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Art by April: Watercolor Painting Geodes

This is a one time class where you will learn how to create a geode using watercolor painting techniques. A geode is a spherical rock that contains a hollow cavity lined with crystals. They are very colorful and so much fun to paint!
April Taylor, Prek-12 Art Teacher
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor painting! In this one time class, you will learn and practice fascinating watercolor techniques to create colorful layered geodes. I will use my overhead camera to show students step by step instructions on how to use the watercolors. I will also allow and encourage creative freedom in using colors, creating shapes, and inner designs of their geodes. Together, we will all create unique paintings, but all walk away with new knowledge about the capabilities of watercolors. Bring some coarse salt to this class to add an extra layer of texture to the inner crystal part of your geodes! See you there!

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Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Education from State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor's Degree in Education from State University of New York at New Paltz
Hello Outschool community!

I am April Taylor. I live with my amazing family in New York and I have been teaching visual arts on Outschool for 3+ years. I’ve been told I was “born to teach”. On Outschool, I teach art classes for children ages 8 and older. I I have classes in acrylic and watercolor painting, realistic drawing, and clay work. I hold a Bachelors degree in Art Education and a Masters degree in Professional Studies, where I focused on Humanistic and Multicultural Educational practices. I have 18+ years teaching experience in Prek-8 in virtual and in person settings. 

As a teacher, I like to keep class fun, upbeat, and flexible. During classes, I encourage balance, in terms of focus and discussion/communicating with myself and classmates. Interaction, open discussion about planning, and ideas/suggestions for their own or other's art is highly valuable, as is, quiet focus and concentration. In every class, I teach using a step by step approach to demonstrate how to do the skills and use the materials. I feel this provides a solid foundation for students to master skills and then put them to practice once they become more confident and independent. I also encourage creativity and encourage students to add or omit elements from their work that make it unique to them. I would much rather have 8 different drawings at the end, than exact replicas of mine! If a child wants to take their project in a different direction, I fully support and encourage them to do so!

When I am not painting and working with clay, I love being out in nature, spending time with my husband, two hockey loving boys, and our dog child. 

I look forward to meeting your child and helping them grow their love for art and learning. I hope to see your child in my classes soon!

***If this will be your FIRST CLASS on Outschool, please use my code APRILTA2020, to get $20 off of your first class!

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Meets once
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-8 learners per class

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