DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT THROUGH THE HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW.

Like never before, online resources have become a vital part of our life. Even though the necessity level might change, the value and usefulness is sticking with us. Creating a Masterpiece is a great example of an online program that gives families what they need to educate their children well, regardless of the circumstances. For my review today, we are talking about their Art History Program that is designed to compliment other art history programs.

What We Received:

We received access to the Art History Program from Creating a Masterpiece through the end of 2021. The Art History Program includes:

• Styles of Art in History: Ages 5 and up

• Historically Themed Projects: Ages 6 and up.

• Exploring the Art of Yesterday: Age 13 and up.

• Paint like Vermeer: Girl with the Pearl Earring: Masterpiece level of difficulty. .

How It Works:

Since the Art History Program is designed to compliment other art history programs, there is no designated order of instruction. Each section and project has a specific context and suggested age level but which project and when is something the parent/student is free to determine for themselves. Each individual project consists of instructional videos by owner, Sharon Hofer and a supply list. The number of videos varies with each lesson. Also, having the correct supplies is very important to the Creating a Masterpiece approach so they even offer a place where you can order exact supplies when necessary. Since the videos are prerecorded, students can go at their own pace and families can all participate multiple times with any/all projects.

What We Thought:

Since my children are ages 8 and 10 years old, we narrowed our choices by choosing from the Styles of Art in History and Historically Themed Projects. This fall we are focusing on Old Testament stories and ancient civilizations so I thought the Egyptian projects would compliment their education best right now. The first one we tried out was Egyptian Period: The Royal Hunt (Colored Marker) followed by the Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Nomads. Both of them required the same materials and supplies, which simplified things for us. Once they had their supplies and space set up, the video gave them everything they needed. Not once did they ask for help or have any concern. A few times they would stop while one of them caught up. On one of them, my 10 year old finished the video, but my 8 year old couldn’t go that fast so she restarted where she needed it.

After looking around at all of the possible projects, it was clear to me that Creating a Masterpiece is an awesome resource! With a wide variety of mediums to choose from, there is so much to gain from using this program in your homeschool.

Social Media Links: Creating a Masterpiece

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createamasterpiece

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyDU-6301Pwj_1Dez9YkumQ

Since there are so many different projects to choose from, read about the projects other families tried out through the link below.