for 4 classes

Colored Pencil for Kids: Four Fun Projects!

Completed by 10 learners

Ages 8-13

Live Group Class

Four fun projects will guide us in practicing fundamental colored pencil drawing techniques including blending & shading.

Kristy Mankin

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4.9

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Live video meetings

1x per week, 4 weeks

3-10 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

4 live meetings

3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Are you a fan of colored pencil drawing, but aren't sure where to begin?  
This introductory course will help younger students practice fundamental colored pencil techniques, and also create a fun miniature drawing during each class!

Each week we'll introduce a new skill, and then use that skill to create a small drawing.  Most students will complete their drawing during class, however more some artists may wish to spend a little more time to finish.  Practicing these techniques will provide a strong foundation for younger students to build upon as they continue creating beautiful drawings!

What skills will we practice during class? I'm glad you asked!

Week 1:  Color saturation & textures---  (project: Five Fingers)
Week 2:  Light-to-dark shading---  (project: Twisted Ribbon)
Week 3:  Color blending---  (project: Sunset Silhouettes)
Week 4:  3D shading: highlights & shadows---  (project: Jellybean Creatures)

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If you're new to Outschool you can follow this link for some handy tips to get started!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k0xR4oZLyBipJ1w4HtgeTq9Ok7qD9JB3tL_x5KpdpUw/edit?usp=sharing

This class is also available as a summer camp!  (M/T/W/Th)
https://outschool.com/classes/colored-pencil-for-kids-four-fun-projects-HdVZ45NP#us3u0MdGLD

To see more of Ms. Kristy's classes, visit my teacher profile here:
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Learning Goals

Learners will practice basic colored pencil techniques including blending, shading, highlights, textures, and mark-making.  We'll use these techniques in small projects to practice their application.

Other Details

Supply List

Colored pencil set*
* Crayola or better! Other brands I can personally recommend include Pentel, Prismacolor, Reeves, Faber-Castell, and other student or artist-quality pencils

Sketchbook or drawing paper
Ruler or straight-edge
Fine-tipped marker or black pen
Quarter or other small circular object to trace (week 1 only)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Kristy Mankin

Joined September, 2019

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Teaching Certificates

California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Texas Christian University

I've taught drawing classes for many years in school; these are great foundational techniques that developing artists can use to bring richness and depth to their colored pencil drawings!