What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time course, students will learn to draw famous Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse & Buzz Lightyear as Squishmallows while also creating fun & interesting background scenes. Students will learn artist tips for: - Basic shape drawing - Perspective, shading, coloring - Techniques for using your hand to create smooth, natural, straight and curved lines - Proportions and ideas for designing background scenes A printable coloring page is also included for this class upon enrollment! At the beginning of class, students are invited to briefly share art, toys and ideas while students enter the classroom. Students will then be led by step-by-step, directed drawing instructions. Several skills-based artist tips and tricks will be shared throughout class. Although step-by-step instruction is provided, students are also encouraged to work at their own pace and use their own creative ideas to change and add onto their art. My classes follow a relaxed, informal format where students are able to follow the directed drawing but also work to their own pace and abilities. We will often play music and engage in informal discussion during class, but students who prefer to remain silent are also welcome. Each class is highly interactive and usually includes a fun surprise at the end such as opening a mystery bag or sharing a magic trick. PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLMENT: FAQ/Policies - ONE STUDENT PER SPOT. If enrolling multiple students, please register each of them. Multiple students appearing under the same spot will result in students being removed from the classroom. - All my Outschool classes have a limited refund policy. Transfers, no-shows, late arrivals, cancellations, refunds and make-up requests CANNOT be accommodated within 24 hours of class time. No exceptions. Class recordings are available upon request for missed sections if the class proceeds with other students. - Teachers on Outschool are independent contractors who cannot control nor troubleshoot technical issues with Zoom or the Outschool platform. Please test your connection with your device in advance of class time and contact Outschool directly at support@outschool.com for help with technical issues. - Live sections with no present learners are cancelled after 10 minutes of class time. - I do not offer sibling discounts for public classes at this time, however, I do offer a small discount for private classes when registering 2 or more students for a month or more. Please message me for more details. - These are WYSIWIG art classes: What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get! All thumbnails, promotional materials, class resources, and in-class drawings are original art produced by Marie (the teacher). Students are often offered a variety of reference images and resources from popular art styles to choose so they can draw in their preferred style, but special focus is paid to developing student's original art skills and not simply copying another artist. All images, drawings or other art resources are never taken from other artists to use as promotional materials.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their existing drawing & art skills while learning techniques for clean lines, color, shading, perspective, background organization and more.
Other Details
Supply List
1. Drawing Paper or Sketchbook 2. Pencil 3. Eraser 4. Pencil sharpener 5. Colored pencils and markers in a wide variety of colors. 6. OPTIONAL: Black permanent marker (to outline drawing).
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Marie, a full-time teacher and artist. I love a wide variety of art and discovering new ways to foster learning through creativity. I believe having fun and laughing while learning is important because it encourages self confidence and joy. I always try my best to make my classes fun, engaging, and a welcoming experience for every student.
I have taught classroom Art as a certified educator in US schools for 10+ years from ages pre-school through high school, as well as teaching & tutoring in single and group lessons for Art, ESL, SPED, Social Studies, Math, Science, Technology and gifted students. I have also designed and taught in a number of summer camps. In 2017, I was awarded Teacher of the Year honors at my school. I have taught individual and small-group art lessons both online and in my community since 2018, as well as creating and selling my own art to buyers on every continent (well, except Antarctica!)
I have a BA in Education, and have continued professional certification experience through outside professional training programs, conferences and seminars.
In my spare time I enjoy nature, travel, games, and playing with my dogs. I have transitioned to full-time, online private teaching as I believe it allows teachers to develop curriculum which better meets the needs and interests of today's students by directly engaging with the students more thoroughly. The individual and small group settings allow teachers to cater lessons to students needs and goals intuitively. Private teaching online has also allowed me more time and flexibility to spend with my family. I truly believe online learning is a critical part of the future of education, and I'm excited to share some class time with you!
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-4 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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