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Draw & Sketch Prehistoric Creatures | Beginner - Intermediate

Step back in time in our prehistoric creatures drawing class for kids! Discover art techniques while drawing and sketching the giants of the Jurassic, the beasts of the Paleozoic, and the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth.
Megapixels Art: Drawing Realistic Animals, Dragons
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4.9
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Jump into our drawing class for kids 7-12, and travel back into the prehistoric world! We'll teach you art techniques to draw and sketch everything from Jurassic giants to Paleozoic beasts and the dinosaurs that once roamed our planet. Imagine bringing a T-Rex or a delicate fossil to life with your pencil. This class is your ticket to exploring the ancient past, where each drawing connects you to the incredible creatures of a bygone era. Get ready to create your own dinosaur adventures and prehistoric scenes!

Skill level: No prior experience is needed, so technically the class is designed for beginners. However, we modify the class for each learner, so both beginners and intermediate students, as well as advanced learners, will build their skills each week.

Why should your child take art at Megapixels? Here are just a few reasons… 
1. Get help every step of the way! Our expert instructors help students and answer all your questions, so you never have to worry about getting stuck. 
2. Receive continuous encouragement! Get valuable feedback and gentle critique from instructors.
3. You never have to worry about falling behind! We check in with learners frequently, so you never have to worry about needing to try to catch up. You can also request to have a teacher assistant (a second instructor) join your class for the following week if needed.
4. Socialize and make friends! Meet kids from around the world who share your passion for art and what we are drawing.
5. Learn cool art techniques and tricks to sketch creative and realistic pictures you will be proud of!
6. Develop character, confidence and creativity! In addition to helping you create spectacular art, we care about each child as a whole person. We use art classes as a vehicle to partner with families to instill a love of learning, creativity, and confidence in your child as well as character traits like empathy, encouragement, respect, and kindness. 

🦖Be sure to see the Learning Goals section below for more benefits and information on how your child will learn and grow!

🦕Class Format: 
Online, ongoing - students can start any week and can stay for as many weeks as they wish. Each week, we will draw a new project.

🦖Class Structure:
1. First few minutes of class: meet other learners from around the world, chat, and show-and-tell
2. Class Introduction
3. Step-by-step instruction as learners follow along and draw (during this focus time, we ask that students mute their microphones). Raise your hand anytime if you need help! The instructor will ask periodically if anyone needs more time, so your learner never has to worry about falling behind!
4. Learners can show their art for encouraging feedback during checkpoints throughout the class.
5. We will do a brief social hangout at the end of class or during the coloring portion when time allows

Time permitting, the instructor will also show cool coloring techniques like layering, shading, blending, and highlighting. Learners can start coloring during the class and finish their artwork after class at their own pace if they want. 

The instructor will give lots of feedback, encouragement, and personal guidance every step of the way, so your child never has to worry about getting stuck. 

Learners can use their creativity to make their artwork unique, make changes, and add cool details to make it really special. The instructor will show the step-by-step process so everyone can create their masterpiece. If learners want, they can share their artwork with the class during several sharing checkpoints throughout the class.

🦕Upcoming Drawing Subject List:
Wooly Mammoth, Smilodon, Triceratops, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, Pteranodon, Sabre-toothed Tiger, Ankylosaurus, Spinosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Allosaurus, Dimetrodon, and more!

Sign up now and watch your artistic skills grow like a prehistoric fern in a lush ancient forest!

🦖Supplies: 
Students are encouraged to use supplies that they already own.

The instructor will demonstrate using the following, but again, students do not need these exact supplies:
-Printer Paper
-Pen or Pencil to outline and draw
-Colored pencils or anything to add color (if desired)

Megapixels School of the Arts is an organization of about 12 amazing teachers who are masters of their craft. If the teacher assigned to your class is not available to teach a session, one of our other teachers will take over the class that day. Only teachers trained to teach the class will become possible substitutes, and we will usually post a message on the Outschool classroom as a heads-up. If you would prefer not to attend the session with a substitute teacher, feel free to send us a message through Outschool up to a day after your class occurs so we can give you a refund. Thank you!
Learning Goals
Students will learn realistic and imaginative drawing techniques, adding their own creative flair. They'll explore coloring, shading, and depth to make their art pop. By the end, they'll create cool drawings they'll be proud to display.
Unlock Your Creative Genius | Studies show kindergarteners are natural creatives but often lose that by high school. At Megapixels, we help students preserve and regain their creativity, giving them joy and a competitive edge for future careers.
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Supply List
Students are encouraged to use supplies that they already own.

