How to Start a Teen Art Group
Teenagers need things to do. When they do activities with an adult as a supervisor they can stay out of trouble, have fun and make new friends. Unleash their inner artist by starting a group that promotes their creativity.
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Understand that starting a teen art group can be a little difficult at first but it can be done. The first thing you need to do is find a place to hold the teen art group. A large room in your house or a community building are great options for this type of group. Several large tables and chairs should be in the room. Assume you will be using this area for 2 hours a week. Ask your community associate if you can use the building on a set night each week. The community leaders will be grateful that you are stopping the teens from causing havoc in the town.
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Once you get a room or preferably the community building for 2-hour sessions you need to get the students to come out to you. Printing up flyers announcing the group and passing them out at the bus stop is a great way to get the teens interested. Have them RSVP with parental permission at least 1 week before the group meets.
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After you get the space for your art group and the students, now is the time for art to begin. Place newsprint paper, pencils and erasers on the table for ease of reach. Now give the teens something to draw. This can be something from imagination, a still life or free form. Having one of the teens sit in the middle of the room for everyone to draw is a great way to get them involved.
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Talk to your teen art group about art in the world. Famous things about artists that they may not know will peak their interest. Try to answer any questions they may have by providing art history books and general art books. Opening teenagers' eyes to art will make you feel like you are doing something right for them.
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Keep in mind that you can add paints to the class with canvas board or any other medium. Patience and praising are also needed to run a teen art group. Ask the group members what they want to learn, and then teach them that. You can also ask them to put on an art show for the community after working on a project. This is a great way to give teens a sense of accomplishment.
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