Dungle
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Dungle on Nov 8, 2018 23:22:51 GMT 1, I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art.
Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start.
Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times.
But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art?
I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art.
Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start.
Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times.
But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art?
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by jluhiex on Nov 8, 2018 23:36:31 GMT 1, I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art. Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start. Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times. But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art?
Shred the art and talk about destroying capitalist structures. Or maybe it was an anti-anti-capitalist gesture because it just doubled in value.
I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art. Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start. Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times. But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art? Shred the art and talk about destroying capitalist structures. Or maybe it was an anti-anti-capitalist gesture because it just doubled in value.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Chrisp on Nov 8, 2018 23:41:16 GMT 1, You could tell them he used to be a naughty boy and now he's just a rich naughty boy. I think his name is Rob, you could drop that in.๐
You could tell them he used to be a naughty boy and now he's just a rich naughty boy. I think his name is Rob, you could drop that in.๐
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by settingson on Nov 8, 2018 23:49:08 GMT 1, I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art. Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start. Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times. But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art? Why not consider using a paint brush rat as the stencil and they can then try and combine their name or even a sketch by painting alongside. At least they then have an individual piece of artwork each. Suppose it depends if it's an art class or more of a demonstration?
I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art. Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start. Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times. But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art? Why not consider using a paint brush rat as the stencil and they can then try and combine their name or even a sketch by painting alongside. At least they then have an individual piece of artwork each. Suppose it depends if it's an art class or more of a demonstration?
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by coller on Nov 8, 2018 23:52:48 GMT 1, seems like a golden opportunity to introduce them to the geopolitical opera that is israel/palestine
seems like a golden opportunity to introduce them to the geopolitical opera that is israel/palestine
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 23:59:57 GMT 1, marketing- why everything they see is an advert
big corps and how they control us
doom and gloom
or get them some stencils , some sponges full of paint, and let them loose
marketing- why everything they see is an advert
big corps and how they control us
doom and gloom
or get them some stencils , some sponges full of paint, and let them loose
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 0:09:43 GMT 1, seems like a golden opportunity to introduce them to the geopolitical opera that is israel/palestine You could try to teach them that Banksy is trying to make you look to things differently, to think instead of to plainly accept. I'd use Dismaland examples, as it was a 'kids theme park'. And please try to teach them the concept of critical thinking and leave any indoctrination out of it.
seems like a golden opportunity to introduce them to the geopolitical opera that is israel/palestine You could try to teach them that Banksy is trying to make you look to things differently, to think instead of to plainly accept. I'd use Dismaland examples, as it was a 'kids theme park'. And please try to teach them the concept of critical thinking and leave any indoctrination out of it.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by eyectopus on Nov 9, 2018 0:23:16 GMT 1, My five year old Daughter arrived home from school with art she made a few weeks ago. The teacher gave them four different colour paper rectangles each and attached them to a black sheet they put a handprint on each section. Before this he showed them a Youtube video of Warhol, that she was able to direct me to by the background song in the video. She talked about Warhol for a weekend and I was very impressed.
Banksy could be thought in a similar way I reckon. Even a potatoe or sponge stamp could be used. Or hand out print outs of another image and alter it with stamps.
My five year old Daughter arrived home from school with art she made a few weeks ago. The teacher gave them four different colour paper rectangles each and attached them to a black sheet they put a handprint on each section. Before this he showed them a Youtube video of Warhol, that she was able to direct me to by the background song in the video. She talked about Warhol for a weekend and I was very impressed.
Banksy could be thought in a similar way I reckon. Even a potatoe or sponge stamp could be used. Or hand out print outs of another image and alter it with stamps.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by GMA on Nov 9, 2018 9:29:26 GMT 1, Sounds like it'll be an interesting lesson, more so if they're engaged
I think spray paint would be great fun. Maybe you could make individual pieces and then at the end have one big area where everyone contributes. You could make it a group activity and split them into groups of four...getting them to discuss what they want to create, maybe a topic of interest and paint it up together.
Whatever it is, have fun.
Sounds like it'll be an interesting lesson, more so if they're engaged I think spray paint would be great fun. Maybe you could make individual pieces and then at the end have one big area where everyone contributes. You could make it a group activity and split them into groups of four...getting them to discuss what they want to create, maybe a topic of interest and paint it up together. Whatever it is, have fun.
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Hubble Bubble
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Hubble Bubble on Nov 9, 2018 12:03:55 GMT 1, I personally think this is a terrific piece of work. Not because of its message re: our current political situation which nine year olds needn't be burdened with (IMHO) but how art can be interpreted in different ways. For schoolchildren, to me, this can highlight the dark nature of bullying, how bullies look to others, how individuals, no matter how different, can be beautiful and should be admired and not ostracised. Possibly worth a chat? Anyway, hope it goes well.
