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Art for Beginners: How to Draw Cute Cartoon Animals! Learn and Draw.

Every week we will learn to draw a cute cartoon animal. We will also learn a little bit about each animals. #Creative
Kendra Malcolm (B.Des)
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

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In this class we will learn to draw simple, adorable cartoon animals! Each class we will focus on drawing a different animal using basic shapes and simple strokes. This class focuses on line drawing. No drawing experience is needed, but like all art experience is likely to result in more polished artwork. Perfect for beginner artists or more experienced learners who just love drawing animals! Colour will not be part of the lesson, but if there is time at the end of the lesson learners are welcome to add colour their art! 

When I teach, I draw step by step, with the learners. I find that demonstrating is the best way to teach art. The classes are independent of each other, so you do not need to take them consecutively. Learners can join at any point. 

Every week we will learn how to draw a new animal. I will also share a few cool facts about about each animal. Every class, learners will be required to bring 3 pieces of paper (or have a sketchbook), a pencil, and an eraser. A fine felt tipped pen is optional. Colour is also totally optional and can be done for homework, because we will not have time to colour in class. 

It is important to be on time, because I start the lesson promptly. If learners are more than 5 minutes late they will likely miss the first step of the drawing. 

I always mute my classes, but I encourage learners to unmute when they have questions or want feedback. I keep classes muted so learners can focus on me and the task at hand. Learners need to have a basic understanding of how to use zoom so they can unmute themselves as needed. 

I will encourage learners to share art when they need feedback when it is finished, but leanrers do not need to show me their art. I understand that art is personal and that not everyone is comfortable sharing work in front of a class. 

Here is a breakdown of what animals we will be doing week by week. 
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Year 2024 

MYTHICAL CREATURES
Week of March 4: Learn how to draw a Dragon
Week of March 11: Learn how to draw a Unicorn
Week of March 18: Learn how to draw a mermaid
Week of March 25: Hippogriff  
Week of April 1: Learn how to draw a Phoenix

DINOSAURS
Week of  April 8 : Learn how to draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex
Week of April 15  Learn how to draw a Triceratops 
Week of April 22: Learn how to draw a Parasaurolophus
Week of April 29: Learn how to draw a Pterodactyl
Week of May 6 Learn how to draw a Brontosaurus

BUGS
Week of may 13: Learn how to draw a Ladybug
Week of May20: Learn how to draw a mosquito. 
Week of May 27: Learn how to draw a Dragon Fly
Week of  June 3: Learn how to draw a Bee
Week of june 10 : Learn how to draw an Ant
Week of June 17: Learn how to draw a Butterfly

FARM ANIMALS
Week of June 24: Learn how to draw a Pig
Week july 1: Learn how to draw a Sheep
Week June 8: Learn how to draw a Goat
Week July 15: Learn how to draw a Cow
Week July 22: Learn how to draw a Horse
Week July 29: Learn how to draw a Chicken

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PETS

Week August 5: Learn how to draw a Hedgehog
Week if august 12: learn how to draw a lizard 
Week August 19: Learn how to draw a Cat
Week August 26: Learn how to draw a Dog
Week sept 2: Learn how to draw a bunny
Week of Sept 9: Learn how to draw a Parrot 
Week of Sept 16: Learn how to draw a Turtle
Week of Sept 23: Learn how to draw a fish in a tank

Animals of Australia
Week of Sept 29: learn how to draw a koala 
Week of Oct 6: learn how to draw a kangaroo
Week of Oct 13: learn how to draw a sugar glider
Week of Oct 20: Learn how to draw a echidna
Week of Oct 27: learn how to draw a Platypus
Week of nov 3: learn how to draw a bat

OCEAN ANIMALS
Week of Nov 10:Learn how to draw a Whale
Week of Nov 17: Learn how to draw a Shark
Week of November 24: Learn how to draw an Octopus
Week of dec 1: Learn how to draw an axolotl
Week of Dec 8: Learn how to draw a Dolphin
Week of Dec 15: Lea rn how to draw a Squid
Week Of Dec 22: Learn how to draw a sea horse
Week of December 29: Learn how to draw a Jelly Fish 

——-.Year 2025! ——-

JUNGLE ANIMALS
Week of January 5: Learn how to draw an elephant
Week of January 12: Learn how to draw a Giraffe
Week of January 16: Learn how to draw a Hippopotamus 
Week of January 26 8: Learn how to draw a Gorilla
Week of feb 2: Learn how to draw a Lion
Week of feb 9: Learn how to draw an Ostrich

Animals in Cold places 
Week of feb 16: learn how to draw a poler bear 
Week of feb 23: learn how to draw a penguin
Week of march 2: learn how to draw an arctic fox 
Week of march 9: Learn how to draw a seal
Week of march 16 learn how to draw a caribou
Week of march 23: learn how to draw a snowy owl


FOREST ANIMALS
Week of march 30: learn how to draw a moose
Week Of April 6: Learn how to draw a Bear
Week of april 13: Learn how to draw an Owl
Week of april 20: Learn how to draw a Squirrel
Week of april 27: Learn how to draw an Eagle
Week of May 4: Learn how to draw a Skunk

ANIMALS OF ASIA

Week of May 11: Learn how to draw a PANDA
Week of May 18:  Learn how to draw a MALAYAN TAPIR
Week of May 25: Learn how to draw a RED PANDA
Week of June 1: Learn how to draw an ORANGUTANG

MYTHICAL CREATURES
Week of june 8: Learn how to draw a Dragon
Week of june 15: Learn how to draw a Unicorn
Week of june 22: Learn how to draw a mermaid
Week of April 29: Hippogriff  
Week of July 6: Learn how to draw a Phoenix
Learning Goals
Learners will learn how to draw simple animals using shapes as a base. 
Learners will learn a few facts about each animal. 
Learners will learn patience and persistence.
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Other Details

Supply List
Pencil
Good eraser (ideally one that can erase small spaces) 
Sketchbook or paper
Scrap paper
Fine Felt tipped pen (optional for final lines) 
Coloured pencils or makers will be needed for learners who with to colour their drawings for homework.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Alberta College of Arts and Design
I love to teach art, and specialize in drawing (wide variety of styles and techniques), procreate, watercolour, and acrylic painting. When I teach, I like to lead by example. This means that I draw, paint and create with my students. Throughout class I make myself available for questions, assistance and feedback. 

I’ve been teaching art for over 5 years, and I have been creating art professionally since 2011. I have illustrated marketing materials for Denny’s, Newman’s Own, Duane Reade, Discovery Children’s Museum, The Mendes Foundation and other clients. 

I also have extensive experience in advertising. I’ve been working as an art director (now creative director) for over 17 years. I worked in New York City for 10 years, Cambodia for one, and I currently work remotely out of my home office in Canada. In my advertising career I've made TV commercials, print campaigns, radio spots, online ads, videos and billboards (even some in Time Square.) I love thinking of cool ideas and bringing them to life. I am excited to share this skill with my students. 

I believe that art is more than an applicable workplace skill. Art is a form of healthy self-expression and personal reflection. I also believe that art teaches the importance of patience and persistence. It is an education for the mind and soul. 

For me, art is meditative. I own dozens of sketchbooks filled with drawings I’ve done throughout the years. Many pages contains a memory, emotion, thought or experience. As a mother, I find additional inspiration through my daughter and new son. 

Art is everywhere, if you look for it. Children especially have a gift for finding beauty in the world. I hope to harness this gift so every child in my class can find their own unique, artistic voice.

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Completed by 284 learners
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Ages: 6-9
3-9 learners per class

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