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Destination Exploration: National Parks Drawing and Painting Class

Completed by 18 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
Take a colorful journey through America's National Parks with our weekly art class! Discover diverse landscapes and animals to see what makes each place so special while developing your art skills with expert guidance and support.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(583 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-12 learners per class
60 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per week
Grading
No regular grades are given but a certificate of completion or evaluation can be provided upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
🖌️ Welcome to our weekly ongoing kids' art class, where we explore the beauty of the National Parks through drawing and painting. In this course, young artists will have the opportunity to learn about a different landscapes featured in the United State's National Parks and animals that calls the National Parks their home, while mastering art techniques.

🖼️ Each week, we will focus on a different National Park, learning about the unique features of its landscape and the animals that inhabit it. We will explore subjects such as the towering mountains of Yosemite, the vibrant coral reefs of Biscayne, and the breathtaking geysers of Yellowstone. Through drawing and painting, students will learn about the different colors, shapes, and textures that make each National Park distinct.

🖌️ Our class will be structured to allow for plenty of hands-on painting time. Students will learn different drawing techniques such as sketching, contour lines, shading and watercolor techniques, such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, and washes, to create beautiful and expressive works of art of the National Parks' landscapes and animals. They will also have the opportunity to experiment with different materials after the initial sketch in order to give them freedom of artistic choice.

🧑‍🎨 Our experienced instructors will provide one-on-one guidance and support to each student, ensuring that they are challenged and encouraged to grow as artist as this class is designed for children of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

🦌 Join us on this exciting journey of exploration and creativity as we showcase the National Parks' diverse landscapes and animals.

Weekly Topics:
Week of August 25: Yosemite
Week of September 1: Glacier
Week of September 8: Biscayne
Week of September 15: Great Smoky Mountains
Week of September 22: Yellowstone
Week of September 29: Badlands
Week of October 6: Zion
Week of October 13: Hot Springs
Week of October 20: Guadalupe Mountains
Week of October 27: Grand Canyon
Week of November 3: Olympic
Week of November 10: Hawai'i Volcanoes
Week of November 17: Congaree
Week of November 24: Redwood
Week of December 1: Arches
Week of December 8: Shenandoah
Week of December 15: Kobuk Valley
Week of December 22: Enjoy the week off! ❌ You will not be charged this week.
Week of December 29: Great Sand Dunes
Week of January 5: Carlsbad Caverns
Week of January 12: Haleakala
Week of January 19: Canyonlands
Week of January 28: Great Basin 
Week of February 2: Capitol Reef
Week of February 9: Rocky Mountain
Week of February 16: Mount Rainier
Week of February 23: Death Valley
Week of March 2: Bryce Canyon
Week of March 9: Gateway Arch
Week of March 16: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Week of March 23: Big Bend
Week of March 30: American Samoa
Week of April 6: Grand Teton
Week of April 13: Channel Islands
Week of April 20: Saguaro
Week of April 27: Sequoia
Week of May 4: Theodore Roosevelt
Week of May 11: Virgin Islands
Week of May 18: Voyageurs
Week of May 25: Glacier Bay
Week of June 1: Acadia
Future topics TBD as the year progresses.

Learning Goals

Students will gain skills in sketching, drawing, painting, creativity, composition, and use of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design in their work.

Other Details

Supply List
✏️ If only using drawing materials:
Drawing paper
Pencil
Eraser
*Optional materials to add color such as crayons, colored pencils, pastels, markers, watercolor pencils, etc.

🖌️ If adding paint after the initial sketch:
Thicker paper or canvas such as watercolor or mixed media paper - to prevent frustration this thick paper is best, thinner paper soaks up the water and wears holes into it quickly
Watercolor, acrylic, or tempera paint 
Paint brushes - a variety of sizes
Water cup
Paper towel
A placemat, paint shirt, or apron are recommended
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Our teachers are all experienced art teachers with a passion to teach drawing and painting skills to aspiring artists.

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