Drawing and Sketching Animals for Beginners

Each week in this ongoing class, we learn to draw a new animal using basic shapes, coloring, texture, and shading techniques. Students choose the photo of the animal drawing reference and discuss their favorite animals as we learn to draw.

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The class structure will proceed as follows:
Each class starts with introductions or a quick social check-in. Then students choose the animal we draw from a selection of photos. I show the students step-by-step how to draw the animal using shapes on screen and by hand, checking in with student progress as we work. 

All students are encouraged to add their own imaginative spin in realistic or cartoon styles and finish the drawing with shading or coloring. If time allows, we will repeat the process and draw a second animal, students' choice.

During drawing time, students are encouraged to socialize and share facts about the animals we draw as well as their pets. My goal is to create a creative, social learning environment where students will feel comfortable sharing their ideas and art with other young artists. 

Artists learn through feedback. Students are encouraged --but not required-- to share in-progress drawings throughout the class and final pictures with one another.

An schedule is as follows:
 ** All animals drawn in this class are chosen by the students in attendance.**
Week of 4/21: Horse
Week of 4/28: Black Panther
Week of 5/5: Cat
Week of 5/12: Ball Python 
Week of 5/19: Clownfish
Week of 5/26: Great White Shark
Week of 6/2: Deer
Week of 6/9: Turtle
Week of 6/16: Turkey
Week of 6/23: Dachshund Dog
Week of 6/30: Robin
Week of 7/7: Tiger
Week of 7/14: Rhinoceros
Week of 7/21: Antelope
Week of 7/28: Iguana
Week of 8/4: Beta fish or Fancy Goldfish
Week of 8/11: Chihuahua
Week of 8/18: Parrot
Week of 8/25: Lion
Week of 9/1: Dolphin
Week of 9/8: Llama
Week of 9/15: Blue-Tailed Skink Lizard
Week of 9/22: Axolotl
Week of 9/29: Husky Dog
Week of 10/6: Humming Bird
Week of 10/13: Wolf
Week of 10/20: Giraffe
Week of 10/27:  Capybara//
Week of 11/3: Penguin
** Message me or ask in class to add to this list!