Art Club - Oil Pastels
Create art using oil pastels with me in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each week we will learn techniques using blending, ombre, and rich deep colors. Large variety of art inspired from famous artists: Van Gogh, O'Keeffe, Cezanne.
Lauren Eberhardt
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
During this fun, creative art club, students will learn about color, shape and form using oil pastels as an art medium. Using oil pastels, students will draw and color landscapes, seascapes, animals, and objects from nature. Blending, ombre effects, vivid color and fun techniques will round out each lesson. In spring, we will make floral designs, trees, and spring scenes. In summer, we will draw the beach, seashells, and palm trees. In the fall, we will create fall themed items such as pumpkins, apples, and farm scenes. In winter, we will draw and color amazing snowscapes, winter scenes, pine trees! There is so much that can be made using oil pastels! ----------Schedule:------------------------------------------ Week of Sept 19: Sunflowers in a Vase - Van Gogh inspired Week of Sept 26: Bowl of Fruit - Cezanne inspired Week of Oct 2: Fall Leaves. Georgia O’Keeffe inspired Week of Oct 9: Wheat Field and Cypress Tree - Van Gogh inspired Week of Oct 16: Pumpkins - 3D with light and shadow More themes to come! ------------------------------------------ Students will learn about the basic techniques using oil pastel. We will practice blending using fingers, a Q-tip, tissues or a blending stump (tortillon) . We will learn basic color theory as we mix pastels. Students will learn about lighting, and create brights, highlights, and darks in their artwork using shading. Students will make a combination of soft blends and expressive marks for contrast. Students will have plenty of time to talk to each other and to me during this club style class. I will give lots of encouraging and enthusiastic feedback. My teaching style is relaxed and I help students to develop their own artist style. This class is open for beginners or advanced students who may need encouragement. I encourage creativity all along the way. I will be drawing and coloring along with students and showing techniques while we paint together.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about oil pastels in a relaxed club style environment.
Students will learn tricks and tips about how to use oil pastels.
Students will learn about how to create form using highlights and shadows.
Students will develop artistic skills and confidence through practice.
Other Details
Supply List
•Oil Pastels* - Crayola makes a great, affordable set of 28 colors. Pentel is another inexpensive brand. For those who are more serious, Sennelier is sure to give great results. *Please be sure to have Black and White oil pastels in your set. • Pencil and Eraser •Heavy art paper that can be either Watercolor or Mixed Media paper. •Black Card stock Paper (some lessons will have an option to do the project on black paper) •Tissues, Q-Tips, or Blending Stumps (tortillons) for blending.
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
$16
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
