniques, vocabulary, and art appreciation. Students learn the effect of light on an object and use shading, shadow and texture to create an original composition. Students learn about copyright. They learn how to draw a face using the classic Greek proportions, and do an exercise in one (a cityscape) and two point perspective (a castle). They study master artists from the Renaissance through Expressionism. The also create a sculpture from terra cotta clay. 2. GEOGRAPHY THROUGH ART In this workshop, we start by making a picture of the earth on black paper with colored chalk. We discuss Gerardus Mercator and the art of map making. Students look at old maps and then make their own map and parchment paper. We draw different geological terms on the map (such as a reef). We take a quick trip around the world doing art projects from all corners. We talk about art of the Orient and make a Chinese scroll using tube watercolors. We learn about pagodas, Bonsai Trees, Koi, etc. Students learn some additional water color techniques, as well. Next, we talk about famous buildings in Europe and elements of architecture. Students draw the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa while learning about architecture in Europe. We sculpt a soldier after viewing the terra cotta army of Xian. We learn one point perspective while drawing bridges from around the world. 3. AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH ART We begin this workshop by looking at the works of great early American portrait artists, and then draw a structured portrait of George Washington on black paper using colored chalks and charcoal. We look at pictures of John James Audubon’s work and draw a bird picture using oil pastels. After looking at pictures by Frederick Remington and Charles M. Russell, students do a process drawing of a horse head using pencils and 12” x 18” white paper. . We work with clay, learn pottery techniques, and make a Indian sand painting design. We conclude with a discussion about Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan and do a cityscape in perspective. In the "Young Lions" program, first students learn how to make a lion in chalk and charcoal. They put a word with their line to express a character trait they have. Please email us at: visualmannaworkshops@gmail.com "The word here is 'it was perfect!' I asked the boys if there was anything they thought could be different and that was their response. I want to thank you for setting up the seminar. My oldest son had participated in an earlier Visual Manna Seminar and I had hoped the last couple of years they would come to our area again. The age ranges were excellent for our family, it's not often that both boys get to enjoy a class together. Thanks again." ~ Janice "I was going to email you and tell you how much our two enjoyed the day! Big smiles and lots of information shared with the new people they met. We were hoping there would be additional classes during the year. As far as the age divisions, our two are so close together they will probably always be together---both a blessing and a bane???? The length was great ---for me at least. I was able to get a ton of stuff done. Thanks for organizing this. We all really enjoyed the day". ~ Mary GRAPHIC ART WORKSHOP Visual Manna will be giving a graphic art computer workshop on how to use desktop publishing programs, graphic art programs, photography/art, etc. Students receive free open source software worth over $2000.00. They learn how to write a book on Scribus, how to manipulate pictures, how to put images into their book. How to draw on the computer and make a graphic work of art is included. Information on public domain art and copyright is given. Cost is $50.00 via the internet. This includes CD. Class is four hours long. A class given for a support group is only $25.00 per student. How to Write a Book Workshop (Internet) This workshop about writing and publishing books gives information on the basics of writing as well as getting your book ready for publication, promoting your book, and where to send your book. Jeffus is a graduate of John Brown University and has a B.S.S.E. in Art Education, a certification to teach English from the University of Arkansas, and has written over 20 books in conjunction with her nationally known company Visual Manna located in Salem Missouri. Cost is $75.00 per student. More than one student can come to a location and do the workshop for the same price. Some of the topics this workshop will cover include: Choosing a Title Writing a Preface or Introduction Developing a Table of Contents Questions to Ask When Writing A Book Writing the Draft Understand printing and print runs and copy prices Evaluate costs carefully Hire good help Get a tax number Publish an online newsletter Create a blog Do a press release Trade links Create a podcast These workshops are modified for younger students. What a wonderful presentation for Narnia fans. Children of all ages will love this art class. We had children from K thru 12 in these two different level of classes and they had a great time, took home wonderful creations and a gained a better understanding of this wonderful world of art. Thanks so much Sharon, The Lawrence Home School Group Workshops