Art Explorers! Summer Series
In this self-paced class, young artists will paint and draw new artwork each week using a variety of techniques, tools and unique topics and always inspired by a rainbow of colors!
Gerri Tumblin, BA, TESOL, TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(339)
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What's included
45 pre-recorded lessons
average 6 mins per video9 weeks
of teacher support4 hrs 32 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
Although there is no formal homework, there are several opportunities each week for Artists to get creative, experiment and explore new ideas and new art media on their own time. I am excited to see what they do and hope they will share!Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 7
Beginner Level
Artists and families! I am so excited to share this great class with you! We will draw and paint new artwork using a variety of techniques, media, and a rainbow of colors! Often our projects are inspired by process art – a technique where the process of creating the art is just as important as the actual result. In this series, you have access to 45 LESSONS, including 9 FULL PROJECT VIDEOS, 9 mini drawing videos, and several creative activities! This is all on your schedule as you have access for a full year! In the kickoff video for each lesson group (organized by “week”), I will lead Artists through the big project and my overhead art cam will guide them so they can easily see each step. Of course, they can pause or stop the video as needed to work at their pace! I encourage Artists to modify or change anything in the project they feel will make it their own, including additions, embellishments or even changing colors. I want Artists to feel inspired by my ideas but make it their own. There will be unique warm-weather art prompts and challenges intended to help Artists think about the world around them in a more creative way and inspire them with even the simplest ideas! These include a squiggle drawing starter, an art and music prompt (synesthesia), a unique drawing idea to try, and a little research project called, "Beyond The Brush." Details for all activities in the lesson group are included, but feel free to reach out with any questions. I will look out for Artists to share their amazing masterpieces and comments throughout the class with each activity they complete so we can celebrate their hard work and what they have accomplished! This is done on their schedule and I will check in multiple times each week. They can share through discussion posts, photos, short video clips, and links. Artists can share ANY other artwork they would like and want feedback on. Expect a lot of praise for all the wins and effort; for the courage to try new things; for the willingness to explore using different art media and for "stepping out of the box!" The more interaction the better in a self-paced class as in my studio it is important to recognize each Artist for their effort and for them to feel seen and heard in their creative work and encouraged to try more. Thank you so much for your interest. When your Artist is ready, let’s get started! Bravo!
Learning Goals
My goal is for artists to create beautiful and brilliant compositions using different media and fun techniques and to inspire them to try more on their own!
Syllabus
45 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Desertscape Acrylic Painting
Landscape Acrylic Painting: Background, Foreground, Perspective 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Squiggle Starter
Simple drawing from random shapes and lines Lesson 3:
Drawing Prompt
Specific drawing related to our key project Lesson 4:
Synesthesia: Art and Music
Blending Art with Sound Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents- please be available to help your Artist as needed or even do the project with them depending on age and ability. Artists should wear clothing that can get colorful as they may have some spills or sprays.
Supply List
The following supplies are used frequently but specific supplies will be posted with each lesson/project: Mixed Media paper, or other art paper (paper that holds up to water and paint) Tempera or Acrylic paints Watercolors Thick Crayola washable markers Black Sharpie marker Pencil, eraser Brushes in a few different widths Old towel or paper towels Cup of water
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
One lesson in each lesson group will prompt Artists to listen to a song and draw. The specific song title and musical artist are a recommendation and if families would prefer to pick another song, that is their choice. Please let me know if they make this change. The song listing can be found wherever families choose to listen (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc.) although my links at from Spotify.
Additionally, there is one lesson each week encouraging artists to research a master artist, or find a piece of art online in a famous gallery or museum and share a reflection creatively. To this end, the links to those museums or galleries will take you off the Outschool platform for further discovery!
Joined June, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from UCLA
Hello! I'm a UCLA Bachelor of Arts graduate who loves experimenting with vibrant colors using markers, paints, pencils, papers, and pastels. My personal style leans towards abstraction, graphics, and impressionism, which often influences my own work. I thrive on the spontaneity of creative projects, especially when working with young learners who are open to new ideas and full of curiosity!
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Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly45 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 8-12
