$18
weeklyCozy Christmas and Winter Art
Completed by 22 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-12 learners per class
80 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
If students do not finish their work in class, I encourage them to finish outside of the designated class time.Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout class and at the end of class through questions and/or sharing of drawings.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this ongoing art class, students will draw Christmas and winter art, using pencil and colored pencil. Students will draw a Christmas puppy, Christmas tree cats, Christmas bow, skiing gnomes, dog playing in snow, and a girl building a snowman. Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time. Each scheduled meeting will be spent drawing ONE picture and learning different colored pencil/sketching techniques. Students do not need to be enrolled in previous weeks of this class to be successful. Please check the weekly break-down below for specific learning goals of each class and when each class will be taught. For every class, I demonstrate each step for students and have students complete that step along with me. My classroom is a calm, fun, and creative environment where discussion between teacher and students is encouraged and a great place for students to make lasting friendships. I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding. Students may also interact with each other if they want to share what they have learned during class. What will students learn? Week of December 3 - 9: Christmas Puppy 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a puppy (full body) wearing a holiday dress, using pencil. 2. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic fur texture, using colored pencils. 3. Students will learn techniques to draw shadows for gray fur, using colored pencil. 4. Students will learn techniques to create accents in their art, using colored pencil and a gel pen. Week of December 10 - 16: Christmas Tree Cats 1. Students will learn techniques to create movement in their art (leaning tree), using pencil and colored pencil. 2. Students will learn techniques to draw a realistic pine tree, using colored pencil. 3. Students will learn to tell a story with their art, using the placement and character design of cats hiding in a Christmas tree. 4. Students will learn techniques to layer and create depth in their art, using colored pencil. Week of December 17 - 23: Christmas Bow 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a realistic bow on a Christmas present. 2. Students will learn techniques to shade realistic texture of a Christmas bow, using pencil. 3. Students will learn what positive and negative space is by practicing composition in their art. 4. Students will learn techniques to use mix media in their art, using pencil, colored pencil, and/or a gel pen. Week of December 24 - 30: Skiing Gnomes 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a snowy mountain landscape, using colored pencil. 2. Students will learn techniques to plan their drawing's composition to maximize the storytelling of their art. 3. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic mountains, using colored pencil. 4. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic pine trees, using colored pencil. 5. Students will learn techniques to draw skiing gnomes, snowboarding gnomes, sledding gnomes, and a yeti gnome, using colored pencil. Week of December 31 - January 6: Dog Playing in Snow 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a dog rolling in the snow (full body), using pencil. 2. Students will learn techniques to create the illusion of movement in their drawing, using colored pencil. 3. Students will learn techniques to create semi realistic shading, using colored pencil. 4. Students will learn techniques to create texture in their art , using colored pencils and cotton balls. Week of January 7 - 13: Girl Building a Snowman 1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a standing girl building a snowman (full body), using pencil. 2. Students will learn techniques to sketch a snowman wearing a hat and scarf, using pencil. 3. Students will learn techniques to draw a sunset in the sky and reflected onto the snowman, using colored pencil. 4. Students will learn techniques to draw characters interacting with one another, using colored pencil.
Learning Goals
Christmas Puppy
1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a puppy (full body) wearing a holiday dress, using pencil.
2. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic fur texture, using colored pencils.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw shadows for gray fur, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques to create accents in their art, using colored pencil and a gel pen.
Christmas Tree Cats
1. Students will learn techniques to create movement in their art (leaning tree), using pencil and colored pencil.
2. Students will learn techniques to draw a realistic pine tree, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn to tell a story with their art, using the placement and character design of cats hiding in a Christmas tree.
4. Students will learn techniques to layer and create depth in their art, using colored pencil.
Christmas Bow
1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a realistic bow on a Christmas present.
2. Students will learn techniques to shade realistic texture of a Christmas bow, using pencil.
3. Students will learn what positive and negative space is by practicing composition in their art.
4. Students will learn techniques to use mix media in their art, using pencil, colored pencil, and/or a gel pen.
Skiing Gnomes
1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a snowy mountain landscape, using colored pencil.
2. Students will learn techniques to plan their drawing's composition to maximize the storytelling of their art.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic mountains, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques to draw realistic pine trees, using colored pencil.
5. Students will learn techniques to draw skiing gnomes, snowboarding gnomes, sledding gnomes, and a yeti gnome, using colored pencil.
Dog Playing in Snow
1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a dog rolling in the snow (full body), using pencil.
2. Students will learn techniques to create the illusion of movement in their drawing, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to create semi realistic shading, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques to create texture in their art , using colored pencils and cotton balls.
Girl Building a Snowman
1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a standing girl building a snowman (full body), using pencil.
2. Students will learn techniques to sketch a snowman wearing a hat and scarf, using pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw a sunset in the sky and reflected onto the snowman, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques to draw characters interacting with one another, using colored pencil.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be aware that this course uses materials that may be harmful to your student if used inappropriately. If you think your student may use any class materials inappropriately and/or potentially cause harm, please provide adult supervision for your student.
Supply List
Christmas Puppy -Paper -Everyday pencil -Everyday eraser and/or kneaded eraser -Pencil Sharpener -Colored Pencils: red, green, brown, gray, gold, yellow, white, black OPTIONAL: Gel pens Christmas Tree Cats -Paper -Everyday pencil -Everyday eraser and/or kneaded eraser -Pencil Sharpener -Colored Pencils: red, green, brown, blue, gold, silver, orange, yellow, white, black OPTIONAL: Gel pens Christmas Bow -Paper -Everyday pencil and/or drawing pencils -Everyday eraser and/or kneaded eraser -Blending tool (blending stump, cotton ball, Q-tip, tissue, etc.) -Pencil Sharpener -Colored Pencil and/or gel pen: red Skiing Gnomes -Paper -Everyday pencil -Everyday eraser and/or kneaded eraser -Pencil Sharpener -Colored Pencils: red, green, orange, brown, gray, blue, white, black OPTIONAL: White gel pen Dog Playing in Snow -Paper -Everyday pencil -Everyday eraser and/or kneaded eraser -Pencil Sharpener -Colored Pencils: tan, brown, pink, blue, white -Cotton balls (bring a handful) -Glue (I will use Elmer's school glue that comes in a bottle) -Small paint brush (to apply glue) OPTIONAL: Gel pens, glitter Girl Building a Snowman -Paper -Everyday pencil -Everyday eraser and/or kneaded eraser -Pencil Sharpener -Colored Pencils: orange, brown, purple, gray, blue, pink, white, black OPTIONAL: Gel pens, glitter
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Weber State University
Art Teacher 🎨 / Middle Grade Fantasy Author 📚/ Children's Book Illustrator 🐉
✨Welcome to my teacher page! ✨
After graduating with Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, I decided to make the leap of starting my author and illustrator career. Since then, I have written and illustrated my first middle grade fantasy book, Brush of Magic, with many more in the works!
Along with running my own art and book shop, I design and teach a variety of drawing and painting classes, ranging from realistic sketching, watercolor painting, fantasy drawing, and illustration. I have taught for about 9 years, 4 of which have been specific to art. I love the time I get to spend with my students, creating art, and chatting about books—especially if the books and art are whimsical or magical!
All the artwork, books, and stationary designs in my shop are created by me. I often find inspiration for my art and books through reading, spending time with my cats and dogs, and brainstorming imaginary creatures in my sketchbook.
Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to help.😊
Torri
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