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Get Ready to Do Watercolor Painting!-For Beginner Aged 3-8

Ages 3-8
Live Group Class
In this ongoing class, students will use watercolors to design beautiful works of art!
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-3 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
Beginner Level
In this vibrant class, students will dive into the world of watercolor painting, discovering a range of exciting techniques to bring their artistic visions to life. Each week, we’ll discover a new topic, guiding young artists through a fun and creative step-by-step process that makes learning easy and enjoyable.

No prior knowledge is needed—just bring your imagination and a love for art! Students will have plenty of opportunities to interact with the teacher and fellow budding artists, sharing tips, ideas, and inspiration along the way. Whether you're painting your favorite animal, a magical landscape, or a colorful abstract design, this class is all about expressing yourself and having fun with watercolor.

Join us and watch your creativity flow onto the paper in this joyful and interactive watercolor class!

Topics are:
Hello! Here’s a revised 12-week watercolor painting plan for kids that includes magical and whimsical elements to make each class enchanting and engaging.

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Week 1---(10/02): Rainbow Magic
Theme: Color Exploration
Activities:
Rainbow Creation: Paint a vibrant rainbow with different colors, learning about color mixing.
Magic Wash: Create a magical effect by painting over salt sprinkled on wet watercolor.
Color Blending: Experiment with blending colors to create smooth transitions and gradients.

Week 2---(10/09): Enchanted Forest
Theme: Fantasy Landscapes
Activities: 
Magical Trees:  Paint whimsical trees with colorful, unusual shapes and patterns.
Fairy Trails: Create glowing trails and paths that lead to hidden fairy houses.
Mystical Creatures: Paint imaginary creatures like unicorns and fairies in a magical forest setting.

Week 3---(10/16): Underwater Wonderland
Theme: Ocean Fantasy
Activities:
Sea Tunnels: Paint underwater scenes with hidden tunnels and mysterious sea creatures.
Glow Fish: Use bright colors to paint fish and sea creatures that seem to glow.
Ocean Mysteries: Create a scene with magical underwater plants and sparkling treasures.

Week 4---(10/23): Fairy Tale Kingdom
Theme: Storybook Magic
Activities:
Castle Painting: Paint a fairy tale castle with vibrant colors and magical details.
Dragon Scales: Create dragons with shimmering scales using special watercolor techniques.
Royal Scene: Combine castles, dragons, and magical creatures into a fairy tale kingdom.

Week 5---(10/30): Stardust Dreams
Theme: Space and Stars
Activities:
Starry Skies: Paint a night sky with twinkling stars and a glowing moon.
Galactic Wonders: Create planets and galaxies with swirling colors and shimmering effects.
Space Adventures: Paint astronauts and rockets exploring a colorful, magical universe.

Week 6---(11/06): Magic Garden
Theme: Enchanted Flora
Activities:
Glowing Flowers: Paint flowers with vibrant colors and add a magical glow effect.
Fairy Flowers: Create flowers that look like they belong in a fairy garden.
Garden Scene: Combine painted flowers, magical plants, and fairy creatures into a whimsical garden.

Week 7---(11/13): Dreamy Animals
Theme: Magical Creatures
Activities:
Unicorns and More: Paint mythical animals like unicorns and griffins with sparkling details.
Fantasy Fur: Use watercolors to create textured, magical fur or feathers on your creatures.
Animal Adventures: Create a scene where magical creatures embark on an exciting adventure.

Week 8---(11/20): Whimsical Weather
Theme: Fantasy Weather
Activities:
Rainbow Showers: Paint rainbows with a variety of colors and magical rain effects.
Snowflakes: Create intricate snowflakes and a winter wonderland scene.
Weather Wonders: Combine different whimsical weather elements into a fantastical landscape.

Week 9---(11/27): Storybook Illustrations
Theme: Illustrated Tales
Activities:
Character Art: Paint characters from favorite fairy tales or create new storybook heroes.
Illustrated Scenes: Create scenes from classic stories with a magical twist.
Storybook Collage: Combine characters and scenes into a magical storybook collage.

Week 10---(12/04): Magical Patterns
Theme: Enchanted Designs
Activities:
Patterned Magic: Paint patterns that look like they’re from a magical world, such as stars or mystical symbols.
Textured Effects: Use different watercolor techniques to create interesting textures and effects.
Pattern Collage: Combine various magical patterns into a vibrant collage.

Week 11---(12/11): Fantasy Celebrations
Theme: Magical Festivals
Activities:
Festive Art: Paint scenes of magical festivals and celebrations, like fairy parties or dragon festivals.
Colorful Lanterns: Create vibrant lanterns with glowing effects.
Celebration Scene: Combine elements of magical celebrations into a festive painting.

Week 12---(12/18): Art Showcase
Theme: Magical Gallery
Activities:
Gallery Prep: Paint final pieces for a magical art gallery, including any favorite themes from the past weeks.
Art Display: Set up a mini-gallery to display all the magical artworks created throughout the course.
Celebration Party: Celebrate with a fun art party, where kids can show off their magical creations.

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Additional Tips:

1. Create Wonder: Incorporate fun, interactive elements like using salt or sponges to add special effects.
2. Encourage Imagination: Let kids use their imaginations to create their own magical elements and stories.
3. Celebrate Magic: Display their art in a special way to celebrate their creativity and effort.
4. Safety First: Ensure all watercolor materials are non-toxic and suitable for young children.

This plan is designed to make each watercolor session an enchanting adventure, fostering creativity and wonder in young children.



Students will need the following supplies:
Watercolor paints in various colors
Paintbrushes (various sizes and shapes)
Cup of water
Paper towel
Watercolor Paper
Canvas
Pencil
Painters Tape

Learning Goals

Students will improve their skills in watercolor painting.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Some horror tools cannot be brought to class, following our class content pol usesing and be sure to view them.
Supply List
Watercolor paints in various colors
Paintbrushes (various sizes and shapes)
Cup of water
Paper towel
Watercolor Paper
Canvas
Pencil
Painters Tape
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Books, articles, websites, or other sources that are used in the class. All are in compliance with the U.S. Constitution and laws.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Art and Design from The Art Institute of Vancouver
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from National Chiayi University
I have 5 years of teaching experience. I have been teaching Mandarin/Hands-on clay/Watercolor painting on outschool for one year.

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