• Inspired Learning
    • reading
    • writing
    • art
    • math
    • science
  • Creative Learning
    • Preschool Activity Bags
    • LEGO Learning
    • Field Trips
    • Lapbooks & Notebooks
  • High School Learning
  • Interest Led Learning
    • Delight Directed Learning
    • Cultivating Curiosity
  • Co-op Learning
    • CO-OP Class Ideas
    • Geography Fair
  • Privacy Policy

Walking by the Way

the road to inspired learning

  • Inspired Learning
    • reading
    • writing
    • art
    • math
    • science
  • Creative Learning
    • Preschool Activity Bags
    • LEGO Learning
    • Field Trips
    • Lapbooks & Notebooks
  • High School Learning
  • Interest Led Learning
    • Delight Directed Learning
    • Cultivating Curiosity
  • Co-op Learning
    • CO-OP Class Ideas
    • Geography Fair
  • Privacy Policy

Fresco Painting

August 12, 2009 by Ami 1 Comment

For the past few weeks we’ve been studying Michaelangelo as part of our artist study. We study one artist and his paintings for 6-9 weeks and usually complete one project to go with the study. 

Michaelangelo painted on wet plaster, and Elijah painted on wet Plaster of Paris.
First, I found some containers to use as molds (round cake pans).   I told Elijah what we were going to do, showed him the molds, and told him to draw a plan of what he wanted to paint on paper.    He designed some kind of rainbowed pepperoni pizza (I’m sure Michaelangelo would be proud).  🙂

Then we mixed up the plaster with water according to the directions on the package.   

We let the plaster sit in the molds until it was starting to set.  It is REALLY tricky to know when to pop it out, but you definitely want it to still be wet.   For this reason, I recommend making more than you will need.  Chances are, some will break.  If they don’t break, your kids will probably be thrilled to paint extra (or you can paint one yourself!). 

Elijah painted it according to his design (minus the pepperonis)

Stupendo!

Filed Under: artist study Tagged With: art project, artist study, Michaelangelo

Comments

  1. Jimmie says

    August 13, 2009 at 2:34 am

    Wonderful, hands-on learning!

    You should add this to the Hands-on HS Carnival.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Meet Ami

Welcome! I’m a big believer in inspiring kids, cultivating curiosity, delight directed learning, living books, field trip adventures, and keeping your sanity while homeschooling. I hope you find something encouraging here today! You can learn a bit more about me here.

Connect with me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Subscribe

Search

Popular Posts

Make a Professional Homeschool Transcript with This Free Download

Make a Professional Homeschool Transcript with This Free Download

The Ultimate List of Homeschool Co-op Class Ideas

The Ultimate List of Homeschool Co-op Class Ideas

Giant List of Story Art Projects

Giant List of Story Art Projects

60 Super Geography Fair Project Ideas

60 Super Geography Fair Project Ideas

Creative Writing Dice Game

Creative Writing Dice Game

Copyright © 2025 · Simplify on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in