Art Club - Draw and Sketch Nature
In this drawing art club, students will create a new drawing each week inspired by nature and the natural world. Artists will learn various drawing techniques and draw landscapes, animals, plants, and objects from the environment.
Lauren Eberhardt
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
I encourage students to continue practicing outside of class time.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
During this weekly creative art club, students will learn to sketch and draw art inspired by nature. The nature themes will include landscapes, animals, plants, and various objects from the natural world. Some projects will be seasonal. For example, in spring, we will draw flowers, baby animals, birds, trees, and spring scenes. In summer, we will focus on the beach, seashells, ocean animals, and palm trees. In fall, our subjects will include pumpkins, apples, owls, and woodland animals. In winter, we will draw pinecones, snowy scenes, and arctic animals. Student suggestions for future themes are always welcome. Students will learn essential drawing and sketching techniques, such as hatching, cross-hatching, shading, and smudging. We will incorporate basic elements of art into our drawings, with a focus on value, form, positive and negative space, and texture. Additionally, we will discuss how to use shading and lighting to create a three-dimensional effect in our artwork. Each week, I will present a finished drawing as an example, and then we will create a new drawing together using an overhead camera. I will provide step-by-step instructions and answer questions along the way. I encourage students to share their art during class for additional guidance, and I will offer plenty of enthusiastic and constructive feedback. My teaching style is relaxed, allowing students to develop their own artistic voice. This class is open to all skill levels, and we often include fun facts about the subjects we draw. Please come prepared for class each week with drawing paper, pencils, charcoal (either pencil or vine), an eraser, a smudge tool, and a pencil sharpener. Some weeks, we will also use colored pencils. ------------------------Schedule for class------------------------ Week of April 28th: Toad Week of May 5th: Bird of Paradise Flower Week of May 12th: Box Turtle Week of May 19th: Osprey Week of May 26th: Blue Whale Summer Session: Week of June 2: Leafy Sea Dragon Week of June 9: Wild Orchids Week of June 16: Manatee Week of June 23: Cactus Owl Week of June 30: Dolphins Week of July 7: Coral Reef with Moray Eel and Puffer Fish Week of July 14: Chocolate Chip Starfish Week of July 21: Spider Monkey …Two Week Summer Vacation… Week of August 11: Hermit Crab Week of August 18: Looking up at Palm Tree Week of August 25: Rhinoceros Hornbill (bird) FALL: Week of September 1: Paper Wasp & Hive Week of September 8: Red Fox Week of September 15: Sunflower Week of September 22: Great Blue Heron Week of September 29: Mushrooms Week of October 6: Cumulus Clouds Week of October 13: Apple Tree Week of October 20: Raven Week of October 27: Orb Weaver Spider Week of November 3: Dry Curling Fall Leaves Week of November 10: Rooster Week of November 17: Armadillo Week of November 24: Prairie Dog Week of December 1: Holly Berries in Snow Week of December 8: Red Panda Week of December 15: Scarlet Ibis Happy Winter Break! See you in 2026!!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the elements of drawing: line, color, value, shape, form, space, and texture.
Students will gain confidence in their artistic ability in a supportive environment.
Other Details
Supply List
Drawing paper Pencil Smudge tool (can be a Q-tip) Any of the following: 6B pencil, charcoal pencil, or charcoal vine Eraser that is separate from pencil Pencil sharpener Colored pencils will sometimes be used
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
$15
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45 min
Completed by 339 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
