$12
weeklyAnimal Art: Study and Draw the World's Most Unusual Animals
Completed by 157 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-12 learners per class
40 min
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
NEW SECTION NOW OPEN ON MONDAYS AT 11AM EST! This class is a unique mix of zoology and art, merging the study of unusual animals with instruction in how to draw these animals and the physical characteristics that make them so extraordinary. I will introduce the students to a variety of unusual, odd-looking and/or rarely seen creatures of the world and show where these animals fit into the classification system. Through engaging visuals on PowerPoint, I will help learners identify these creatures and together we will discuss what makes them so unusual; is it their appearance, behavior or elusive nature? Then, with a document camera (or PowerPoint) and a printable worksheet, I will guide the students through step-by-step instructions as we draw a realistic picture of the animal using colored pencils or any medium they want to use. For the last ten minutes (or so) of class, I play a few selections of calming instrumental music for learners to listen to while they complete their drawings. The animals will be introduced according the following schedule (subject to change as needed). More animals will be added as the class progresses. No previous art experience is necessary for learners to enjoy this class. NEW SCHEDULE: FALL 2024 through SUMMER 2025 SEPTEMBER: Week 1: Mexican Mole Lizard Week 2: Vaquita Week 3: Sea Pig Week 4: Blobfish OCTOBER: Week 1: Shoebill Week 2: Okapi Week 3: Axolotl Week 4: Hercules Beetle Week 5: Goblin Shark NOVEMBER: Week 1: Tapir Week 2: Frigatebird Week 3: Platypus THANKSGIVING BREAK DECEMBER: Week 1: Dumbo Octopus Week 2: Cantor Turtle Week 3: Pangolin CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR BREAK JANUARY: Week 1: Fossa Week 2: Panda Ant Week 3: Purple Frog Week 4: Capybara FEBRUARY Week 1: Tardigrade Week 2: Saiga Antelope Week 3: Barreleye Week 4: Hoatzin MARCH: Week 1: Elephant Shrew Week 2: Aye Aye Week 3: Chinese Giant Salamander Week 4: Fairy Armadillo APRIL: Week 1: Orange Oakleaf Week 2: White-Spotted Pufferfish Week 3: Saola Deer Week 4: Sri Lankan Frogmouth MAY: Week 1: Patagonian Mara Week 2: Blue Glaucus Week 3: Lowland Streaked Tenrec Week 4: Kakapo Week 5: Naked Mole Rat JUNE: Week 1: Feather Star Week 2: Eastern Long-necked Turtle Week 3: Maned Wolf Week 4: Giant Isopod JULY: Week 1: Gerenuk Week 2: Red-lipped Batfish Week 3: Sumatran Rhino Week 4: Dog-faced Snake Week of 5: Bloodybelly Jellycomb AUGUST Week 1: Aardvark Week 2: Mata Mata Week 3: Yeti Crab
Other Details
Supply List
A printable worksheet will be provided by the teacher. Students will complete the worksheet in class. Space will be provided on the worksheet for students to then draw a picture of the featured animal for that class. Students will need a set of at least 12 colored pencils.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Baptist Bible College
Fine Arts Studies at LSU, Commercial Art Certificate, Professional experience in a variety of commercial and graphic arts fields.
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