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Finishing and Presentation

Sculpture: Assemblage and Found Objects

Day 155of 180
Week 31of 36
45Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Complete an assemblage sculpture using mixed media

2

Develop artistic decision-making skills

3

Practice expressing creative intent through an artist statement

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 35:31-32

“He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs”

— Exodus 35:31-32 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's gift of creativity and artistic skill

📦 Materials Needed

  • Completed assemblage sculpture from previous days
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Blank artist statement worksheet
  • Pencils
  • Optional: Glitter, additional decorative elements
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art adventure! We'll be putting the finishing touches on our amazing assemblage sculptures.

💭 Review Question: What challenges did you overcome when building your sculpture yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring final artistic decisions and creating meaningful artist statements

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • How paint and details can enhance your sculpture's meaning
  • Importance of artist statements in explaining creative choices
  • Reflecting God's creativity through art
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What story does your sculpture tell?
  • How might your artwork show God's creativity?
3Activity: Sculpture Finishing and Artist Statement (20 min)
project

Complete sculpture with paint and decorative elements, then write an artist statement

📝 Instructions:
  1. Carefully paint your assemblage sculpture
  2. Add any final decorative details
  3. Complete the BibleMouse artist statement worksheet
  4. Choose a meaningful title for your artwork
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on basic painting and minimal details

Challenge: Create a multimedia presentation about the artwork's inspiration

4Closing (10 min)

Share sculptures and artist statements with family

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about creativity today?
  • How does your artwork reflect something special?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about art criticism and how to describe artworks

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Assemblage art uses found objects to create meaningful sculptures

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression
  • Help child articulate their artistic choices
  • Celebrate the unique design process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel uncertain about final artistic decisions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, careful detailing, ability to describe artwork

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Photograph the sculpture for a BibleMouse art portfolio
  • Create a small display area to showcase the artwork
  • Discuss how artists use creativity to glorify God

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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