Creative Combo: Continuing Our Journey in Crochet & Watercolor

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 9-12

Live Group Class

In this ongoing class, learners will continue to learn new techniques both in crochet and watercolor to make unique creations!

Andrea Mahoney, BS.Ed

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(109 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

3-6 learners per class

90 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

1 hour per week. Students will have the opportunity to continue to work on their crochet projects and practice watercolor outside of class.

Class Experience

This is a combination class created by current learners! In this 1.5-hour class, learners will split the time between crochet and watercolor. 

In the crochet component of the class, we will learn a new technique each week, and learners will have the opportunity to try it out and practice it in class. The teacher will carefully model and guide learners, provide support as needed, and suggest troubleshooting tips when things are not quite working out as planned. The teacher will post midweek, either by text or video, to encourage and check in with students. Students are always able to message for help, and the teacher will respond within 24 hours (usually sooner!). The teacher will also provide short videos reviewing the stitch/technique to help guide learners that will be scheduled to post as learners exit the weekly class. 

In the watercolor component of the class, we will learn/practice/review techniques each week. Students will utilize a watercolor notebook or practice page to practice different techniques so they can have a resource outside of class to help them in their creative journey. Subjects will vary each week, but will use the techniques practiced in class. 

Week 1: July 19 
Crochet
Technique : Granny Squares/Changing Colors/Whipstitch
Project : Granny Squares
Watercolor
Technique: Mixing Colors, loading brush, water control, layering
Project: Sails on Water

Week 2: July 26 
Crochet
Technique: Even Rows
Project: Takeout Container Flaps
Watercolor
Technique: Brush strokes & Variegated Wash
Project: Sunset Reeds

Week 3: August 2 
Crochet
Technique: Magic Ring/Closing Up Pieces
Project: Strawberry Leafy Top/Chopsticks
Watercolor
Project: Layering/Details
Technique: Butterfly

Week 4: August 9 
Crochet
Technique: Shell Stitch
Project: Single Color Rosette
Watercolor:
Technique: Transitions
Project: Birch Trees

Week 5: August 16 
Crochet
Technique: Increasing/Weaving
Project: Fortune Cookie
Watercolor
Technique: Wet on Dry/Wet on Wet
Project: Patterns

Week 6: August 23 
Crochet
Technique: Seams/Edges/Back Loops/Chains
Project: Takeout Container Base & Noodles
Watercolor
Technique: Choosing Colors
Project: Mosaics

Week 7: August 30 
Crochet
Technique: Stitch Markers/Yarn Needle/Weaving
Project: Assembling Takeout Container
Watercolor
Technique: Wash/Layering/Details/ Brush Strokes
Project: Farmers Basket

Other Details

Supply List

Crochet **If students do not want the little safety eyes on their creations that is perfectly fine! They can also use any color yarn, below are just suggestions for the projects planned for class.** 

2 pairs of 6mm safety eyes (Strawberry and fortune cookie)
1 pair of 9mm safety eyes (takeout container)
black embroidery thread
yarn needle
small embroidery needle
scissors
ruler or tape measure
scratch paper and pencil
stitch markers would be helpful, but you can also use paper clips or scraps of yarn to cut costs
F, G, H, I, J crochet hooks (definitely have an I or J hook, and if you are able, an F or G just to get you started)
Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn (Red Heart is the least expensive) Granny Squares and Rosette (any colors!)
Small amount of red yarn for the strawberry and chopsticks
small amount of green yarn (for the small strawberry)
tan yarn (for the small fortune cookie & noodles))
yarn for takeout box (possibly white if they want it realistic?)
Small amount of stuffing
Small piece of white felt for fortune cookie
2-5inch pipe cleaner pieces (any color, they will be covered by yarn for the chopsticks)

Watercolor
watercolor paint (either pans or tubes are great!)
a palette or plastic tray for mixing
a small watercolor notebook or watercolor paper 
washi tape
watercolor brushes-the very minimum are 3 rounds (size 3, 6, 12)
2 cups of water for cleaning brushes
paper towel
pencil 
eraser 
ruler

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Andrea Mahoney, BS.Ed

Joined June, 2020

4.9

109reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Welcome! I've taught in a traditional classroom, in a creative arts school setting, online, and as a home school Mom as needed with our own unique learners. I believe that arts, music, and books add so much to our days, and want to provide classes that support these areas with your learners too! I love learning new arts, and have even learned to paint and play the piano, recently, as an adult. I have been crocheting and sewing for about 30 years, and hope to share my knowledge with other lifelong learners who want to be brave and try new things! I believe enjoying the process is just as important, if not more, than the end product. I model imperfection and share my thought process in how to improve our experiences. I hope to see you soon!