I personally think this is a terrific piece of work. Not because of its message re: our current political situation which nine year olds needn't be burdened with (IMHO) but how art can be interpreted in different ways. For schoolchildren, to me, this can highlight the dark nature of bullying, how bullies look to others, how individuals, no matter how different, can be beautiful and should be admired and not ostracised. Possibly worth a chat? Anyway, hope it goes well.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by RoboJ on Nov 9, 2018 12:15:38 GMT 1, You could talk about the different concepts of art. Some are is designed to be stunningly beautiful and capture a moment in time. Technically brilliant artists like canneletto managed to make this look effortless. But thatโs not the only way to make art. Instead you can look at the work of Banksy. Itโs not technically difficult, indeed the school children can recreate his work easily within 1 lesson. However what makes it art is the way it takes your mind on a journey. The visual element of the artwork is only a key to open the art in your mind because itโs been painted to make you think about something. There are many different types of art but Banksy is one of the pioneers of this โmind artโ. Maybe there are other classical artists you could research to see if anyone else was doing something similar.
You could talk about the different concepts of art. Some are is designed to be stunningly beautiful and capture a moment in time. Technically brilliant artists like canneletto managed to make this look effortless. But thatโs not the only way to make art. Instead you can look at the work of Banksy. Itโs not technically difficult, indeed the school children can recreate his work easily within 1 lesson. However what makes it art is the way it takes your mind on a journey. The visual element of the artwork is only a key to open the art in your mind because itโs been painted to make you think about something. There are many different types of art but Banksy is one of the pioneers of this โmind artโ. Maybe there are other classical artists you could research to see if anyone else was doing something similar.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by racket on Nov 9, 2018 12:44:48 GMT 1, Sounds all heavy for 9yr old kids
Sounds all heavy for 9yr old kids
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Hubble Bubble
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Hubble Bubble on Nov 9, 2018 12:49:06 GMT 1, Sounds all heavy for 9yr old kids Don't think so... I think what @roboj is saying is that kids can be taught that art isn't just Old Masters. It can be simple Stik men (if only there were an artist to use to illustrate this) but it's all about how it affects us and what it makes us think about. I quite like that as an opening for discussion with young kids.
Sounds all heavy for 9yr old kids Don't think so... I think what @roboj is saying is that kids can be taught that art isn't just Old Masters. It can be simple Stik men (if only there were an artist to use to illustrate this) but it's all about how it affects us and what it makes us think about. I quite like that as an opening for discussion with young kids.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Whitefish on Nov 9, 2018 15:04:39 GMT 1,
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by d.r. perseus on Nov 9, 2018 15:49:54 GMT 1, Distribute play money than have a lottery with only s few winners than allow them to trade prizes for other kids money ..,..only to use that money to aquire available and more desirable prizes.
Distribute play money than have a lottery with only s few winners than allow them to trade prizes for other kids money ..,..only to use that money to aquire available and more desirable prizes.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by chr1s on Nov 9, 2018 15:56:29 GMT 1, I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art. Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start. Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times. But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art? I think it's great that you're showing them the process of using stencils and showing how Banksy's work is typically created on the street. But I would advise against using spray paints in a classroom setting. I'm guessing you're going to be indoors and in an enclosed classroom with limited or no ventilation. The fumes with spray paint are strong and lingering. You might bring a can of spray paint and a respirator mask and explain how Banksy typically works, but I wouldn't spray indoors. But use acrylic paints when you do your demonstration.
I am having to teach a group of 9 year olds at my daughters school about art. Iโve plumped for Banksy as my focus, and girl with balloon is the obvious place to start. Iโm gonna make a stencil of it with them and spray it a few times. But has anyone got any other ideas of a way to get them enthusiastic about Banksy and engaged with the art? I think it's great that you're showing them the process of using stencils and showing how Banksy's work is typically created on the street. But I would advise against using spray paints in a classroom setting. I'm guessing you're going to be indoors and in an enclosed classroom with limited or no ventilation. The fumes with spray paint are strong and lingering. You might bring a can of spray paint and a respirator mask and explain how Banksy typically works, but I wouldn't spray indoors. But use acrylic paints when you do your demonstration.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by iamzero on Nov 9, 2018 17:23:07 GMT 1, Montana make a water based paint.
Montana make a water based paint.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by iamzero on Nov 9, 2018 19:22:13 GMT 1, And another thing... why the hell would anyone want to attempt to politicise nine year old kids. Let them be children for fucks sake.
And another thing... why the hell would anyone want to attempt to politicise nine year old kids. Let them be children for fucks sake.
