Art & Music Around the World

Art & Music Around the World will be an eclectic music & art class, where students will learn to appreciate the art & music of different cultures from around the world! Weekly topic examples include African folk art, Arabic calligraphy, Orchestra appreciation & an Advent series. Instrument instruction will be focused on international hand percussion, where students will learn the history of the instruments & receive basic instruction.

This class is suitable for students in grades 3-7. Motivated younger students are welcome to join, but may require parent or sibling side-by-side assistance. This class would pair well with Claritas, Spanish, IEW & Math for a well-rounded education for your elementary students.

Required Materials for Art & Music Around the World

• Good quality watercolor “cake” style tray, including water pen (1 per student recommended, but 1 per family can be substituted).
• Each student will need their own water pen. CLICK HERE for Recommended Art Resource on Amazon.
• Crayola Beginner Calligraphy Set. Style recommended: Amazon.com: Crayola Hand Lettering Art Set, Crayoligraphy, Craft, Gift for Teens, Age 14+ : Toys & Games
• Mixed media 9x12 sketchbook. Style recommended: Amazon.com: Bachmore Drawing Pad 9X12''(98lb/160g) 100 Sheets Mixed Media, Watercolor, Acrylic Art Pad for Sketching, Ink Sketchbook, Coloring in Multi-Media Top Spiral Notebook, Micro-Perforated, Heavy Weighted : Arts, Crafts & Sewing
• Standard household art supplies including: Crayons (Crayola quality suggested), 12 ct colored pencils (Crayola quality or better such as Prismacolor suggested), scissors, glue, tape, markers, construction paper, black sharpie.
• Stoie’s International Wooden Music Set. Style recommended: Amazon.com: Stoie's International Wooden Music Set for Toddlers and Kids- Eco Friendly Musical Set with A Cotton Storage Bag - Promote Environment Awareness, Creativity, Coordination and Have Lots of Family Fun : Toys & Games

A note regarding art supplies: Older students (especially those who excel in art), may prefer better quality materials, along with their own personal set of supplies. However, for younger students, standard quality materials & family style sharing may be appropriate. Please scale supplies as appropriate for your own family’s needs.

PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students have completed Art & Music of the Seasons or another comparable elementary art and music class so that student have basic cutting and pasting skills, and can work independently.