What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Most learners should be finished by the end of the class but some learners may need extra time after class to wrap it up. When they finish after class, they may upload it to the classroom so I can see their finished art.Class Experience
Welcome to Mrs. D's Art Room where it is always a good day when you are learning something new. In this Art club , young artists will use step-by-step instructions to paint some awesome animals using acrylic paints, watercolor, oil pastels, colored pencils, crayons, and pencil shading, and will learn some interesting fun facts about them. Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time. In each meeting, young artists will create ONE drawing. Please make sure to check the scheduled times below to see which week each drawing will be taught and the materials needed for each drawing, (found in the supply list). Month: January ~ Big and cute animals Class days schedule: Week 1: Elephant ~ Acrylic Paint ~Realistic Week 2: Giraffe ~ Acrylic Paint/ Watercolors ~Realistic Week 3: Owl ~ Shading Pencils or Black and Gray Crayons ~ Semi-realisticc Week 4: Cat ~ Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil ~Cartoon stylee Week 5: Groundhog ~ Oil Pastels~ Semi-realisticc *Special skills learners will learn how to color fur, animal eyes, and their unique feet this month. They will also learn special techniques for every medium we will use while coloring. Month: February ~ Underwater animals Class days schedule: Week 1: Seahorse ~ Color Pencils ~ Realistic/Cartoon stylee Week 2: Shark ~ Watercolors ~ Cartoon stylee Week 3: Dolphin ~ Acrylic Paint ~ Semi Realistic Week 4: Mermaid ~ Acrylic Paints and glitterr *Special skills learners will learn how to draw gills and tails of underwater animals and scenery with how to paint water waves and splash this month. Month: March ~ Wild animals Class days schedule: Week 1: Stripped Tiger ~ Acrylic Paint~ Realisticc Week 2: Bear~ Color Pencils ~ Semi-realisticc Week 3: Zebra ~ Shading Pencils or Black and Gray Crayons and Black Sharpie~ Realisticc Week 4: Cute Panda ~ Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil ~Cartoon stylee Week 5: Wolf ~ Oil Pastels ~ Realistic *Special skills learners will learn how to draw animal teeth, the special patterns on their bodies, and how to color the fur and unique animal eyes this month. They will also learn special techniques for every medium we will use while coloring. Month: April ~Small and cute animals Class days schedule: Week 1: Ground Squirrel ~ Acrylic Paint~ Realistic Week 2: Easter Bunny~ Color Pencils ~ Semi-realistic Week 3: Meerkat ~ watercolors~ Realistic Week 4: Rat~ Oil Pastels ~Cartoon Week 5: Guinea pig ~ Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil ~Cartoon style *Special skills learners will learn this month to draw specially featured eyes, the special patterns on their bodies, and how to color the unique animal eyes. They will also learn special techniques for every medium we will use while coloring. Month: May ~Amphibians and Reptiles Class days schedule: Week 1: Frog or Toad ~ Acrylic Paint~ Realistic Week 2: Snake~ Color Pencils ~ Semi-realistic Week 3: Alligator ~ Learner's preference~ Realistic Week 4: Turtle~ Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil ~Cartoon style Week 5: Chameleon ~ Oil Pastels ~Cartoon *Special skills learners will learn this month to draw specially featured eyes, the special patterns/scales on their bodies, and how to color the unique animal eyes. They will also learn special techniques for every medium we will use while coloring. Month: June ~Animals with wings Class days schedule: Week 1: Unicorn Week 2: Dinosaur Week 3: Dragon Week 4: Phoenix Week 5: Owl Month: July ~Farm animals Class days schedule: Week 1: Dog Week 2: Cat Week 3: Cow Week 4: Horse Week 5: Pig *Special skills learners will learn this month how to draw specially featured eyes and toes. They will learn the special patterns on their body, and how to color the unique animal eyes. They will also learn special techniques for every medium we will use while coloring. Month: August ~ Underwater animals part- 2 Class days schedule: Week 1: Octopus ~ Color Pencils Week 2: Penguins ~ Watercolors Week 3: Starfish ~ Acrylic Paint Week 4: Jellyfish ~ Watercolors and glitter *Special skills learners will learn how to draw gills and tails of underwater animals and scenery with how to paint water waves and splash this month. Month: September ~Animals with unique prints on their body Class days schedule: Week 1: Zebra Week 2: Jaguar Week 3: Chitah Week 4: Margay Week 5: Anaconda Month: October ~Farm animals 2 Class days schedule: Week 1: Turkey Week 2: Rooster Week 3: Duck/ Dog Week 4: Donkey Week 5: Horse *Special skills learners will learn this month how to draw specially featured eyes and toes. They will learn the special patterns on their body, and how to color the unique animal eyes. They will also learn special techniques for every medium we will use while coloring. Month: November ~Animals with long tail Class days schedule: Week 1: Monkey Week 2: Basilisk Lizard Week 