LIVE Online Art Class: Draw Five Beautiful Birds
In this 5-week online class, learners will draw a different beautiful bird each week: a peacock, a flamingo, a toucan, a hummingbird, and a cardinal. #Creative
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,499)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
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 successful completion of this course. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
Through the guided drawing process, students will learn how to use simple lines and shapes to create drawings of five different birds. 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. More detailed information regarding the content of this class can be found in the syllabus
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to draw five different birds, with characteristic details and coloring for each.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Hummingbirds
We will examine the shapes and colors of hummingbirds, practice those shapes, and draw a hummingbird, finishing it up with black Sharpies, colored pencils, and if the student chooses, watercolor paint. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Peacocks
We will examine the shapes and colors of peacock tail feathers, practice those shapes, and draw a peacock. We will finish it using black Sharpies, colored pencils, and watercolor paint (optional). 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Toucans
We will examine the shapes and colors of beaks, bodies and feathers, practice those shapes, and draw a toucan. We will finish it using black Sharpies, colored pencils, and markers (optional). 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Flamingos
We will examine the shapes of a flamingo's beak, body tail and legs, practice those shapes, and draw a flamingo. We will finish it using black Sharpies, colored pencils, and markers (optional). 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper for each class session (sturdy drawing paper and/or watercolor paper is encouraged) pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener black Sharpie tools for adding color--student choice: crayons, colored pencils, markers, watercolor paint (teacher will mostly be using colored pencils but might also use Crayola markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
1499reviews
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.Reviews
Live Group Course
$100
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-6 learners per class
