$18
weeklyDestination Exploration: National Parks Drawing and Painting Class
Completed by 18 learners
Ages 9-13
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-12 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekGrading
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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