Draw Together: Realistic Animals (for Beginners!)
An ongoing class for young artists who want to practice sketching realistic animals. Each week we'll draw an animal together, looking at photographs for inspiration, in teacher-guided lessons.
Kristy Mankin
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
Each week of "Draw Together" is a miniature drawing workshop. Learners follow along as I demonstrate how to draw a new animal in each class, using photographs as inspiration. We will practice drawing from observation (making our drawings look similar to the reference photo) and including a background. Students are encouraged to add color, shading, and creative details as desired. My goal is not only to teach students how to draw a particular animal, but to help them practice the skills they need to draw anything they want! Here are our upcoming subjects: MONDAY class: Dec. 2: Red squirrel! Dec. 9: Arctic wolf! Dec. 16: NO CLASS (Ms. Kristy has an appointment :( Dec. 23 & 30: NO CLASS (Ms. Kristy is off for the holidays!) TUESDAY class: Dec. 3: Arctic wolf! Dec. 10: Snowy owl! Dec. 17: Polar bear! Dec. 23 & 30: NO CLASS (Ms. Kristy is off for the holidays!) WEDNESDAY (AM) class: Nov. 27: NO CLASS Dec. 4: Arctic wolf! Dec. 11: Penguin! Dec. 18: Polar bear! Dec. 25 & Jan 1: NO CLASS. (Christmas & New Year holidays) WEDNESDAY (PM) class: Nov. 27: NO CLASS (Thanksgiving holiday) Dec. 4: Husky (dog)! Dec. 11: Snowy owl! Dec. 18: Reindeer! Dec. 25 & Jan 1: NO CLASS (Christmas & New Year holidays) THURSDAY class: Nov. 28: NO CLASS (Thanksgiving holiday in the US) Dec. 5: Arctic fox! Dec. 12: Sea otter! Dec. 19: Polar bear! Dec. 26 & Jan. 2: NO CLASS (Ms. Kristy is off for Christmas/New Year) FRIDAY class: Nov. 29: NO CLASS (Thanksgiving holiday) Dec. 6: Scarlet macaw! Dec. 13: Penguin! Dec. 20: Seal! Dec. 27 & Jan 3: NO CLASS (Christmas & New Year holidays) Lessons are interactive and I welcome student participation! Students are also invited to suggest what animals they would like to draw in upcoming lessons. We'll choose our subjects at the end of each month for the following categories**: January--- Paws or Claws February--- Fur or Feathers March--- Scales or Skin April--- Extinct or Endangered animals May--- Fur or Feathers June--- Warm Weather animals July--- Hooved or Heavy animals August--- Paws or Claws September--- Scales or Skin October--- Invertebrates or Little Bits November--- Fur or Feathers December--- Cold Weather Creatures **If you join us for the last meeting of the month, we will spend a few of our class minutes on the suggestion/selection process. New learners are welcome to participate! ********************************************************** If you're new to Outschool you can follow this link for some handy tips to get started! https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/802757-how-to-prepare-for-your-first-class To see more of Ms. Kristy's classes, visit my teacher profile here: https://outschool.com/teachers/Kristine-Mankin#us3u0MdGLD
Learning Goals
Have fun drawing animals and practice observational (realistic) drawing.Create backgrounds that illustrate depth (three-dimensional space), and practice adding details such as texture or shading.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisite classes are required; this is a class for beginners. Students will be instructed to begin their drawings with simple shapes such as ovals and rectangles (perfection not required!). The key is to "keep moving"!
Supply List
Students will need the following materials each week: Drawing paper Pencil & eraser **Optional materials (these are entirely dependent on your student's preference, and are not required): - Colored pencils - Crayons - Markers - Digital drawing tablet - Other media of your choice!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Texas Christian University
I have taught drawing for many years, and in my observation the best way to teach drawing is to demonstrate! Drawing together with my students is a great way to illustrate drawing techniques while also helping them to build the critical thinking and observational skills they need to continue working on their own.
My goal is to build my students' skills and confidence as young artists!Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 408 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-10 learners per class
