Botanical Wonders: Flower Species Illustration
In this course, we immerse ourselves in the enchanting world of flowers and learn how to create stunning botanical illustrations.
Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Learners will have the opportunity to show their work during the class where the instructor will give them tips on what they did well and what they can improve. If they do not wish to share their work during class you may message the instructor with a request for feedback and advice.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this course, we will immerse ourselves in the enchanting world of flowers and learn how to create stunning botanical illustrations. We will start with learning a little bit about our subject after which I will teach learners how to pick a good picture or drawing to use as a reference, how to break the subject down into simple shapes, how to use different types of lines and textures to show its unique features, and finally, how to color it and add a background. Learners will have access to our online community where they will be able to view upcoming classes and share their illustrations with other botanical illustrators. Some of the flowers we will be illustrating are: 1. Week of July 2, 2023: Bleeding Heart, 2. Week of July 9, 2023: Lobster Claws 3. Week of July 16, 2023: Daffodil 4. Week of July 23, 2023: Carrion Flower 5. Week of July 30, 2023: Pitcher Plant flower 6. Week of August 6, 2023: White Egret Orchid 7. Week of August 13, 2023: Wild Rose 8. Week of August 20, 2023: Thistle 9. Week of August 27, 2023: Venus Flytrap 10. Week of September 3, 2023: Sunflower 11. Week of September 10, 2023: Lily 12. Week of September 17, 2023: Iris 13. Week of September 24, 2023: Tulip Also, learners will be able to suggest the flowers that they would like to illustrate in the future!
Learning Goals
Learning curious facts about flower species, sketching, breaking subjects down into their basic shapes, learning various drawing and shading techniques and coloring using colored pencils.
Other Details
Supply List
Basic materials you will need for this class: - One piece of A4 or letter size paper for each class or a drawing pad in the same (or larger) format. - A mechanical or wood encased graphite pencil, preferably a softer one for sketching (B, 2B, 3B or 4B) and a harder one for final outlines (H, F, HB ). - An eraser - A sharpener - Colored pencils A flat drawing surface and good lighting is recommended!
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
4 teachers have teaching certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia College and State University
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia State University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Georgia
9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Kennesaw State University
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Vassar College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from UNCP
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oglethorpe University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Hampshire College
Bachelor's Degree in History from Georgia State University
Natalija Stojanovic is a highly accomplished educator with a diverse academic background and extensive experience in the arts and sciences. She holds professional certifications in Natural Science Illustration from both the Rhode Island School of Design and the Yale Peabody Museum. Natalija also earned a certificate in Nature Journaling and Field Sketching from Cornell University. She completed her Doctor of Arts in Digital Arts at the University of Arts, Belgrade, where she also earned a Master's in Applied Graphics, focusing on illustration, book design, and animation. Additionally, she has a background in Comparative Linguistics from the University of Philology, University of Belgrade.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-15 learners per class