for Younger Students Narnia Workshop Students ages 4-8 Lesson one is making a lion in the foreground with warm colors and a castle in the background in cool colors. Children learn basic shape recognition, vocabulary of the arts, and enhance fine motor skills with each lesson. We will learn hot and cool colors and texture. We will make a room with an open wardrobe (precut) going into Narnia. We learn how to draw the lamp post and learn about patterns, etc. We will then make a forest and make talking trees with the door coming open at the bottom of the tree. Finally, we will sculpt characters out of clay. We will learn how to make a map of Narnia. Cost is $15.00 for the first child in the family and $12.00 for each additional child. All supplies included. All About Animals This workshop is also for older and younger students. This workshop explores different animals in their natural habitats, such as a animals of the desert, animals around the house, animals in the zoo, animals in the rain forest, and creatures of the sea. Students will learn the technique of drawing using geometric shapes, the basics of color theory, the use of composition, and the meaning of positive and negative space in art while looking at master art work. PARENTS ARE VERY WELCOME TO BE A PART OF OUR OLDER STUDENT WORKSHOPS. THEY CAN REGISTER AND TAKE THE CLASS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Basic Color Seminar This workshop begins with the basics of shading, shadow, and texture. The student first draws a picture in black and white. This is followed by a short lecture on color theory and the color wheel. The students then do a monochromatic picture. We demonstrate how to use light and darkness to define objects. Using complementary colors, students draw a still life of fruit. Next, students take a picture of their choice and make it into a color wheel using oil pastels. After our lunch break, we begin painting on canvas. First a presentation is given on how to get a picture onto the canvas. After their canvas painting is completed, students are given a water color demonstration and then have the opportunity to produce their own watercolor. We use tube watercolors on high quality paper. Master artists, Monet, Vermeer, Bingham, Rembrandt, etc are discussed. THIS WORKSHOP CAN BE FOR OLDER AND YOUNGER STUDENTS. Science through Art We begin with a lesson on astronomy and we do a solar system picture, learning how to shade and color the planets on black paper. We talk about zoology and make a metamorphosis picture of a caterpillar to a butterfly, or a tadpole to a frog showing pictures by Escher. Students draw a bear in his natural habitat in one dimension, and then sculpt it in three dimensions. After a discussion on the science of botany, students draw plants and flowers. Finally, we learn about flight, and design and build a flying machine. 30.00 THIS INCLUDES BOOK on CD. Ancient History through Art This workshop begins with a lesson about shading, shadow, texture, perspective, props, etc., during which students create an animal of their own design. The next lesson explores Noah’s ark and the color wheel. Students learn how to draw the ark in one point perspective, and blending colors in a rainbow. This is followed by cave paintings on sandpaper. Making a clay tablet, we discuss the invention of writing. We then make a heavy bronze foil two dimensional art form as we discuss the Bronze Age. We then talk about Egyptian orthostats, and make a necklace. After the lunch break, we learn about ancient Greek pottery, and paint on a curved surface. Students also make a mosaic or fresco. Finally, we learn to draw Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns and end the workshop drawing the Parthenon in two point perspective. 30.00 WORKSHOP INCLUDES BOOK ON CD. Horses and Western Art CHECKLIST FOR ORGANIZING A WORKSHOP AT YOUR LOCATION. 1. FIND A GOOD FACILITY FOR THE WORKSHOP. THIS CAN BE A CHURCH, A LIBRARY OR EVEN A COMMUNITY CENTER. CHILDREN NEED RESTROOMS, TABLES, AND ACCESS TO A SINK (CAN BE IN THE RESTROOM). 2. COORDINATE DATES WITH FACILITY AND VISUAL MANNA. 3. YOU CHOOSE A TOPIC. SEND OUT EMAILS AND FLYERS TO LET FAMILIES KNOW ABOUT THE TOPIC AND AGES. CHILDREN NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH. REMIND PARENTS THAT FOODS WITH ANY PEANUT CONTENT CANNOT BE ALLOWED IN THE WORKSHOP. STUDENTS CAN BRING COLORED PENCILS AND MARKERS. WE CAN PROVIDE THESE FOR A MINIMAL COST, HOWEVER, EACH CHILD NEEDS HIS OWN SET. ALL OTHER SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED. 4. FOR EVERY 8 CHILDREN AGES 4 THROUGH 8 WE NEED TO HAVE A HELPER. FOR EVERY TWENTY CHILDREN AGES 8 AND UP WE NEED A HELPER. WE CAN PROVIDE HELPERS WITH A FREE BOOK on CD. 5. LET PARENTS KNOW THEY CAN PAY PAL, PAY VISA/MASTERCARD BY CALLING 1-888-2757309 OR SEND A CHECK ADDRESSED TO VISUAL MANNA. 6. ORGANIZER CAN CHOOSE TO COLLECT THE CHECKS, HOWEVER A 100.00 DEPOSIT NEEDS TO SENT ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP. 7. THE MINIMUM NUMBER FOR LOCAL WORKSHOPS IS 20 TO 25 STUDENTS. THE MINIMUM NUMBER CAN CHANGE WITH DISTANCE TRAVELED. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER IS 100. 8. A SIMPLE LUNCH NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE TEACHERS.