$12
weeklyBird Drawing-Learn to Sketch, Draw and Colour Realistic Birds
Completed by 90 learners
Ages 7-11
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-9 learners per class
40 min
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Young bird watchers who love to draw will learn how to create realistic drawings of their favourite birds in this ongoing class. I demonstrate useful coloured pencil drawing techniques with each bird of the week. The students will learn shading, line weighting, stippling, cross-hatch, tonal values and colour washing. I use a second camera so that the students can observe my guided drawing up close. I start with a simple pencil sketch of our bird showing basic shapes. Then, we add details with a fine black marker. We choose a range of pencil crayon colours to create realistic feathers, beaks, claws and gestures. I value the contributions of all my students, so I pause and chat about birds throughout the class. I strive to keep a relaxed pace for everyone. Learners will have the opportunity to share their drawings with the other students as we work if they choose to do so. I always celebrate the accomplishments of each artist with friendly encouragement and positive support. Students are welcome to join any week that interests them or stay with us for every week to develop their drawing skills. Below is a list of the birds we will draw: Week #1 (Nov. 4, 2024) Western Tanager Week #2 (Nov. 11, 2024) Hummingbird Week #3 (Nov. 18, 2024) Chickadee Week #4 (Nov. 25, 2024) Cedar Waxwing Week #5 (Dec. 2, 2024) Red-Tailed Hawk Week #6 (Dec. 9, 2024) Barn Owl Week #7 (Dec. 16, 2024) English Robin Week #8 (Dec. 23, 2024) HOLIDAYS Week #9 (Dec. 30, 2024) Fairy Wren Week #10 (Jan. 6, 2025) Tufted Titmouse Week #11 (Jan. 13, 2025) Macaw Week #12 (Jan. 20, 2025) Peregrine Falcon Week #13 (Jan. 27, 2025) Bluebird More classes will follow soon. I welcome your suggestions for birds of the week to draw!
Other Details
Supply List
drawing paper or sketchbook pencil, eraser fine black marker set of coloured pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Toronto, Canada
I am a certified visual arts teacher with an Education B.A. from the University of Toronto in Canada. I have taught for over 20 years in elementary schools and in online ESL classrooms. I have a passion for nature art and exploring the wonderful world of wildlife. My personal sketchbook is filled with drawings of birds, animals, landscapes and flowers. I love inspiring young learners to observe the real world as nature artists.
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