The instructor will demonstrate using the following, but again, students do not need these exact supplies:
-Printer Paper
-Pen or Pencil to outline and draw
-Colored pencils or anything to add color (if desired)
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
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Dordt University
Miss Danikka, BFA, TESOL, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from Lynn University
Ms. Gemma
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University of Fullerton
Ms. Marissa , BFA Animation, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Elizabethtown College
Miss Mattie, BFA Drawing
Associate's Degree from Randolph Community College
Ms.Kimberly, AA Illustration & Graphic Design
Each instructor at Megapixels School of the Arts is a master of their craft and is certified to teach the Megapixels Method. This method of instruction trains students to be able to draw realistically while having the freedom to go wild with creativity and also gives them the mindset to succeed. 

We are on a mission to empower kids to become lifelong learners who are confident in their creativity so they can overcome any obstacle, achieve their biggest dreams, and change the world. We facilitate an inclusive learning environment. We encourage students to not get caught up in perfectionism but rather to enjoy the process, which further unleashes creativity. About the Founder of Megapixels School of the Arts: 

🎨 Meg Navarro. Over the past decade, Meg has taught thousands of students to create dazzling, realistic art, to take impressive photos, and to write their first novels. In 2007, Meg founded Megapixels School of the Arts, which began as a local art school and expanded to offer online classes a few years back. Meg personally trains each teacher in the Megapixels Method, which she has tested and refined over the past decade. Meg studied art, photography, and writing while earning her BA, and is currently working on her Masters in Education. In her free time, she loves making human pyramids with her friends! 

Reviews for Meg: 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meg is such a fabulous teacher! She is patient, enthusiastic, encouraging, and fun - both of my girls love taking classes with her!! - Lisa D. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My daughter (11) loves this class and is always looking forward to the next one. Her art skills improve with each class. I'm so glad she's found a class that she enjoys. She also says Teacher Meg is very patient and good with the other students. I recommend this class. - Melissa B. Meet our instructors! 

🎨 Gemma is a professional artist who creates and sells artworks in resin, acrylic, watercolor and ink mediums. She was born in England but lived most of her life in the great state of Michigan. She's a movie buff and a huge fan of Star Wars. She is patient, encouraging and loves helping others! 

Reviews for Gemma: 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hello! This is Sabrina(a student in this class), this class has been really fun for me so far and has helped me to improve my drawing skills quite a bit. Miss Gemma is always so nice and is always giving positive feedback(and if we need to change something on our drawings she always is very polite about it tells us how to fix it). Some of the drawings I have done were I little too easy and some were just a tad too hard but overall this class is just the right level for me(I’m eleven). I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who really likes animals and really likes art. Thanks for teaching this class! By the way, to show my improvement I put the first drawing I did in this class in May of 2021 and the drawing I did last Thursday(September of 2021). 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ms.Gemma is great with the kids. She is very patient and she makes the class fun. My daughter loved her class. - P. Edwards 

🎨 Kacie Iuvara is a trained writer and actor with BA degrees in English and Performing Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University, the American Conservatory Theater, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She is an active member of the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and is currently in the process of publishing her first book, "A Trip to Elsewhere." She is also a total dork, especially when it comes to anime, WEBTOONs, and Greek gods. 

Reviews for Kacie: 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My son loves this class. The teacher is so awesome. - E. Cortez 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My daughter loves the class. The teacher is very engaged with the kids and is doing a good job of channeling their enthusiasm for warrior cats while teaching them fundamental drawing techniques. - J. Lillien 

🎨 Marissa kicked off her career in Art Education when she was earning her bachelor’s of fine art in Animation at California State University of Fullerton. She has had the pleasure of instructing and generating art lessons for 5 years in-person and online and also has experience working with students with special needs in small groups and in 1:1 settings. Marissa has also completed an internship as an instructor for therapeutic arts and has volunteered with multiple children’s arts events. Aside from creating her own art in her free time, Marissa also enjoys spending her days outdoors, cooking new recipes, and excessively spoiling her dog, Bailey. 

Reviews for Marissa: 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My son (11 yo) enjoyed this class very much. The teacher handled his exuberance well, and he liked the format immensely. Thanks! - Alicia M. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love this class! We take a lot of outschool classes and this is definitely at the very top. This class has really turned my son onto drawing. He joined reluctantly and now you cannot keep him away. The (He) loves the teacher, the students and of course drawing! - M. O'Brien 

🎨 Mattie has a BA in Fine Arts with a concentration in drawing from Elizabethtown College in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Mattie fell in love with teaching art when she first started in 2020. She currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She loves to read, write, draw, sing, play with her dog, Freya, and enjoys a cup of Earl Grey tea in the morning. 

