Catch a Giant Wave - Drawing and Painting

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In this one week class, students will learn about Japanese artist, Hokusai's Great Wave print and create their own incredible wave painting.

Lauren Runion

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)

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6-9

year old learners

3-10

learners per class

$18

Charged upfront

Meets once

55 minute class

Class Experience

Drop in to the Yellowbobbypins Magical Virtual Art Studio to create the perfect surfing wave painting. In a day when screen time is often excessive, our classes use screen time to develop artists' confidence and creativity. Nothing beats the interactive engagement, excitement, and bubbly joy of children who are learning to be creative!

This class will introduce artists to the Japanese artist, Katsushika Hokusai, and his block print, The Wave. Class will begin by drawing a giant wave followed...

Students will recognize Katsushika Hokusai's Giant Wave print.
Students will be able to draw an original wave and mix a variety of blues and greens to paint their wave.

Hi Grownups, I've been an art teacher for 25 years. Yes, I am the crazy lady that doesn't mind facing 25 five year olds armed with paintbrushes. Teaching virtually was a transition for me - but after 2 years of engaging kiddos via Zoom, I've found the virtual classroom to be even more productive than the in-person classroom. Kids who take virtual classes want to be there and they accomplish so much more in the time they dedicate to learning.

Watercolor Paper
Pencil
Watercolor Paints
Paintbrush
Bowl of Water
Permanent Marker

55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Hokusai's Giant Wave print shows 2 boats about to be swamped by a giant wave. We do not draw the students' attention to that - we focus on finding Mt. Fuji in the background and noticing the colors that Hokusai used in his artwork.

We will look at Hokusai's Giant Wave Print.

Meet the teacher

Lauren Runion

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)

Why yes, I do wear pencils in my hair and sometimes I forget they are there. When I'm planning classes and activities, I often remember what I needed as a creative kid. I craved exploring all the different art supplies with a balance between...