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Polar Bear Multi-Sensory Collage

Polar Bear Multi-Sensory Collage

IDEAS DESIGN CHALLENGE
Inspired by Paola Pivi: Art with a view

* Tip: Read this whole lesson plan before you get started so you can see how the plan will evolve.

Lesson Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours

MATERIALS

  • Magazines
  • Bear template print out (or learn how to draw one here)
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Black marker
  • Any other art materials around the house with texture such as cotton balls, shredded paper or fabric

Vocabulary:

Texture simply means how something feels when it is touched. If you touched a piece of marble, it might feel smooth and cold. A piece of wood would feel rough. 

Overlap to place or be placed so that a part of one covers a part of another.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Watch the following videos about Paola Pivi’s exhibition at The Bass and her use of materials.

 

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
Search through magazines and find images with all sorts of textures and cut or rip them out. Collect all your textures and save them aside. Here are some examples of textures you might find in magazines: tree bark, clouds, skin, clothing, hair, metal, stone.

STEP 2
Cut out your polar bear by following the outline of the bear (use the above downloadable template or draw your own!)

STEP 3
Glue your collection of textures onto the bear.

STEP 4
Use the black marker to make eyes, a nose and a mouth.

STEP 5
Try to look for examples of more than six textures.  Show us by tagging @BassCreativityCenter.

You did it! Use a black pen or pencil to sign your name, date and title your piece on the bottom, or on the back of the artwork. Be sure to share your work by taking a picture of your sculpture and tagging @BassCreativityCenter and #BassCreativityCenter.

LEARNING BENEFITS
Determining different types of textures supports cognitive growth, problem solving skills and language development. Sensory play also helps to develop and enhance memory functioning.

ADAPTATION FOR OLDER ARTISTS
Challenge yourself by drawing your own bear and try to find different types of textures in ONE color!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Be sure to share your artwork by taking a picture of your collage and tagging @BassCreativityCenter and #BassCreativityCenter. 

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