Art Club - Acrylic Painting
Join our weekly acrylic painting class where we will paint together step by step. In this supportive class environment, we will create artworks featuring animals, nature, landscapes, and seasonal themes while learning various art techniques
Lauren Eberhardt
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 5 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Many paintings are not complete in just one sitting. Students are welcome to continue painting on their artwork if desired. Students are encouraged to bring back paintings they have worked on during the week to share their progress.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
During this fun and creative art club, students will learn to paint landscapes, seascapes, animals, and objects from both nature and our imagination. In the spring, we will focus on painting floral designs, trees, and spring scenes. In the summer, we will capture the beach, seashells, boats, and palm trees. In the fall, we will paint seasonal themes such as pumpkins, apples, and fall animals. In the winter, we will create snowscapes, winter scenes, pine trees, snowmen, and cozy indoor settings. Students will explore basic techniques using acrylic paint, including wet brush, dry brush, thin paint, impasto (thick paint), palette knife, color mixing, and creating gradients (ombre effect). We will also learn fundamental color theory as we mix and apply paints. Throughout this class, students will have ample time to interact with each other and with me in this club-style environment. I will provide lots of encouraging and enthusiastic feedback. My teaching style is relaxed, and I aim to help students develop their own artistic styles. This class is open to both beginners and advanced students who may need encouragement. I encourage creativity at every stage. I will be painting alongside students using an overhead camera and demonstrating techniques as we create together. Schedule: Week of April 21st: Japanese Bridge with Sakura Flowers Week of April 28th: Pond with Cattails Week of May 5th: Poppies in a Glass Vase Week of May 12th: Chameleon Week of May 19th: NO CLASS Week of May 26th: Bird of Paradise Flower Week of June 2: Koi Fish Pond Week of June 9: Watermelon Week of June 16: Wild Orchids Week of June 23: Manatee Summer Session: Week of June 30: Dolphin Week of July 7: Tropical Fish Week of July 14: Tie Dye Swirl Week of July 21: Hot Air Balloons …Two Week Summer Vacation… Week of August 11: Still Life Citrus Fruit Week of August 18: Palm Tree and Sunset Week of August 25: Boba Tea FALL: Week of September 1: Fantasy Castle Towers Week of September 8: Secret Garden - with Keyhole Week of September 15: Blue Ridge Mountains Week of September 22: Morocco Week of September 29: Bears in Early Fall Woods Week of October 6: Saguaro Cactus at Sunset Week of October 13: Mushrooms Week of October 20: Pumpkin Patch Week of October 27: Cat with Fall Leaves Week of November 3: Donuts Week of November 10: Elephant at Sunset Week of November 17: Blue Cornflowers Week of November 24: Slice of Pumpkin Pie Week of December 1: West Coast Evergreen Trees Week of December 8: Space with Saturn Week of December 15: Bird Feeder Week of December 22: Winter Woods with Red Squirrel ...Winter Break --- See you in 2026!!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about acrylic painting in a relaxed club style environment. Students will develop artistic skills and confidence through practice.
Other Details
Supply List
Small canvas or canvas paper - 8x10 or smaller size. ***Please note that if learners use larger canvases, they will need to work outside of class time to complete projects. Acrylic paints - assorted colors in student quality. Must have white, black, and a wide assortment of colors Brushes - assorted set of brushes, including wide flat brushes, tapered brushes, round tip brushes, and fine tip brushes. Optional fan brush Palette knife and palette for holding/mixing paint Pencil and eraser 1 jar of clean water, 1 jar of water to clean brushes with Paper towels and/or newspaper to keep work space clean Optional smock or clothing that can get messy
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from The College of New Jersey
Hello! I am an Art Educator and Artist. I love teaching art to all ages, especially elementary school and middle school. My art classes include watercolor painting, acrylic painting, drawing, elementary art projects that work on skill building, and learning about art history through fun projects about artists - including Non-Western and Women artists.
I teach art from my heart and aim to build self esteem in my students through the arts. I challenge students to find their inner artist through creativity and self expression. I believe in the process of art, individual expression, creative thinking, and problem solving. Each art project is designed to develop technical skills, artistic interpretation, and unique artwork. We have lots of fun while making artwork and socializing is encouraged during my art classes.
My art background began as a child. I loved to learn how to paint or draw anything and everything. After receiving a BFA in Graphic Design, I became a children's textile designer in the fashion industry in NYC. While in New York, I attended fine arts classes at the Art Student's League and The New School. I moved to New York State's Hudson Valley, and am inspired daily by the landscapes and nature around me. I also am inspired by my pet cats, who may visit the classroom once in a while.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
65 min
Completed by 121 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-9 learners per class
