ART CAMP: Paint a Galaxy Landscape
In this very popular 2-day painting camp, students will create several watercolor galaxy landscape paintings.
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,497)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Assessment
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grading
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Through the guided painting process, students will learn how to paint in wet-on-wet technique and add simple silhouette shapes. My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows. My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time! At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is. More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and practice techniques for painting a "galaxy" with watercolor paint using the wet-on-wet technique.Students will paint a silhouette landscape using solid black acrylic or watercolor paint.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Painting the Background
We will use several sheets of SMALL (4X5-ish) watercolor paper (8X10, 9X12, or 11X14 paper can be cut smaller prior to class), so students can experiment with different colors, amounts of water, mixing techniques, etc. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Painting the Landscape
We will add stars and landscape forms to previously painted and dried galaxy paintings. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Watercolor paper (1-2 sheets of 8X10, 9X12 or 11X14, pre-cut into 4 equal pieces). I always plan to paint 4 small galaxy backgrounds with different color combinations. I recommend Canson brand. Watercolor paint: I recommend Crayola, Prang or Sargent Art in the oval pans, OR the kind that comes in small tubes. Paint brushes (variety: I like round, size 6 or 7 for this project, plus round, size 2 or 3 for small details). **PLEASE** Make sure you have watercolor paper and good quality watercolor paints. Other papers, especially cardstock, are not surface treated for watercolor and will cause the student to become frustrated. Likewise, acrylic paints do not work well for this because they will not flow like watercolor. However, two optional colors of acrylic are recommended for session 2: black for the landscape silhouettes (although black watercolor will work fine) and white for stars if the student wishes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
1497reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire
As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down painting lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.Reviews
Live Group Course
$40
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-12 learners per class
