Has anyone used Artistic Pursuits in a co-op setting?

[Angel]

We are beginning to brainstorm ideas for next year's co-op. I am looking into Artistic Pursuits and it just hit me that maybe that would be a fun, yet educational co-op class.

Anyone ever tried this?

Thanks!

[Tina in WA]

Nope, but I used Atelier (http://www.homeschoolart.com) this year. It was wonderful! Some were a 2 class project, but most took 1 hour to complete.

I would think that if you could complete a lesson in an hour (or the alloted time for the class), it was be wonderful! :D



OH MY! I just saw they came out with a level 8! Off to read more about it!

[Lenora in MD]

I used it this year for my co-op. OUr class was one hour, once a week. It worked out fine. The kids enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. I used it for for our 4-6 grade class. I did not read the chapter to them. I read it first and then introduced the concept to them in class. We did the picture study together, a la charlotte mason. Then I had them draw something using the concept we just learned. I think the oportunity to just practice their drawing once a week was a real benefit. I used the 4-6 book, which meant it did not require extensive supplies, just a pencil, paper and eraser. That was easy for the moms.

[Angel]

Thanks for the replies. I think we will be going with something more academic but I wanted to throw it out there if it might work, and I think it could.

Thanks again.

[Kimm in WA]

We did this for the PreK - 3rd grade crowd at co-op and they really enjoyed it. They LOVED the watercolor crayons - I'd never seen them before.

Kimm