What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing weekly class, we have fun drawing Pokémon characters. Chatting about which characters we like, and perhaps showing our best Pokemon cards. Each week we draw and color different types of Pokémon. We usually draw a couple of different creatures per session. (please let me know if you have a specific Pokemon in mind, and I will try to fit all requests in to the meetings) I encourage individual ideas and the sharing of each child's drawing within the class. We usually end up adding other things to the drawings as ideas emerge. We might add a background or shadows. I have a second camera showing my drawing as we progress with our artwork, and that is the camera I will use for the main part of the class. I believe the best way to teach drawing is to engage with what interests the individual. We learn to to draw basic shapes and 'objects' in a space. We develop drawing skills, confidence and an eye for detail. No required experience or knowledge is needed to join this class, only an interest in drawing, and maybe talking about Pokémon.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper or sketchbook pens and pencils colour pens eraser and sharpener (any Pokemon cards and books you want to share. This is optional and not necessary)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional artist and art teacher living and working in Sheffield, UK
Born in Denmark I studied Graphic design and illustration before moving to the UK where I received a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art, Painting.
I believe that no matter what you want to express with your own personal art work, the starting point is pretty much always the same. Using your eyes to truly observe is the fundamental key, even if your initial goal is to be able to draw from memory. When meeting a new student, I like to find out what they are interested in and incorporate this in the learning experience, for example if the learner loves Pokemon or similar popular characters, the inspiration from these can provide an excellent variety of skills in creating shapes, textures, and other effects which can be transferred to many other drawing subjects the future. I also like to include discussion of the drawing skills and using discussion to feed the creativity of the learner (e.g. this may lead to bringing in background elements, action, or a backstory to the image).
Art is not only a fun pastime, but also a great way for children to build confidence, creativity and increased concentration.
There is no right or wrong in art, but continued learning and practice of some basic techniques and materials will enhance your ability to make constructive choices in the process of making, and communicate with feeling and true personal style. The foundations will always set you up well for continuing your creative development and advancing your skills.
I have extensive knowledge and experience of drawing techniques, illustration, printmaking and art materials. During lessons I will be drawing alongside the learner, using a second camera for easy explaining and demonstrating.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 229 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-5 learners per class