Let's Paint a Cup of Hot Cocoa!
In this one-time class, we will be painting a yummy cup of hot cocoa using acrylic paints!
Susan Garrison
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(71)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
We won't have a homework assignment but if your child is not finished painting by the end of our time together, that would be something easily finished even after our class ends. We will have covered all the major steps, but a student may need a little more time after class to finish painting. It's also possible that your child will want to continue creating more paintings of hot chocolate independently after this class and may even be craving one to drink later.Assessment
There will be no formal assessment; however, we will take the time to hold up our paintings several times during and at the end of class to celebrate and encourage each other's progress and results.Class Experience
No prior drawing or painting experience needed because I'll be leading each child step-by-step through this painting project even though they will have lots of options to choose from as they create their own painting. As we introduce ourselves, we'll have a little chat about what we like to put in our hot chocolate--perhaps some marshmallows, a peppermint stick, or maybe a dollop of whipped cream! Then I'll show them some of my hot cocoa paintings and explain that I'll be walking them through the steps of how to create their own painting of a cup of hot cocoa. I'll be encouraging a lot of student participation as we discuss different shapes for cups and handles while we paint. Students will have many choices throughout the lesson including the colors and their cup design preference, and I'll share my best tips with them as we paint together. We'll look at each other's paintings several times throughout the lesson to celebrate our progress and encourage each other. I'll watch for opportunities to guide students with extra painting tips if needed.
Learning Goals
I'll be teaching the children a paint sketching technique to use instead of drawing with a pencil for this lesson. Students will also learn about the differences in types of acrylic brushes and how to create a more three dimensional look using painting skills to create light and shadow affects.
Other Details
Supply List
ACRYLIC PAINTING SUPPLY LIST (It's optional for the students to bring a favorite ceramic mug or cup to class to show us; however, we don't want it to get broken, so we'll leave that up to each family to decide. It's not necessary to bring a mug to class.) ONE 8"x10" White ACRYLIC PAINT SURFACE (See Several Options Below): Stretched Canvas, Canvas Panel/Board, or Acrylic Canvas Paper (What are the differences? . . . Stretched Canvas has primed (coated white) canvas stretched over a wooden frame & stapled to the wood. Canvas Panel/Board feels more solid like the canvas is mounted/glued to a stiff cardboard. Acrylic Canvas Paper is thick, coated paper that is flexible but won't warp and tear as easily as other papers and comes in a pad of multiple sheets.) ACRYLIC PAINTS (not tempera, not watercolor, not oil): I suggest as least 1 ounce of several different colors including Blue, Red, Yellow, White & Black plus also Green, Orange, Purple & Brown although your child may not choose to use all of the colors. (Thicker acrylic paint in tubes are the best consistency for our painting techniques. If possible, try to avoid using the thinner acrylics in plastic bottles that sound watery when shaken.) PAPER PLATE to use as a paint palette. (Optional to use a plastic paint palette instead or even a disposable pie tin) ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES in a variety of sizes. Include a couple of medium size ROUGH Flat Brushes (looks like a square on the tip but bristles are rough and a little prickly to the touch. Also include a couple of very small SMOOTH Acrylic Brushes (1 very small Round brush like a pencil tip shape and 1 slender Flat Square Shape) Please avoid brushes that are flimsy and bend when put under a stream of water. (Those are watercolor brushes instead of acrylic brushes.) WATER in a metal can, plastic cup or glass jar. PAPER TOWELS Please also see the attached photo to see both types of acrylic brushes.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
71reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Middle Tennessee State University (Bachelor of Science Degree in Educ: Art K-12 & Elem 1st-8th grades)
Hi, I'm Susan Garrison, a professional artist who also loves teaching kids! I've been drawing & painting all my life and teaching children for the past 3 decades. After earning my BS Degree in Art Education K-12 from Middle Tennessee State University, I've enjoyed teaching children 2D & 3D art lessons at my own art studio, online, and in public and private schools in grades K-12 in Tennessee and South Carolina. One of my specialties has been curriculum development at each of those schools. On weekends, my husband and I even work as a team to DJ weddings and receptions.
I love breaking art projects down into bite-size pieces of simple lines & shapes for children as I lead them through the lesson step-by-step, while still encouraging options along the way so that every piece is unique. Choosing a variety of my classes will help your child develop skills and techniques for creating realistic pieces as well as tap into & build upon the beauty of his or her imagination & creative mind. My class offerings include a variety of styles & use many types of art tools & surfaces. Some classes focus on famous artists & their styles to inspire our artwork. Blending those experiences help form a well-rounded young artist.
I delight in helping children enjoy the whole creative process that leads to a lifetime of creativity and not just the end results of a single painting. A child's imagination is valued greatly and will be encouraged in our lessons.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
75 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class
