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Laughs & Giggles Art Club - Using Ridiculous Ideas to Inspire Art

In this ongoing class, learners use their imagination and collaborate to create fun and funny art together!
Imagination Art Studio by David Stearns
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What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Homework is all optional; all art is meant to be completed in class time but the learner may wish to continue or add extra detail during the week

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
What should we draw? 
A cat? Sure! A cat holding a cheese burger? Sure! What if the cheese burger was eating the cat? OK.... Now lets have the cat also riding a dragon...with lasers? Um, you got it!!

Through this ongoing art club, we will use humor, social banter and our shared mutual interest in art to create unique art pieces together where the imagination is the only limit.

While this art club is founded on the basis of fun, important art techniques are introduced and developed as part of each lesson. We start with an "ice breaker" warm up to get the kids connecting and talking to each other - these helps to ensure everyone is comfortable in class and helps to encourage free sharing between learners. We may introduce an art challenge or teaser. Then, we begin our class art project where we invite all learners to introduce ONE idea each of what they might like to include in our art.... and we all try to explore how we incorporate every idea in the one "MASTER PIECE"! . We finish off with sharing time where we can all present our work to the class (optional - and completely up to each learner based on their comfort level)

From week to week, there is no structured topic.  I strive to have each session driven by students interests because I want to help them create art that engages them and is meaningful from them. That said, we will regularly do short activities or introduce art techniques to use in conjunction with our class project to improve art skills.
Learning Goals
The goal of the class is to also build confidence in young artists and to inspire them to try new things. This is meant to be a very free, social class to make sure that students are able to connect with each other and have fun. It is through finding a love for art that students will naturally want to keep doing it and get better.

Learners will learn basic foundational 2D art skills in this class that will help them draw objects, animals and places. We will learn how to use lines and shapes, light and shade and learn about proportions and perspective to create art.
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Other Details

Supply List
Sketch book, eraser and good drawing pencils are recommended for every class.
Optional materials include colored pencils, chalk, water colors. I leave these optional materials up to the learner as not every household may have this available. There is flexibility in what we cover in class each week for the learner to decide how they want to complete their master piece.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am passionate about sharing my love for fantasy art and empowering students with the foundational tools they need to make their imaginations come alive on paper. I teach art to kids from ages 3 to 18+ years old.

For the younger kids, Harry Potter, Wings of Fire, Warrior Cats, Squishmallows, Pokemon... these are all popular names in any household with kids. As a father of three school-aged kids, I see firsthand that art has a valuable role in any child’s education. Art inspires creativity,  builds concentration/focus and helps particularly younger students work on fine motor skills. There is a lot of pride and sense of accomplishment when a child's “masterpiece" is created, and it's always fun to show it off to friends and family. 

For the older students, Anime (Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, One Piece) is a hot topic. Digital Art and Animation is another fast growing art medium and an important skill set for aspiring arts looking to get into the entertainment industry, specifically, video games and animated movies. 2D art skills always remains a staple and I also help older students looking to build their portfolio for college applications.

Art is important. It can communicate information, shape our everyday lives, make a social statement and be enjoyed for aesthetic beauty. Art matters because it can illustrate the human experience. It is meant to move people either on an intellectual or emotional level. Art is not just an expression of emotion but also a medium for communicating ideas. It can act as therapeutic relief, a conduit for self-expression, or simply a way to appreciate life's beauty. Through art, we can chronicle history, embody societal values, and comment on political or social events. 

The Core Six: Why Art Matters

The realm of art is vast, and its significance has evolved over time. However, there are seven primary reasons why art has remained indispensable to humanity:

 1. Escape from Reality: Art offers a haven from the every day, allowing us to step into different worlds and perspectives.
 
2. Fostering Community: It establishes a shared identity and sense of belonging among diverse groups.

3. Self-Expression and Awareness: Art provides a platform to voice our feelings, thoughts, and identities.

4. Contemplation and Reflection: Through art, we can introspect and ponder life's mysteries.

5. Entertainment and Joy: Beyond its deeper meanings, art can also be sheer fun and enjoyment.

6. Eliciting Strong Reactions: Art has the power to inspire awe, wonder, and introspection.


I have a degree in animation and over twenty years of experience not only teaching art but also as a professional artist, working on everything from Dungeons & Dragons illustrations to UX design for large-scale corporate applications. I love what I do, so it seldom feels like work to me, and it feels great to be able to help lay the foundation for that kind of relationship with art in others.

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$13

weekly
1x per week
30 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
3-6 learners per class

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