This is a flex class
-	Each week class activities will be sent out for the student to complete on their own time.
-	There is not set date and time that you need to attend
-	There are no live classes, however, there will be plenty of interactions between the students and each other and myself.
-       These lessons have been tested in live classes to ensure student success
-       Art classes make the perfect flex classes as students can pause or speed up based on their abilities, the lessons can be done when it fits into the day without worry of getting behind as it's a high interest subject kids will want to work on every week.

Each week I will post a video walking the students through the lessons from each of these 3 classes:
- Art Is Fun - An Exploration of Drawing & Art Journaling
- Animal Art Exploration - Learn to Draw and About Animals
- Mimic the Masters - An Exploration of Artists & Their Methods

*Classes do not need to be taken in order, 101 or 102 just indicated unique projects within the series of classes.

The goal of this class is to introduce students to a few different methods of art, drawing, art journaling, and meditative patterning. This will help them hone in on the art that really speaks to them and allow them to pursue something they are passionate about. 

These are the same lessons I teach in my live classes every week. 

Each week all 3 videos will be posted on Mondays:

Video 1:  Art Is Fun - An Exploration of Drawing & Art Journaling 
We will learn to draw an object and I will offer examples of how to add journaling into their art, introducing them to the concept of art journaling. These journaling additions are a great way to add thought processing and reflection in a time where our kids need an outlet more than ever.  

Video 2:  Mimic the Masters - An Exploration of Artists & Their Methods
We will look at the art and techniques of a famous artists and create our own masterpiece by mimicking their techniques. Students are encouraged to take their own creative liberties making their art their very own. I am not a “this must go here” and “that must be yellow” type of art teacher.

Video 3:  Animal Art Exploration - Learn to Draw and About Animals
I will introduce the animal of the week, ask the students what they think they know about that animal and share a few facts about the animal. We will then go through a directed drawing or paint project on that animal. I will share more information on the animal as they are working as I have found busy hands mean listening ears.

Week 1: Bunnies in Patterned Pots, Matisse, Bees
Week 2: Whimsical Stripes and Flowers, Dali, Cats 
Week 3: Cats on a Fence, Blair, Roosters
Week 4: Seasons of a Tree, O’Keefe, Koalas

We will also have fun and engaging challenges each week surrounding one or more of the lessons. For example, if we study Van Gogh, students will go on a virtual museum tour and explore his art and then share a video response to their favorite piece. Or when we are drawing a perspective photo of snowman, students will share a written or video response sharing the story behind these 4 snow people creating a story to go along with their drawing. Some weeks multiple options will be available. Students must pick at least one challenge a week to complete. 

Flex classes are the perfect way to help students begin to take responsibility for their learning and their schedule. With 3 lessons and at least one challenge a week, students are encouraged to set up a weekly plan giving themselves 45 minutes each day for 4 days a week to be creative and work through the material. That could be at different times every day or at the same time each of the days. Classroom posts and lessons will remain in the same format each week allowing students to be self-sufficient and explore the lessons on their own freeing you the parent up for other tasks.
 
I welcome all levels and provide a safe space for students to express themselves and create lifelong friendships all while they are creating art. It is my hope that students will relate to each other through their art and realize that even though we are each unique, being different is ok, in fact being different is awesome!

Please Note:
I recommend using the biggest screen you have possible as I teach using a combination of slides and live directed drawing so kids can see both the end goal and the process of getting there.

Supplies:
-	Any type of quality art paper or sketchbook(the thicker the paper the better, look for one labeled multi-media)
- 	Watercolor paints, paint brushes, and water some weeks
-	Pencil and Eraser
-	Ruler
-	Markers, Gel Pens, and or colored pencils (I will be using all 3 depending on the project)
-	Water Resistant Black Fine Point Illustration Pens (.3-.8 nib size) or Extra Fine/Fine Tipped Sharpie