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Drawing Animals With Colored Pencils Ages 6-8

In this ongoing art class, learners will learn about and practice applying key steps to complete drawings of different animals!
Deborah R. (Art by Deebs)
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners may need to complete their drawings at home. I know I always needed more time! Questions and critiques are welcome after class finishes through the Outschool messaging system. Optional: Learners are encouraged to practice using the steps that they learned to any drawing at home!
Assessment
Learners will receive individualized, constructive critiques and praise throughout the end of class.

Class Experience

In this interactive, ongoing class, learners will learn foundational drawing skills and habits that can be applied to any drawing - from cartoon to realistic. For these classes, we will focus on drawing cartoon animals with colored pencils! In every class, students will learn and practice applying key steps to the animal drawing of the week. All levels are welcome.

Some learners who are detailed-oriented may need to finish their drawings at home. I know I always needed to!

Drawing Techniques
Shapes - Learners will learn to identify the biggest shapes first before getting to details.
Specific shapes - As learners grow more confident, they will be tasked to find specific shapes instead of generic shapes (example: I see an oval for the body. What is a more specific shape? The body is like a peanut!)
Line - Learners will learn to identify the "star" of the drawing and to use line to make the animal stand out. 

Drawing Habits
Learners are encouraged to use the whole paper to create their own background. This creates the habit of thinking big and of learning how to fit the drawing on the paper. This habit will also get learners to think about composition that will help them in future projects. 

TUESDAYS at 6:30pm Eastern
Every class: Learners will apply key steps to draw an animal while learning some interesting facts.
Learner's choices (O, A, I)
Sept 27 (A) - Calico Cat
Oct 4 (I) - Sand Cat
Oct 11 (O) - Butterfly
Oct 18 (A) - TBA
Oct 25 (I) - TBA
Oct 1 (O) - Llama 


My goal on Outschool is not only for learners to have fun, but most importantly for learners to learn key techniques about shapes, tones, textures, perspective, etc. that they can apply to any drawing. My hope is that learners take what they learn in class and apply it to their drawings at home as they steadily improve and become more confident. See you in class!

Learning Goals

Leaners will be able use key steps that are applicable to any drawing. 
1. Pinpointing light and shadow
2. Identifying shapes
3. Shading the drawing
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
1. Any size white paper
2. Full set of colored pencils (set of 12 or larger, colors similar to the link below)
https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Colored-Pencils-Color-Set/dp/B01LK04K1I/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=pencil+set+colored+12&qid=1629735048&sr=8-5
3. Sharpener
4. Eraser
5. Pencil
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Joined August, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I graduated from Grand Central Atelier in New York City where I was trained to draw and paint realistically in a traditional way. While I usually draw realistically, I also enjoy using this approach to draw in different styles. My goal is to teach children the tools of drawing and give them the opportunity to practice applying them so that they will be able to draw what they want independently.

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$17

weekly
1x per week
45 min

Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-6 learners per class

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