Who is this class for? 
- Learners who enjoy creating art and want to have a solid art foundation. This is not for the learners that want to create crafts.
- Learners that are learning Spanish and want to practice holding conversations 
- Learners wanting to practice Spanish in a calm and creative environment
- Learners who want to be in the company of other creatives practicing art and Spanish
- Learners that are ready to take the next step in practicing conversations can join this class
- Learners that don't feel ready to speak Spanish or are just starting their Spanish journey but want to hear conversations in Spanish can join this class. 

***Parents and guardians that want to customize their learners arts and language class please see my 1 on 1 arts and Spanish class. The private class can be personalized based largely on the goals and needs that learners have. ***

Any required experience or knowledge learners need?
Learners don't need to have any art background for this class, if they have zero art background the only requirement is that they have an interest in learning about art techniques and mediums, not only in a playful manner but in an educational way as well. 

I will be translating from Spanish to English as I instruct class. This means that any learner can join this class. I will also help learners by translating for them if they need help. We won't go deeply into rules about the language, but I will correct learners and we may revise conjugation and vocabulary if needed. Again the goal is for them to hear a fluent Spanish speaker and for them to have the opportunity to practice listening & speaking (making mistakes is part of the process). 

My background: I speak Spanish and English. I love creating and teaching art classes to learners of all ages! 
I speak Spanish from Mexico. Since English is my second language I understand the process of learning another language. I’m also in the process of learning French! I don't expect students to know everything and together we will practice Spanish!

How is your class structured?
I love all things creative and so I have experience working with watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and mixed media! Since I have a passion for all things creative learners will have access to different topics. 

For some of these topics I will be providing reference pictures. The pictures will be pictures I've personally taken or from a commercial licensed site. Learners won't need to go to the site. I will post the picture file in the classroom and/or on the screen in during class.

Topics covered in Spanish:
Day 1: Introductions for myself and learners. We will go over general phrases that learners can use throughout the art camp as well as art related vocabulary. They will also receive a handout that they can refer back to. It will contain phrases and vocabulary. 
Day 2:  Understanding color and color mixing using acrylic paint (use red, blue, yellow)
Day 3: Introduction to painting in Gouache and introduction to watercolor. Learning basic to intermediate watercolor techniques (you will need salt for one of the activities)
Day 4: Painting still life objects in watercolor
Day 5: Exploring artistic style using the supplies you have on hand ( you need a minimum of two different types of art supplies no more than 4. For example: Crayons & acrylic paint, or Color pencils, markers, and watercolor)
Day 6: Abstract painting using acrylic paint
Day 7: Finding your color palette using watercolor
Day 8: Exploring composition using pencil
Day 9: Still life drawing using markers, pens, and pencil
Day 10: Abstract painting in Gouache or acrylic paint

All classes will be conducted in Spanish and translated to English. There will be times where we will focus more on Spanish rather than the art and others where we make more art rather than focusing on speaking Spanish.

How will you teach?
Each class I will teach some art techniques if needed and then we will do a project. 

I will do  art demonstrations that learners can follow. They will be able to see through my overhead camera. I never want learners to copy me directly so their own style will always be welcomed. There maybe a few topics such as learning about color mixing where copying exactly what I am doing is necessary however. 

Through out the class I will be speaking Spanish and will ask learners questions in Spanish, giving them an opportunity for conversation.