Deana Neibert
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Deana Neibert, a native Oklahoman, spent the first 18 years of her adult life teaching theatre. In Oklahoma, she was the drama and stagecraft teacher at Edmond Memorial High School where she was a member of the International Thespian Society. While at EMHS, Deana directed over 30 plays and musicals. In 2010, her husband, Lee was offered a job as a theatre professor at USC Upstate. Deana then moved to South Carolina where she was the managing director of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre. Although Deana spent many hours designing and painting sets, making props, and sewing costumes, she decided to trade the stage for a paintbrush. In 2016, Deana decided that she was ready to study art full time and attended USC Upstate in order to become certified to teach art. Deana currently teaches art to children at the YMCA, in local schools as an Artist in Residence, and teaches privately. Deana also teaches art to special needs adults at USC Upstate. Deana’s latest artworks have been in shows at USC Upstate, The Chapman Cultural Center and The Kentucky Derby Museum. Deana is thrilled to join Whizkidme family and cannot wait for you to visit her classes.
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Fall Semester
Artapalooza | 4-8 | Drop-In
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Week | Session Topic/Theme | Class Structure Students will do & learn: | Materials needed |
1 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create characters or scenes from the beloved children’s book Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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2 | Pete the Cat. I Love My New White Shoes | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create characters or scenes from the beloved children’s book Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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3 | How To Catch a Mermaid | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create characters or scenes from the beloved children’s book Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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4 | Shh…We Have A Plan | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create characters or scenes from the beloved children’s book Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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5 | A Bad Case of Stripes | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create characters or scenes from the beloved children’s book Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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6 | Where the Wild Things Are | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create characters or scenes from the beloved children’s book Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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7 | I Want My Hat Back | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create a cat inspired by the famous artist, Paul Klee. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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8 | Imaginary Towns | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create their very own imaginary town. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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9 | Kandinsky Inspired Animals | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create an animal using art techniques used by Kandinsky in his works of art. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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10 | Fall Leaves | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create an art print inspired by the beautiful leaves of fall. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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11 | Princess and the Pea | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create their art piece inspired by the fairytale, Princess and the Pea Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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12 | Pirates…arrrgh | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create their pirate inspired art Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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13 | Cute Kitten | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create a very cute baby kitten. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their artwork and discuss how they might use learned techniques in future art pieces. |
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Fall Semester
Artapalooza | 9-14 | Progressive
Week | Session Topic/Theme | Course Structure Students will do & learn: | Materials needed |
Weeks 1 & 2 | Illustrate Your Name | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to illustrate their name. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their understanding fonts and illustrationand show their piece so far. We will discuss what we will do next week. |
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Weeks 3 & 4 | Banyan Tree’s | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create a beautiful and unique banyan tree. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their understanding about the uniqueness and beauty of banyan trees. |
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Weeks 5 & 6 | Light At Night | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create a “Light At Night” art piece. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their understanding about what light looks like at night and how it might inspire future art pieces. |
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Weeks 7 & 8 | Paper Weaving | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create painted paper and then, using fiber techniques, will learn how to weave. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their understanding weaving terms and how this might influence them as artists. |
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Weeks 9 & 10 | Looking Up At The Fall Trees | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create art looking up into a tree covered in fall leaves. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their understanding of how perspective completely changes the way you create art. |
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Weeks 11 & 12 | 3D Cone Illusion Art | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will discover how to create a piece of art that uses highlight and shadow to create an optical illusion. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their understanding of highlight and shadow and how it can trick the eye into seeing something completely different. |
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Week 13 & 14 | Through the Wardrobe | Intro: Getting to know you: Young artists will share who they are, what previous art experience they have, and what art means to them. We will also go over all materials needed. Content: What are we going to do? Young artists will use their wonderful imaginations to create their own world living inside a beautiful wardrobe. Closing: What did we do? Young artists will share their process for imagination and how this might change their perspective on art. |
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Using The Class Plan
Please Note: Both Age Groups (if applicable) will follow the same class plan structure and content. The content delivery will be tailored to the age group.