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Design and Paint Your Own Watercolor Dragon!
Anne
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(247)
In this one-time class, learners will brainstorm and create a dragon design of their choice, outline the dragon's details with permanent marker, and then color in their dragon using basic watercolor techniques.
Class experience
In this class we'll combine basic drawing techniques with watercolor techniques to create a dragon of the learner's choice. We'll first use pencil to sketch a rough outline (penciling) and then use permanent marker to outline the details (inking). Next, we'll learn and practice four different techniques for watercolor (dry on dry, dry on wet, wet on dry, and wet on wet) and talk about other watercolor techniques (washes) and things students can try to add details and effects. We'll play with...
Students will be able to brainstorm ideas and then create a drawing of their own choice based on those various ideas about their dragon. They will learn about different ways to create a dragon (penciling, inking, sketching) in addition to basic watercolor techniques. Watercolor is often considered a challenging medium; this class is designed to get students playing with watercolor while engaging with a subject (dragons) that they already like and feel confident about.
I have taught art lessons many times in my afterschool teaching work and as part of other classes with a variety of different topics. I have a background in arts education with students, and I am a working artist who makes these types of illustrations regularly.
Learners will need: pencil, eraser, permanent markers (fine and/or ultra fine work best), watercolor paper (three or four sheets; any size will work though larger paper tends to be easier for learners since small detail can be challenging with watercolor), watercolor paints (any brand works), a brush (any size, though a larger and a smaller brush can be helpful), a cup for water for rinsing brushes, a clean place to work, and paper towels in case of spillage. Optional: masking tape if the learner would like to tape their paper to their workspace.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hello! My name is Anne (she/her) and I am an artist and educator based in New England, USA. I've worked as an educator in a variety of settings ranging from afterschool arts programming to hands-on science programming to speaking and presentation...
Group Class
$14
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class
