$18

weekly

or $36 for all content

Draw Cosmic Crystals and Fancy Geode Slices

New class

Ages 10-13

Self-Paced Course

In this 2-session self-paced art course, learners will follow a step-by-step process for drawing and painting beautiful crystals and geode slices.

Deborah Ewing

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4.8

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(1,500 reviews)

2 pre-recorded lessons

2 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

2 pre-recorded lessons

2 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

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).

Letter Grade

Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Beginner - Intermediate Level

**PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page.
This class will be presented via demonstration video. Students will upload images of their assignments for the teacher to see and comment on. This is particularly important if a final grade is required for homeschool or charter school credit.
Why Self-Paced?
*MY Self-Paced classes ALWAYS cost less than the live versions of the same class!
*Self-Paced classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. 
*Content is exactly the same as live classes, at a lower fee.
*Students can work at an independent pace. 
*Self-Paced classes are fantastic for international students whose time zone doesn't match the teacher's (US Mountain Time),
*Self-Paced classes are a great alternative for students who are uncomfortable with live video chat.

Our Self-Paced format will be as follows: 
Content: Video demonstration of the process will be posted. Videos will vary in length depending on the type of art being presented. Some may be as short as 10 or 15 minutes while others could be ½ hour or more. Student work is expected to take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending upon the student’s preferred pace. 

Drawing Assignments: Students spend time completing their artwork and submit it via the classroom.

Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, uploading artwork for the teacher to see is important for assessment and feedback.

Detailed information regarding the content of each session can be found in the syllabus.

Once all assignments have been submitted, parents may request a letter or number grade if needed. Students may also receive a certificate of completion after parent has completed a class evaluation.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to draw the inside of a geode

Students will learn how to draw a quartz crystal

Syllabus

2 Lessons

over 2 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Crystals

 We will examine actual crystals and clusters from my collection and discuss common properties and shapes (what the matrix is, how quartz crystals are hexagonal, etc.). Students will be guided in a simple technique for drawing a cluster of crystals in a matrix, and then learn a fun wet-on-wet painting technique for painting them to give them a "cosmic" or "galaxy" look.

38 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Geodes

 We will look at pictures of and/or actual agate slices from my collection, then do a step-by-step drawing of one. Students will have the choice of using colored pencils, watercolor pencils, markers or paint, or any combination, to create their geode slices.

22 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List

Paper (Good quality drawing paper or a sketchbook is recommended)
pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser
Colored pencils (Crayola or Sargent are good brands. My personal favorite is Prismacolor)
Markers (student's favorite brand, or whatever you already have, water-based is best)
Ultra Fine black Sharpies (or similar fineliners, again, whatever you have or your child prefers)
watercolor paint. Crayola or Prang are good brands--stay away from Crazy Art!
Optional: watercolor pencils, and/or salt, glitter, etc. for sprinkling on painted geodes.

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

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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.