Drawing Dinosaurs and Extinct Creatures: Art Club!
We will draw and color dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures each week in this ongoing class.
Ms. Abi Spinolo
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(122)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Each week a creature from the ancient past of Earth will be chosen and drawn. From fearsome dinosaurs to monolithic mammoths, we will draw, color, and socialize our way through many interesting and exciting animals. I use a step by step approach while teaching, which helps keep everyone moving at a similar pace, and always encourage learners to ask questions or for help if they are unclear about how to proceed. After the drawing portion is complete, students are free to color as they wish, and add whatever background details they desire. During that time I will usually ask learners if they have any questions about the creature we drew, and I do my best to look up answers. I try to maintain a calm and engaging environment, emphasizing the process of creating art over the end result. I truly believe any one with an interest and willingness to learn can have a great time in this class. Materials used will be paper, drawing pencil, eraser, and the students choice of coloring material. I typically use crayons for the coloring portion. Class time is usually around 40 minutes, but depends on the class size, and the complexity of the weeks topic. Small classes are usually a little quicker, and complex subjects might take a few minutes longer etc. After these dates, new topics will be added, and student requests can always be incorporated into the schedule at any time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Schedule for ALL Section, unless otherwise noted: Week of August 18, 2024- Helicoprion Week of August 25, 2024- Leedsichthys Week of September 1, 2024- Spinosaurus Week of September 8, 2024- Dodo Week of September 15, 2024- Prenocephale Week of September 22, 2024- Conchoraptor Week of September 29, 2024- Stegosaurus Week of October 6, 2024- Giant Sloth Week of October 13, 2024- NO CLASS Week of October 22, 2024- NO CLASS Week of October 27, 2024- Liopleurodon Week of November 3, 2024- Brachylophosoaurus Week of November 10, 2024- Terror Bird Week of November 17, 2024- Ampelosaurus Week of November 24, 2024- t rex Week of December 1, 2024- NO CLASS Week of December 8, 2024- Diplodocus Week of December 15, 2024- Archaeopteryx Week of December 22, 2024- wooly rhino Week of December 29, 2024- NO CLASS Week of January 5, 2025- Lambeosaurus Week of January 12, 2025- Hesperosaurus Week of January 19, 2025- Decopoda Week of January 26, 2025- Megaxantho zogue
Learning Goals
Students will learn to draw dinosaurs and other creatures from the distant past, gain confidence in their drawing ability, and learn how to break down a complicated picture into manageable steps.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
122reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there!
My name is Abi. My passion and expertise are in drawing and watercolor painting, but I also dabble in and have taught the basics in a few other mediums, such as acrylic painting, oil pastel, charcoal, and colored pencil.
I’ve been drawing and painting since very early childhood and have always embraced it as a part of who I am, and known it to be valuable resource in my life. A lot of my inspiration comes from the landscapes I grew up with or the feelings the weather or a book inspired in me. I believe that art is an outlet for both processing feelings or events through life, and is an underused tool to develop skills in observation and critical thinking. My teaching style is calm and centered in being a safe space and showing that the creative process can provide joy and peace. Mistakes happen, but its never the end of the world or something to be ashamed of. I'm dedicated to helping people better understand the world around them and to developing relationships to enrich life through art. I believe anyone who is interested and willing to try can become an artist.
I have been an art teacher for four years, and before that had six years of experience in support roles providing supervision and guidance to children within classroom and day-care settings.
In my free time I enjoy being outside, knitting, crocheting and am a big fiction reader. This year I hope to use my sketchbook practice to document my walks, bird sightings, and travels.Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-6 learners per class
