Kawaii Japan: Draw a Travel Girl in a Japanese Kimono
Let's celebrate the beauty of Japan by drawing a Travel Girl in a “kimono,” a traditional Japanese dress. Before drawing, we'll talk about Japanese culture. This class is great for speaking in English & exploring world cultures.
Teacher MoMo , MFA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(481)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Let's write a story! Students may complete the "Travel Girl's Diary" worksheet and write about "a day in the life" of their travel girl. If students submit the work within 24 hours of the class, the teacher will give read the story and give feedback.Class Experience
During this class, students will discover the beauty of Japan through traditional clothing. Students will draw a Travel Girl character wearing a “kimono,” the traditional Japanese dress. Students of all drawing abilities are able to enjoy this class as the Travel Girl is drawn using shapes and lines. I taught English in Japan for two years and fell in love with the culture. This year the Summer Olympics are in Tokyo, Japan. Many people are curious and want to learn about this Asian country. The class will begin with an introduction to the basic facts about Japan (location, flag, language, food, and pop culture) to get students familiar with this Asian country. Next, students will look more closely at sakura (cherry blossom) and “kimono”; they will decide a color and design of a kimono to draw. Students will also decide what other Japanese cultural aspect to include in the drawing, for example, a red umbrella, sakura flowers or a traditional lantern. By the end of the hour, students will have a beautiful Travel Girl drawing and know more about Japanese culture in comparison to the student’s own culture. As the teacher, I will guide students to create a unique drawing that reflects their personalities and curiosity about Japan. There is a pre-class activity that includes watching a video on a kimono. After class, students will receive a "Travel Girl Journal" worksheet for creating a story (optional homework).
Learning Goals
Students will develop a basic understanding of the culture of Japan by discussing essential facts about the country. Also, students will improve their drawing ability by using common shapes to create a personalized Travel Girl character wearing a “kimono."
Other Details
Supply List
** color pencils, paper, pencil, eraser
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
481reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from USC
Bachelor's Degree from UCLA
I lived and taught English in Kochi-ken on Shikoku Island (Japan) for two years. I enjoy drawing and love sharing my Travel Girl's adventures with students. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-8 learners per class
