![STENCIL A POEM – Printmaking, Colour, Shape](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/stencil-a-poem-printmaking-colour-shape/e880e9dc8cbb551f67899c027bd20451-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - 12 Count
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm
- Crayola Paint Brushes - Round
- Crayola Acrylic Paint - 6 Count
- Crayola Model Magic - Assorted Colours
- Large Flat Stones
- Photograph of a Flower
- Water Containers
- Paper Towels
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/1387ed21c809404b6ae1451b0bb163d7-stepSml.png)
- Find a flower outside, or choose from a variety of flower images.
- Begin at the centre of the flower and draw the image outward on sketch paper creating a balanced, circular pattern, and repeating shapes.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/300bcce781ce379cdb93ca6502772a2e-stepSml.png)
- Find a large flat stone outdoors.
- Ask permission to use the stone in an artwork, and thank the earth for sharing the stone with you.
- Draw the flower image onto the stone, beginning in pencil with the centre of the flower.
- Use a balanced, circular pattern and repeat shapes and contrasting colours.
- Trace over the pencil drawing with a black fine line marker.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/372612d8f585ff09699017fd9c9a1853-stepSml.png)
- After viewing the artwork of artist Christi Belcourt, examine the flower drawn on the stone and decide on a variety of colours to paint the flower.
- Paint in the style of Christi Belcourt.
- Use the end of a paint brush to paint bead-like circles onto the flower.
- Make sure the colours contrast with each other in different sections of the flower so that the image is clear.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/7f21aa20d10d2a6eb7ad8e9627cd5c40-stepSml.png)
- Fill the entire flower with colour, working from the centre outwards (similar to a mandala).
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/e69e8a344af30dcb4c622fe65ca18f7d-stepSml.png)
- After reading about, and discussing the Seven Grandfather teachings, brainstorm the teaching of humility.
- What animals represent humility?
- What does humility mean to you?
- Share a time you have experienced humility in your life.
- What do humans need to survive?
- How do plants and animals help humans live?
- What animal do you feel connected to? Why?
- What is your relationship with animals? - Reflect on the word humility and your relationship to plants and animals.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/9f589e4231f03eff7fd5bb771686ec5b-stepSml.png)
- Choose an animal you feel connected to.
- Use Model Magic to form the animal, smoothing together separate pieces.
- Add detail to the animal using markers that contrast with the Model Magic.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/39aeca2a22a101ef079cb27a98c55909-stepSml.png)
- Create a self-portrait using Model Magic.
- Mix colours together to make a variety of skin tones, for example, red, white, yellow, with some blue makes a skin tone.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/2dbec7a2a3b587f77f40102b9401aff2-stepSml.png)
- Add clothes to your self-portrait using a variety of colours.
- Use markers to add detail to your face.
9
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/7d76a937a25b70b5336481beee97c3b7-stepSml.png)
- Set up your self-portrait and the animal you feel connected to on top of the painted flower stone.
- Share your sculpture with your classmates.
- Reflect on the connections between plants, animals, and people, and the meaning of humility.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Science,
Visual Arts,
First Nations, Metis, Inuit
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8