What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing weekly class, we have fun drawing and coloring strange and interesting animals from around the world. We talk about the biology of the animals, their behavior, and appearance. I have a second camera showing the progress of my drawing as we progress. This is not a step-by-step method, but much more a joint creative experience. I do not expect the learner to draw like me, but to take inspiration and knowledge to create their own art work. I actively 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. Each week we draw a different subject, but I am always ready to hear suggestions or requests for specific animals for the class. Creative discussion and questions are welcome throughout. No required experience or knowledge is needed to join this class, only an interest in drawing animals. Some of the topics we will cover are: Week of Nov 21: Octopus Week of Nov 28: Toucan bird Week of Dec 5: Seahorse Week of Dec 12: Komodo Dragon Week of Dec 19: Anteater more to follow
Other Details
Supply List
pencils and other pens coloured pencils or pens paper or sketchbook
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.
With more than four years of teaching experience on Outschool I mainly concentrate on One-on-one classes.
I specialize in mentoring neurodivergent children in classes where the emphasis is on long-term development of drawing skills, concentration, confidence, and communication in a safe and trusting environment.
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).
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. Art is not only a fun pastime, but also a great way for children to build confidence, creativity and increased concentration.
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
$11
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-8 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
More to Explore
Brain TeasersSlopeDebate Level IiLearn To Draw An Anime Girl5 Fabulous ReadingRhythmic GymnasticsRoom EscapePlay A DrawingReady For WritingForza Horizon 5Wings Of Fire Fan Fiction5th-6th Reading Writing Vocabulary And GrammarCoding A Game With JavascriptDungeons And Dragons Dnd D&d Rpg 5e Role Playing GameNeda Topic