Fun With Watercolor Painting: Splatter Birds and Creatures
Students will learn a fun way to make fun birds and creatures out of a puddle of paint in this one-time class.
Jennifer Stevens
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(415)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In art, something that looks like nothing can often be made into something fun and whimsical, like the birds we are going to create in this class. Students will use the wet-on-wet technique to create a puddle of paint. Next, I will show them how to use a straw to blow the paint into a pattern. Even though we will be turning our paint splatters into birds, the students will get a chance to share what else they think their splatters could be made into while we wait for them to dry. Once the paint is dry, I will walk the students through adding some doodles and extra details with more watercolors and markers to create fun and crazy birds. At the end of class, students will be encouraged to share their fun little birds with everyone else in the class. **This is a fun class for learners to start exploring watercolors without feeling pressure to be perfect. It is the imperfections sometimes that are the most interesting. **Supply list: -watercolor or mixed media paper, 5.5"x8.5" or similar, 140lb (thinner paper will soak up too much water and tear) -watercolor paints -paintbrush, one medium -black colored pencil, black crayon, or fine point black marker or pen -straw -1cups of water -paper towel or dry rag
Other Details
Supply List
**Supply list: -watercolor or mixed media paper, 5.5"x8.5" or similar, 140lb (thinner paper will soak up too much water and tear) -watercolor paints -paintbrush, one medium -black colored pencil, black crayon, or fine point black marker or pen -straw -1 cups of water -paper towel or dry rag
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
415reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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Hi everyone! I am a graduate of Western Washington University with a B.A. in English and a minor in art history. I grew up in Washington State, lived out on the east coast for most of my adult life, and am now back in Washington State. I have been a nanny, homework coach, and tutor for over 20 years. I love working with younger children and teens to help them realize the potential within. I work with kids ages 4 to 18 in reading, reading comprehension, reading remediation, grammar, language arts, elementary/middle school math, pre-algebra, organizational/study skills, HSPT, and ISEE exams.
Whenever I work with a child, whether it's in academics, art/crafting, or baking, I meet the child where they are and build them up from there; I am patient, kind, and understanding. Every child must know that a mistake is not a bad thing, just one step on the path to learning something new and that these steps are the building blocks of understanding.
During my free time, I love to paint, craft, and bake! I have been creating art and crafts for the last ten-plus years and selling them at local shows. I make 3-D paper flowers, burlap wreaths, stamped coasters, work with alcohol inks, fluid painting, watercolor painting, decoupage, and bookbinding. I hope to share all of these with the learners on Outschool!
Finally, I love to bake and cook! I used to sell my bread at a local farmers' market when I lived in Washington State. I am continually trying a new recipe or perfecting one of my own to share with everyone. When I was a nanny, baking and cooking were two of my favorite things to do with the kids. I taught them to bake cookies, bread, breakfast, and even how to roast a chicken.
Thank you for allowing me to work with your children and helping them realize they can do whatever they set their minds to. The only limits they have are the ones they place on themselves.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 49 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
2-10 learners per class