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Dungle
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Dungle on Nov 9, 2018 21:06:24 GMT 1, And another thing... why the hell would anyone want to attempt to politicise nine year old kids. Let them be children for fucks sake.
Chill out.
Not politicising anyone.
Was asked to come and talk about art so offered to do graffiti/ Banksy thing, a Damien Hirst spot print one and an Andy goldsworthy outdoor one.
Just things thatโs iโm Interested in, no alterior motive.
And another thing... why the hell would anyone want to attempt to politicise nine year old kids. Let them be children for fucks sake. Chill out. Not politicising anyone. Was asked to come and talk about art so offered to do graffiti/ Banksy thing, a Damien Hirst spot print one and an Andy goldsworthy outdoor one. Just things thatโs iโm Interested in, no alterior motive.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by iamzero on Nov 9, 2018 21:23:46 GMT 1, And another thing... why the hell would anyone want to attempt to politicise nine year old kids. Let them be children for fucks sake. Chill out. Not politicising anyone. Was asked to come and talk about art so offered to do graffiti/ Banksy thing, a Damien Hirst spot print one and an Andy goldsworthy outdoor one. Just things thatโs iโm Interested in, no alterior motive.
It wasnโt actually a dig at you dude.
And another thing... why the hell would anyone want to attempt to politicise nine year old kids. Let them be children for fucks sake. Chill out. Not politicising anyone. Was asked to come and talk about art so offered to do graffiti/ Banksy thing, a Damien Hirst spot print one and an Andy goldsworthy outdoor one. Just things thatโs iโm Interested in, no alterior motive. It wasnโt actually a dig at you dude.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by stuckeyc on Nov 12, 2018 3:29:42 GMT 1, My daughters friend came over the other day all excited to tell me that there was an article on banksy's shreded stunt in the "Time for Kids" magazine they read in class. Might be a good easy way to start. I can send you a scan if you want
My daughters friend came over the other day all excited to tell me that there was an article on banksy's shreded stunt in the "Time for Kids" magazine they read in class. Might be a good easy way to start. I can send you a scan if you want
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Dungle
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Dungle on Nov 13, 2018 7:49:51 GMT 1, My daughters friend came over the other day all excited to tell me that there was an article on banksy's shreded stunt in the "Time for Kids" magazine they read in class. Might be a good easy way to start. I can send you a scan if you want
Yes please mate that would be great.
My daughters friend came over the other day all excited to tell me that there was an article on banksy's shreded stunt in the "Time for Kids" magazine they read in class. Might be a good easy way to start. I can send you a scan if you want Yes please mate that would be great.
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Michael James Art on Nov 18, 2018 7:37:30 GMT 1, I think it would be fantastic to teach them that art, good art should speak to the viewer and create an emotional connection. Art doesnโt need to be elaborate or super colorful to do that. Banksyโs genius lies in his ability to convey and communicate a message or emotion by using a simple image in black or grey. While the image is simple in its execution and design, the message might be very complex and sometimes it can be controversial but what it says might be universal. You might not speak english, but you understand clearly the message. No politics. No anti government. Just about what art is and what it says to you or how it makes you feel. Chances are if you feel a certain way about things many others will feel the same way too. You would be very surprised on how in-touch children are with their feelings and emotions, and how they are able to express themselves freely without the constraints of social acceptance, filters or political correctness. The things they say and their observations are uncanny (sometimes very funny!) but always insightful. That might be a better way to teach them.
YANK!!
I think it would be fantastic to teach them that art, good art should speak to the viewer and create an emotional connection. Art doesnโt need to be elaborate or super colorful to do that. Banksyโs genius lies in his ability to convey and communicate a message or emotion by using a simple image in black or grey. While the image is simple in its execution and design, the message might be very complex and sometimes it can be controversial but what it says might be universal. You might not speak english, but you understand clearly the message. No politics. No anti government. Just about what art is and what it says to you or how it makes you feel. Chances are if you feel a certain way about things many others will feel the same way too. You would be very surprised on how in-touch children are with their feelings and emotions, and how they are able to express themselves freely without the constraints of social acceptance, filters or political correctness. The things they say and their observations are uncanny (sometimes very funny!) but always insightful. That might be a better way to teach them.
YANK!!
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Dungle
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by Dungle on Nov 22, 2018 17:51:27 GMT 1,
the end results from 2 sessions with two classes of 30 x 8 year olds
the end results from 2 sessions with two classes of 30 x 8 year olds
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Teaching kids about Banksy, by eyectopus on Nov 22, 2018 21:52:28 GMT 1, That looks great. How did you do it in the end? Did you use spray paint?
That looks great. How did you do it in the end? Did you use spray paint?
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