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Junior Creators: Magical Creatures Drawing Lab (Mythology + Art)

Imaginative, curious young artists will observe and explore a featured magical creature in order to observe unique traits. After a brief history, we will complete a guided drawing together, add our own details, and then share our creations.
Shiny Happy Kids: STEM DINOS ART MYTHOLOGY & More!
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1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Let's make some magical creatures together!
We'll practice some basic techniques for observing and drawing mythical creatures.  By learning to recognize the main shapes and features of some of our favorite creatures, students will build their confidence and ability to recreate any fantastic beast they find.

This is a beginning drawing class.  I want to meet each student at their skill level.  This class in intended to foster positive feelings about drawing and creating, while it draws on the natural curiosity and observational skills of each student.  Although the drawings will be guided, students are encouraged to use their imaginations to add any "flare" they wish to their drawings.

At the end of each class, each student will be encouraged (but never required) to show their progress.  They will also be given time to share their other creative projects and artworks (time-permitting).

This is an introductory course designed especially for early elementary learners.  In addition to learning a bit about our weekly featured creatures and drawing them together, your young learner will also practice sharing and presentation skills, following directions, learning to ask questions or ask for help, as well as practicing shape recognition and observation skills.

This is a wonderful companion class to my weekly "field guide" class: Magical and Mythical Creatures Collectors' Club, which goes into greater depth about each featured creature, and includes weekly show-and-tell, games, discussion and more.  To check it out, visit: http://tiny.cc/magicalcreaturecollectors

2024 THEMES:
Week of January 7: FUN WEEK: Hybrids (Make Your Own)
Week of January 14: Hydra
Week of January 21: Cerberus
Week of January 28: Unicorns
Week of February 4: Ogre
Week of February 11: Cupid
Week of February 18: Phoenix
Week of February 25: Gryphon
Week of March 3: Chinese Qilin
Week of March 10 : Leprechaun
Week of March 17: Sphinx
Week of March 24: Harpy (NO CLASS 3/29 Friday)
Week of March 31: Harpy (NO CLASS 4/2)
Week of April 7: Pegasus
Week of April 14: Jackalope
Week of April 21: Medusa
Week of April 28: Hippoocamp
Week of May 5: Dragon Eyes (NO CLASS Thursday and Friday, 5/9-5/10)
Week of May 12: Dragon Eyes (NO CLASS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5/13-5/15)
Week of May 19: Fairy Doors (with Fairies)
Week of May 26: Frog Prince
Week of June 2: Woodland Spirits (Mushroom People) --NO CLASS on Friday, June 7
Week of June 9: NO CLASS
Week of June 16: Totem Poles
Week of June 23: Faun (NO CLASS on 6/30)
Week of June 30: Faun (NO CLASS on 7/4)
Week of July 7: Jormungandr (Norse Earth Serpent)
Week of July 14:Namazu (Giant Catfish / Japan)
Week of July 21: Airavata (Hindu elephant king)
Week of July 28: Water Dragons
Week of August 4: Cyclops
Week of August 11: Kelpie (water horse)
Week of August 18:  Basilisk
Week of August 25: Rainbow Crow
Week of September 1: Rainbow Crow
Week of September 8: Wood Nymph
Week of September 15: Minotaur
Week of September 22: Jack's Beanstalk and the Giant's Kingdom
Week of September 29: White Stag
Week of October 6: Witches 
Week of October 13: Jack-o-lantern
Week of October 20: Monsters
Week of October 27: Dark Fairy
Week of November 3: Elves
Week of November 10: Mermaids
Week of November 17: Kitsune
Week of November 24: NO CLASS
Week of December 1: Sea Monster
Week of December 8: Yeti
Week of December 15: Gnome
Week of December 22: NO CLASS
Week of December 29: NO CLASS

2025
Week of January 5: FUN WEEK: Hybrids (Make Your Own)

Subsequent weekly themes will be posted in the listing and in the classroom.  Themes rotate annually.  Students may join or leave at any time.  Future/new themes will be decided based on teacher approval and student interest.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to identify basic shapes and features of selected creatures.  Students will learn techniques for recreating those creatures on paper through guided instruction.  Students will learn introductory facts about the featured mythical beings, and will practice observation skills as we examine those creatures for their main features and shapes.  Students will practice following directions, asking questions, and presentation skills.
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Learning Needs
Shiny Happy Kids is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, affirming space for all kinds of learners. Growing up as ND and gifted kids, our ND teachers understand the need for classrooms where everyone gets to shine!
Parental Guidance
Some discussion of Mythical Creatures can be a little on the "dark" side, as many myths do not have happy origins. That being said, I will be sure to keep all discussions age-appropriate, and will focus any lessons on the more positive, kid-friendly details and versions of the featured topics. I have never had an issue, but children who are sensitive to these sorts of subjects should be aware. I do my best to keep the class pretty tame, upbeat, and age-appropriate.
Supply List
Blank paper or a drawing pad/sketchbook (recommended).  I prefer SPIRAL BOUND so that it  may be opened flat for easier drawing.
Pencils, pens, colored pencils, or other drawing/coloring supplies.
Eraser 
Printer (for printing references if needed--I will also show them on-screen in class)
Show-and-tell (can be other artwork or projects the student has been working on, or other dinosaur-related paraphernalia)
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Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Annette Frontz (Ms. Annette)
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Courtney Miranda Sprague (Miss Courtney)
I'm so excited to share my love of magical creatures with you!  I've been teaching STEAM and social studies topics like this one to preschool through middle school for 7 years through an independent STEAM education company, and I'm really looking forward to connecting with new students here on Outschool.  Not only will we be learning about the fantastic world of magical beasts--but we'll sneak in some colors, numbers and math, comparing and contrasting, observation, art skills, and more--all things that preK-through-2nd graders love to learn and practice!  Best of all, your child will have the opportunity to share, share, share all of their favorite magical facts and stories!

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weekly
1x per week
35 min

Completed by 93 learners
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Ages: 5-9
4-8 learners per class

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