| Teaching Philosophy |
Foundations
Learning art is as much about sharpening one's creative intuitions as it is about mastering work techniques. At The Blooming
Paintbrush art and pottery classes, we, therefore, emphasize both. We also keep the teaching focus balanced between the actual
activities (activity-led) and the art-topics (knowledge-led). We rely on full hands-on approach to learning - student's learn as they
create (constructive-learning). We encourage students to also learn from their own discoveries as they work through various
exercises. We observe every student's learning process carefully and adjust the teaching details according to the learning interest
and abilities of that student. We believe that it is essential for a healthy learning that the teacher is well qualified and experienced in
diverse techniques of art, and engages enthusiastically in her student's learning process.
Paintbrush art and pottery classes, we, therefore, emphasize both. We also keep the teaching focus balanced between the actual
activities (activity-led) and the art-topics (knowledge-led). We rely on full hands-on approach to learning - student's learn as they
create (constructive-learning). We encourage students to also learn from their own discoveries as they work through various
exercises. We observe every student's learning process carefully and adjust the teaching details according to the learning interest
and abilities of that student. We believe that it is essential for a healthy learning that the teacher is well qualified and experienced in
diverse techniques of art, and engages enthusiastically in her student's learning process.
Our art teaching blends classical approach (e.g., practice by copying masters, apprenticeship) with contemporary styles (e.g.,
added focus on student's own abilities and creativities, discovery-based learning). Through a series of well-designed exercises,
we help students to master the essential elements of drawing, design, painting and sculpting. For the early learners, the teacher
works along with the student until the student can create art without frustration. As student's mature, the teacher takes a more
advisory role allowing student's styles to flourish. Students have a vast choice of media to work with - pencils, pastels, water color,
oil color, acrylic, clay, paper-mache, collage, etc. For mid to advanced levels, students can create their own projects with the help of
the teacher, as necessary.
added focus on student's own abilities and creativities, discovery-based learning). Through a series of well-designed exercises,
we help students to master the essential elements of drawing, design, painting and sculpting. For the early learners, the teacher
works along with the student until the student can create art without frustration. As student's mature, the teacher takes a more
advisory role allowing student's styles to flourish. Students have a vast choice of media to work with - pencils, pastels, water color,
oil color, acrylic, clay, paper-mache, collage, etc. For mid to advanced levels, students can create their own projects with the help of
the teacher, as necessary.
An Example Of Teaching Outcome - An 8-Year Old Student's Progress
Delivery
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One of the first classes
After about 10 classes
After about 20 classes
Note: Continuous student
improvement due to teaching in
the basic elements of drawing
and painting. Also note surer
and confident lines, great
improvements in understanding
and application of colors, better
formed compositions (including
new angles and view points),
over a span of about 20 hours of
teaching. (Presented with
permission of student's parents.)
improvement due to teaching in
the basic elements of drawing
and painting. Also note surer
and confident lines, great
improvements in understanding
and application of colors, better
formed compositions (including
new angles and view points),
over a span of about 20 hours of
teaching. (Presented with
permission of student's parents.)
