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This past spring, after a crazy-busy winter, my kids and I had the privilege of taking an art time rabbit trail. We tucked our normal art plans aside, and chose instead to use See the Light's Art Class Vol. 1 DVD. We absolutely loved it! Pat's unique style of combining faith AND art technique in an easy-to-implelent video was EXACTLY what this tired momma needed! All I had to do was hit "play." (For more of my thoughts, see my original review.)
But the truth of the matter is, after getting a short respite from my teaching-every-subject schedule, I was ready to jump back into the art teacher role and so we went back to Plan A. Although I absolutely loved the videos, I also really loved teaching art myself.
That was six months ago. How does she feel about the program now??? I'll let her tell you in her own words.
After searching scores of different art curriculums, and filling our cabinets with art books that left us feeling discouraged and incapable as artists, we discovered Art Class by Pat Knepley. Pat starts each lesson with a blank sheet of paper, just like us! It was a breath of fresh air compared to other art curriculums that start by showing you a finished masterpiece, and leaving you feeling inept and bewildered as you look down at your own starch white paper. She cheerfully and thoroughly explains each step, and we sit comfortably in our living room mimicking her strokes. After a few minutes, we look down at our papers amazed at the outcome! She encourages our spirits, ensuring us that we were made by a Creator, and He has gifted us to do great things. My children have never been so eager to have art class, nor have they ever been so well equipped to make their own masterpieces thanks to Pat's live-action teaching! -The Announcer's Wife
I know there are MANY mommas just like The Announcer's Wife that would love to provide art for their kids, but who can't seem to find a program with REALISTIC expectations. That's why I am super excited to be able to announce that...(Insert dramatic drumroll)...
See the Light will be giving away (1) Art Class - 1 Year set, Volumes 1-9 to one family. We will be picking a random winner September 15 at 11:59p. Winner will be contacted via email and must respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. All entries will be verified.
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We would start with volume 1. We do a lot of arts and crafts projects through other subjects, but with an incremental program I would start with the basics.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway! I have a budding artist in the family and he would love this!
ReplyDeletedifferent children at different levels. but think I would start with volume one
ReplyDeleteWould love to try Art Class. My kids really want to do art but I'm not artistic. We would start on volume 1. Sounds like fun, I could learn with them!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fun, I too have a budding artist!
ReplyDeleteSpent considerable time this summer perusing the various art choices out there. This curriculum sounds great. Three littles, 6 and under, so I think we'd start with volume 1.
ReplyDeleteI purchased volume 1 this school year (per your recommendation)- we need volume two and beyond. Thanks for the chance to win. My daughter is really enjoying it so far.
ReplyDeleteGreat Giveaway! I have kids in grades 10th, 4th, 1st, and Pre-K, and this would be a good start for the younger grades to do together.
ReplyDeleteWe would start with volume 1 since we don't have any of them yet.
ReplyDeleteWe would start with Volume 1, since this would be our first "official" art class!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect art course for our family! We would definitley start with Volume 1.
ReplyDeleteWe would start with Volume 1 since our family has little artists, and the beginning is a very good place to start. :)
ReplyDeleteWe'd start with vol. 1, since none of us have had formal art class until now (1 non-artistic mom, 1 9y boy just recently interested in art, 1 6yo daughter who loves art and does well for being self-taught)
ReplyDeleteWe would also start with Vol 1! Gotta get the basics first!
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ReplyDeleteWe need volume 1!
ReplyDeleteIt would be perfect for our family we would start with volume 1
ReplyDeleteWe would definitely have to start with volume 1!
ReplyDeleteIt would be perfect for our family I have twin boys who love art!!
ReplyDeleteWe would be starting at the beginning.
ReplyDeleteI would start with Volume 1 (The Basics). My daughter enjoys art and I prefer to start at the very beginning of this set if we won it teaching the basics of art. It would definitely cut down on planning time if we won this set. Thank you for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteI would start with volume 1! My son loves anything that has to do with Art :)
ReplyDeleteWe'd start at the beginning! With a cup of tea for Mom!
ReplyDeleteWe'd start at the beginning w/a mug of tea for Mom!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteVolume 1 would probably work best for us right now!
ReplyDeleteVol 1
ReplyDeleteI have daughters in 1st and 3rd grades so I think I would like to start with Vol.1
ReplyDeleteWe would start with Vol. 1.
ReplyDeleteI have such a range of ages, we probably would start with Volume 1 (although I'm sure my older boys would do well with the other volumes too!)
ReplyDeleteoh thanks for the chance to try this out -- teaching art has always been a struggle for me. we'd start with volume 1. thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this opportunity! My children love art and have a deep desire to learn more! We would start with volume 1.
ReplyDeleteI am an art major and this looks like a great art class.
ReplyDeleteI'd begin right at volume 1.
ReplyDeleteWe'd start with volume 1. My son and I both need a push when it comes to art...
ReplyDeleteWe would start with Volume 1 since we've never tried See the Light. Sounds like a great art class!
ReplyDeleteI would start at vol 1 because, well it is #1 and I have a hard time doing things out of order! I never cared for art class as I always felt inept, but I have 2 budding artists (3 if you include the dry erase marker on the couch project from my 1 year old) so this sounds great!
ReplyDeleteso glad you shared this! Would love to get it! :)
ReplyDeleteWould love some help in this area. We always start at he very beginning; it's a very good place to start. :)
ReplyDeleteWould absolutely start in the beginning! I would love structured art lessons for my daughter. We move frequently, so to be able to give her some base work would allow us to place her more easily with new teachers.
ReplyDeleteThe basics as we are just starting out on this journey!!
ReplyDeleteWe would probably have a few different levels but I think everyone would benefit starting with level 1.
ReplyDeleteStarting with volume 1 would be our interest level
ReplyDeleteWe would start with volume 1! And your blog has been extremely helpful to me as we start homeschooling this year for the first time. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe'd like to start with volume one.
ReplyDeleteWe'd definitely start with volume one....maybe I could learn to draw finally!
ReplyDeleteVol 1. :)
ReplyDeleteI want this!!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of them would work for me. I have a 5th, 2nd, K and 3year old.
ReplyDeleteVolume 1 would be best for us. I have two beginners.
ReplyDeleteThis is great ~~
ReplyDeleteThis is our 1st year homeschooling and my kiddos would love this!
ReplyDeleteVolume 1 would be just right for us since my kids are 6 & 8 and we haven't done much art yet in our homeschool.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so fun! Having someone else (other than me) teaching sounds very appealing:)
ReplyDeleteWould love something like this. My DD loves art but alas I am not very knowledgeable about teaching art.
ReplyDeleteVolume one, we are just getting started.
ReplyDeletestart at the beginning Vol. 1
ReplyDeleteI echo all the comments to start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. Volume 1
ReplyDeletelet's start with volume 1 :)
ReplyDeleteWe would need to start with volume 1 too. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWith one in kindergarten and one in second grade, just beginning homeschooling, volume 1 would probably work best for us. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would prefer to start with volume 1 and begin at the beginning with my children!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, We would definitely benefit from volume 1. I have always felt like I am just not creative at all. Art is one of those subjects that is not my favorite because I am not creative. I try to do it at home because I know that my kids need to do art in some form. My son who is 6 years old still scribbles. I definitely need the help and encouragement. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVolume 1 would be great for our family!
ReplyDeleteVolume 1 would work best for my family!! :)
ReplyDeleteVolume one would be best for us.
ReplyDeleteVolume 1 since I have mostly littles and NO experience teaching art!
ReplyDeleteDrawing to go w/Mona Brookes this year :)
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