80

for 2 classes

LIVE Online Art Class: Draw a Fancy Rainforest Bird!

Completed by 30 learners

Ages 8-11

Live Group Course

In this two-session drawing class, we will create a unique bird using shapes and patterns.

Deborah Ewing

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(1,500 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 2 weeks

3-18 learners per class

50 min

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What’s included

2 live meetings

1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.

Assessment

Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).

Grading

Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4

Beginner Level

Using my guided drawing process, students will use simple lines, shapes and patterns to create their own stunning bird in a rainforest or similar setting, color with colored pencils, and paint a background. 

My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows.

My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time!

At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is.

Detailed information about the class can be found in the syllabus

Learning Goals

Students will use simple lines and shapes to draw a basic bird shape.

Students will select shapes and patterns to draw details, such as feathers and decorations on the bird

Syllabus

2 Lessons

over 2 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Drawing the Bird

 We will use simple lines and shapes to draw the outline of the bird, branch and leaves. We will use different patterns to decorate our birds. Then we will outline our birds with a Sharpie.

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Finishing the Art

 We will finish any drawing, color the bird, paint the background, and share our creations! Learners can upload drawings of their art in the classroom.

50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

Paper for practice--9X12
Heavier paper (80 lb, or watercolor or bristol board) 9X12 or similar size
pencils
colored pencils (my recommendation is Prismacolor or Crayola)
regular black Sharpie
Watercolor paint, water and brushes for background

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Deborah Ewing

Joined May, 2019

4.8

1500reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Colorado Teaching Certificate

2 Degrees

Master’s Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE

Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire

As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.