Reviews for Mattie: 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful for our budding artist! She loves the serious work she can do and the personal attention. - Laura R. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Miss Mattie is amazing! She takes time prepping each week for her lesson with my daughter and despite the fact that we have just done a few lessons with her, she has already made amazing progress. - Marianne S. 

🎨 Becca is a visual artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing. She has experience teaching art as well as swimming. She enjoys drawing digitally as well as with graphite and ink. 

Reviews for Becca: 
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Becca was amazing. My son learned a great way to measure proportions and closely render what the photo references were. That's the hardest part for kids. Thank you Becca. - Ed C. 

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I have two kiddos enrolled in this class and they absolutely love it! The instructor is fantastic--motivated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. The pace is perfect and the kiddos always learn something new. I've been so impressed by how 3-D all their images are... they look just like the Minecraft animals! Each week it's something new and it's always a hit! This is a step-by-step class, and the instructor is great about going at the pace of the students, but still gives them a lot of room for creativity with their individual drawings. This would be a great class for any student that loves art and Minecraft. Highly, highly, highly recommend this fabulous instructor! 5 stars! If we could, we'd give it 10 stars! 

🎨 Amanda is a professional working artist with a bachelor's degree in Studio Art and a minor in Theatre. Amanda spent two years as the director of a summer art camp program in San Antonio, Texas. She loves working with acrylic, colored pencil, digital art (Procreate), and more. Her love for wildlife and travel is the inspiration behind most of her artwork and she often draws inspiration from photos she's taken on her trips. She is patient, kind, and energetic and has a big passion for helping others pursue their love of art. 

Reviews for Amanda: 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We loved this class! Amanda is great! - Karen P. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My 8-year-old liked the teacher and the art style. She said it was easy to understand the teacher. She liked the finished product and was proud of her drawings. - Heather 

🎨Maggie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and has six years experience of teaching kindergarten, first grade, fourth grade, and elementary art. She enjoys drawing and painting with watercolor and sells art through her Etsy shop Magpie Paints. In her free time, she loves playing piano and volleyball, swimming, hiking with her husband and children, and hosting summer art camps. 

🎨 Danikka is an Arkansas-based professional artist with a degree in fine arts who loves instilling a passion for creativity in others. Born and raised in Mexico, she draws much of her inspiration from her tierra patria as well as from her dreams and her favorite animals- horses. In addition to her 10 years of teaching experience as well as her TEFL and TESOL certifications, she also creates custom commissions for drawings, paintings, and even murals. 

🎨 Ilyse is a professional artist with a BA in English Literature who does freelance illustration and character design. She was born in Connecticut but spent most of her childhood in North Carolina. She has a huge passion for vibrant colors and bringing untold stories and characters to life. Her bubbly, welcoming demeanor reflects strongly in the art she creates! 

Reviews for Ilyse: 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great class! My son is extremely proud of his drawings from this class. He loves to draw, but sometimes gets stuck when his drawings don’t look right to him. The steps in each drawing are broken down and the kids are shown how to measure out the placement of their lines. A great class for a kid who needs a little extra patience! Plus there is lots of encouragement and praise! My son gives two thumbs up!

🎨 Zoey is a professional working muralist and artist, who creates and sells acrylic and oil paintings. She also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University. She was born and raised in California and loves to go hiking. She also loves inspiring, teaching, and encouraging others. 

Reviews for Zoey: 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My kids enjoyed this class a lot and it helped give them regular practice and experience. I've noticed they have been drawing and sketching a lot more since we started this. - Tiara F.


🎨 Cheyenne is a professional visual artist who does art commissions with pencil drawings as her expertise. In June, she is set to finish her associates degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Painting and Drawing from Stratford Career Institute. She is passionate about encouraging others to dream big and make those dreams become a reality! She likes to encourage and hopes to help the next generation chase their dreams through their artistic talents. 

Reviews for Cheyenne: 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cheyenne is an excellent teacher. She is very patient and works at a good pace for my daughter. She always checks in and ensures the students are on track and she is not leaving anyone behind. My daughter looks forward to the class every week. - Christina W.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cheyenne is very patient and knowledgeable in this class. She is so talented and I highly recommend her as a teacher! - Patricia E.

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$15

weekly
1x per week
45 min

Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-7 learners per class

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