Halloween Art and Poetry for Beginners: How to Draw a Spooky Gravestone
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Welcome to our one time Halloween themed pen and ink drawing class for poetry lovers, where we will dive deeply into the haunted world of Edgar Allan Poe. In this class, we will focus primarily on some poetic literary devices before learning how to draw a realistic gravesite of our own. This is a course that is perfect for beginning artists and specializes in using step by step drawing techniques to help us create realistic shadow, space and depth. These step by step demonstrations are...
Students will learn how to draw a spooky gravesite for Halloween using basic shapes and simple lines Students will learn how to shade using various shading techniques Students will learn how to identify various literary devices in poetry and how to use them in writing
I have gone to school for art education and have obtained my teaching degree via Grand Valley State University and have been certified for art education for grades young five through twelfth grade. I specialize in integrating general curriculum subject matter such as art, English, science, social studies and history into my lesson plans to ensure the homeschool population gets ample opportunity to meet minimum state standards while learning how to draw and having fun.
Homework Offered
It is highly advised to read the poem "Lenore" written by Edgar Allan Poe before class begins so students can get a better understanding of the literary device we will be learning in class, however this is not 100 % mandatory.Assessments Offered
We will play an interactive game to assess our newly found knowledge on this week's literary device.Grades Offered
Those with anxiety have the option to turn off their cameras after attendance has been taken and use the chat box/reactions to participate. All directions are given in step by step format & the pace of the class is determined by the learner
Being comfortable with drawing basic shapes is essential for this class.
Drawing Paper Pencil Eraser Ink Pen
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
There may be times where we will be using YouTube videos via screen share to help us get an animated version of the poem being featured in class. Other times we may use YouTube videos to help us understand a literary device more clearly. However, there will be no need to sign up for any programs in order to participate.
Hello! I am an art and English educator with a passion for writing, drawing, anime, watercolor, music, and language. I have a bachelors in art education and a secondary education minor in English. I have been a working with students since 2011...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class