Let's Draw Realistic Animals-Drawing Techniques for Young Artists 8-12 Art Club
In this ongoing art class, students will learn realistic drawing techniques as they practice drawing a different animal each week using reference photographs. We will sketch and draw together, and they can follow along.
Teni
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
Hello, animal lovers! Our class is open to everyone, regardless of your current skill level. We're here to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for animals and want to create realistic animal drawings. During each class, we'll dive into different drawing techniques, like hatching, cross-hatching, cross-contour lines, negative space drawing, contour drawing, and even using an eraser to add highlights. What's unique about our class is that we're not just here to learn; we're here to practice these techniques and grow together. Students are encouraged to share their work during the class, and you're more than welcome to suggest the animal we'll draw in the following sessions. Our schedule for the upcoming weeks can looks like this: Week of Sep 2 (First week of each month): Birds Week of Sep 9 (Second week of the month): Animals that live in the water Week of Sep16 (Third week of the month): Pets Week of Sep23 (Fourth week of the month): Wild animals But that's not all. You're encouraged to add your own background or environment to your drawings, experiment with colored pencils, or explore other coloring techniques to truly make each artwork your own. Digital tools are welcome too, so whether you prefer traditional or digital mediums, you'll find a place to create and connect with us. Join us for an artistic journey that's as much about creating as it is about enjoying the process and making friends who share your interests.
Learning Goals
Improve Drawing Skills
Build a Supportive Community
Encourage Creativity
Other Details
Supply List
-Pencil -White paper -Eraser -Pencil sharpener Optional: -Colored pencil or other media of your choice
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University
Hello there!
I'm Teni Haroutunians, and I teach animation, coding, art, and languages on the Outschool website. I hold a BA in Art with a concentration in animation. I work as both a freelance artist and an educator. I have experience in teaching in person computer lessons to K-6th grade students in CA. These lessons cover a range of topics, including coding, digital citizenship (responsible and safe technology use), Google Suite, Thinkercad, 3D Paint, 3D Viewer, and more.
I'm genuinely passionate about helping kids nurture their creativity. The courses I design are not just easy to follow, but they're also a lot of fun. In each class, we kick off by exploring a project example. From there, we build it together from scratch. I teach students the techniques, provide the tools, and encourage them to infuse their unique ideas, making each project their own.
If you're curious to learn more about me, here's a tidbit: I'm a language enthusiast. I find joy in both teaching and learning languages. And my favorite animal? That would be a green owl named Duo!
I'm excited about the opportunity to teach your learner! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to having them in my class!
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Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-5 learners per class
