Barry Stebbing

Teaching Children Art at Home

Mr. Stebbing, creator of How Great Thou Art Publications, enthusiastically encourages and directs parents in teaching art. In this workshop he offers a wealth of insight, discussing such topics as evaluating student art work, specific learning objectives, "fundamentals", how to teach beginning painting, what to look for in an art program, and much more.  Slide presentations with visuals clarifying the "how tos" along with students' examples. There will also be a 10 minute drawing lesson emphasizing, step by step, the building blocks, or fundamentals, of drawing.

Teaching Children Art at Home [586kB PDF]

Nature Studies and Journaling

This workshop's purpose is to instruct students and parents in a simple and inspiring approach to drawing from nature and keeping a journal.  Mr. Stebbing has completed over 40 art journals during his lifetime and believes it to be a great educational tool for homeschoolers as it nurtures penmanship, encourages drawing from life, nurtures independent studies, and promotes creativity. Much of what is discussed is accompanied by an inspiring slide presentation. There will also be a 10 minute drawing lesson building students' confidence in their drawing abilities.

Nature Studies and Journaling [555kB PDF]

Learning to Draw

Great for all ages! All that's needed is a pencil and paper to enjoy this hour long workshop on learning to draw.  Mr. Stebbing has been teaching 3 day art classes throughout North Anerica to homeschoolers for many years, now estimating that he has personally instructed over 60,000 students. Using an overhead projector, students will follow along, step by step, learning the basic building blocks, or fundamentals. An educational and inspiring beginnning course in drawing for both younger and older students that will offer exercises in perspective, portraits, anatomy, fundamentals, and cartooning.

Learning to Draw [102kB PDF]

God and the History of Art

Mr. Stebbing, author of God and The History of Art, and the writer of many art history articles for homeschooling magazines, will introduce a variety of the great works of the masters in this workshop. There will be a delightful slide presentation, focusing on Christian artists and godly periods of art, along with discussing such topics as the purpose for art in the Church, the 2nd Commandment, nudity in art, various styles, and visiting a museum.  Workshop concludes with an inspiring ensemble of music and works by the great masters.

God and the History of Art [151kB PDF]