Happy Little Acrylic Painting Art Camp - Paint a Landscape Every Week
In this ongoing summer art camp, Learners practice acrylic painting skills as they follow along step by step to create a landscape masterpiece each week. Come be creative!
Heather Stewart-Williams/DragonVault (She/Her)
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekAssessment
Learners will have a new masterpiece to share each week.Class Experience
Painting Schedule *Subject to change based on class interaction.** Week of 5/29: Two Cats at Sunset Week of 6/5: Cacti Week of 6/12: Tulips Week of 6/19: Dolphin Sunset Week of 6/26: Boat on the Water at Night Week of 7/3: Mountains and Valley Week of 7/10: Wildflower Field Week of 7/17: Bridge in the Woods Week of 7/24: NO CLASS Week of 7/31: Camping Scene *This class runs in the Summer as a camp. Class will resume in May.* This class is a great way to practice painting with acrylic paint, whether on a canvas or mixed media paper. Students will get the chance to learn about different painting and brush techniques, color blending, the use of light and shadow, organic shapes, and symmetry. They will enjoy interacting with each other through some conversation about the subject of our painting for the week, as well as through spontaneous conversation. Every week we will paint a different landscape and I will take student requests for future weeks. Students can join the class at any time! Students are encouraged to ask questions and interact with each other throughout class. I will check in verbally with the class throughout so that Learners have the opportunity to interact or ask questions. Students do not need to have prior experience with painting. I will be taking it step-by-step and pausing for questions or clarification throughout. It is important to encourage your learner to ask questions if they need to, and to remember that art is unique. It is always fun to see how different all of the paintings turn out to be. Students are also encouraged to upload a picture of their paintings after class to show off their unique artwork! **Class time may go over or under the allotted time by a few minutes depending on class interaction and learner skill levels. If it goes under, we will chat at the end of class.**
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of basic painting techniques.
Students will improve their understanding of different ways to use a brush and other tools when painting.
Students will improve their understanding of organic shapes, patterns, and symmetry.
Students will improve their understanding of color blending and the use of light and shadow.
Students will be able to discuss various subjects using knowledge and experience while respecting the viewpoints and input of others.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental supervision or guidance is suggested for inexperienced or younger learners. Acrylic paint will wash off of skin and surfaces such as tables, but it will stain clothing. It is suggested that your learner wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on, and that your learner is in an area that can be wiped down. I suggest putting newspaper or paper towels under the area where your learner will paint in case of spills.
Supply List
Happy Little Acrylic Art Painting Club Supply List PAINT -Acrylic Paint in a Variety of Colors: I recommend a variety pack to start with, or at least the primary colors and some neutral colors. Students sometimes have favorites, and they can always add to their paint supply as they find what they like. -OPTIONAL: Pearl colors, metallic colors, glitter colors. Sometimes I will use these in a painting, but there is usually an alternative if Learners do not have them. BRUSHES -Paint brushes in various sizes: everything from very fine size 1/8 to larger size 10. Most of the time I recommend using flat or filbert style brushes. The ones I use most often are: Brushes: Coverage brush (size 10 or larger filbert. size 3/4 or larger flat); small brush (size 0 - 2, flat or filbert), detail brush (10/0 line or similar) CANVASES/PAPER -Canvases: any size 11 x 14 or smaller should be fine. Usually Learners can adjust for square or rectangular canvases. For some paintings, I may suggest smaller canvases. The smallest that I ever work with is 4 x 4. *OR* -As an alternative to using a canvas, painters may choose to paint on mixed media paper or other thick painting paper. That is perfectly fine as well! Some painters prefer canvas, and some prefer paper. It is really up to you! If you have larger painting paper, I do recommend cutting it to a smaller size for quicker painting and drying. OPTIONAL - a hairdryer to help the painting dry faster so that painters do not have to wait for their painting to dry between steps. ***ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS*** PAINT: I recommend using the brands Liquitex or Arteza for your paint as the quality is a little better, but they are still priced well. Brands such as Craftsmart are okay too, but they are a little thinner and sometimes require more paint when making your masterpiece. **Your learner may use different styles of paint (tempera, craft, washable, etc.), but be aware that different types of paint do not always work the same way. If different styles are used, the results will vary.** CANVASES/PAPER: There are many good canvases and thick papers that you can choose from. The basic sets from the art supply store are usually good! You can usually find the paint, brushes, paper, and canvases at Michael's or JoAnn's. Amazon and some other online sites have some supplies as well, but please allow time for shipping if you choose to shop online. BRUSHES: Purchase examples: *Filbert style brush pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NW6J434/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 *Flat style brush pack (includes larger and detail brushes): https://www.michaels.com/golden-synthetic-brushes-by-artists-loft-necessities/10171146.html *Smaller size Filbert style brush pack (includes detail brush): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CR42CW5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 *Round line style brush pack: https://www.michaels.com/golden-synthetic-brushes-by-artists-loft-necessities/10171138.html
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
221reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
I have been painting and creating artwork for many years. I have also been teaching elementary and middle school aged kids for over five years. I have taught children, teens, and adults how to paint different pictures at birthday parties and in classes in our community and homeschool groups.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-6 learners per class