3: Kinkajou Week 4: Lemur Week 5: Pangolin/Tamandua Month: December ~ Winter animals Class days schedule: Week 1: Penguin in watercolor Week 2: Polar bear in watercolor Week 3: Red Fox in colored pencils Week 4: Rudolf Reindeer in colored pencils Week 5: Snowshoe in Pencil Shading Explanation of how the class will work: For the first 5 min: Introduction of me and my young artists Next 10 to 15 min: Drawing using easy-to-follow steps mostly basic shapes. While drawing, I will share some fun facts about the animals Next 1/2 hour: Coloring or painting using lots of techniques, textures, brush strokes, and mediums too (We will mostly use round, flat, and fan brushes) I will use a dual-screen so that kids can see me drawing with them throughout the whole class. The young artist will be encouraged to make their artwork unique and complete their art independently if they are not finished in class. I pace our class based on the student’s abilities, so we will go slower or faster depending on how they are doing. I will extend the class for a couple of minutes whenever possible if the learner is a little behind. No experience is needed for this class; learners will follow the directions I give. If this class interests your learner please sign up for the class. I am excited to meet your learner! Hope to see your young artist in my classes soon!
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to draw animals creatively. In every class, the students will not only learn how to draw animals but they will also learn fun facts and get a chance to socially involve themselves in artistic environments.
Other Details
Supply List
Material list for Acrylic paint projects: 1. drawing book/piece of paper (8x11 preferred) 2. pencil 3. eraser 4. ruler 5. Sharpie/permanent marker to trace the drawing 6. acrylic paints 7. brushes round and flat both 8. paint palate 9. small water cup for cleaning paintbrushes 10. paper towels Material list for Watercolor projects: 1. watercolor paper/multimedia drawing paper (whatever size you desire) 2. eraser 3. ruler 4. paint palate 5. brushes - round and flat 6. watercolors 8. paper towels Material list for Pencil shading projects: 1. drawing book/piece of paper (at least 8x11 preferred) 2. pencil-2B, 4B, 6B. 3. eraser 4. ruler 5. Sharpie to outline the drawing 6. Art Blending tool/ Q-tips Material list for Oil pastel projects : 1. drawing book/piece of paper (at least 8x11 preferred) 2. Pencil 3. Eraser 4. Ruler 5. Sharpie to outline the drawing 6. Oil pastels 7. Q-tips or any other art tool for color blending 8. Paper towels Material list of Furry cats with a hat : 1. Drawing book/piece of paper (at least 8x11 preferred) 2. Pencil 3. Eraser 4. Ruler 5. colored pencils- Black and brown to color fur 6. Sharpie to trace the drawing 7. Black construction paper (to make an optional hat) 8. Kids-friendly scissors (optional) 9. Acrylic paints 10. Brushes round and flat both 11. Color mixing palate 12. Small water cup for cleaning paintbrushes 13. Paper towels
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello and Welcome Outschoolars! I’m Mrs.D. ! I appreciate you considering me to be a part of your young artist's art journey!
I teach various art classes that involve color theories, color wheels, and color schemes that work together to create human figures, landscaping, and canvas painting with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. I love to teach different styles and techniques of art using Art Theory.
I am an artist by profession. I have a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. I have participated in many art exhibitions in my public art center and library and taught art, crafts, and card making in elementary schools and Girl Scouts as a volunteer. I love to share art with my community.
I have been teaching 1:1 art classes online and in person for the last 5 years to ages 4 to 14 years. I have instructed children online all around the world, and continue to teach local classes and workshops in my community. I am so happy to continue what I am doing on a bigger and better platform from the comfort of my home.
I like to teach Art Theory in most of my projects so kids will learn multiple things without even realizing it. I believe all students can learn, and art is the best way to express yourself and your feelings in your unique way.
Art helps to improve hand and eye coordination. It also helps to grow your concentration and patience. Sometimes young minds can't express themselves through talking, but through drawing. I love connecting with students through art and helping them grow, laugh, and have some fun!
Class Expectation: Everyone works at different speeds. If the child is not finished with the piece by the end of class, they can finish the remaining picture at home and post it in the classroom.
Join me on this incredible adventure to take your child’s passion to the next level.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I’m looking forward to being a part of your child's art journey, growth, and success; can’t wait to see you in class!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-4 learners per class