Let's Paint- Exploration in Painting for Ages 5-7
In this 4-week course, we will explore different painting techniques through play.
Ms. Tessa (She/Her)
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Each week for 4-weeks, we will explore a new technique in painting using different tools. Learners will be encouraged to learn through play. This will help their development, understanding, and creativity in painting. Using a second camera, I will demonstrate that week's technique and have my learners follow along to the best of their ability. They are also encouraged to step outside my instruction a bit and make it their own unique piece of work.
Week-by week breakdown:
Week 1: Mixing Colors- Finger painting.
This first week, we will talk about primary and secondary colors by mixing our paints together and creating a unique fingerpainting.
Week 2: Shapes- Paint brush
Our second week, we will have a treasure hunt to find interesting shapes around our homes to use as inspiration as we paint.
Week 3: Texture- Sponges, brushes (optional: other found objects. For example, bubble wrap, tin foil, cotton balls, etc)
Our third week, we will discuss texture and explore how to make different textures using sponges and brushes.
Week 4: Bringing it all together
For our fourth and final week, we will use all of the techniques we learned to create a grand painting.Learning Goals
Students will learn:
- Painting vocabulary
- How to mix paint
- How to recognize and copy shapes from the world
- Primary and secondary colors
- How to use a brush and sponge
- Responsible practices of painting
- How to create texture using different tools
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This can be quite messy. Guidance and guardian's discretion.
Supply List
Week 1: -Apron or smock -Acrylic paint in primary colors -Thick paper or canvas board - Paper towel -Our fingers Week 2: -Brushes -Apron or smock -Acrylic paint -Thick paper or canvas board - Paper towel - Water for brushes - Paper towel Week 3: -Sponge for painting (can be found at Walmart/Target or any arts and crafts store) -Brushes -(optional: other found objects. For example, bubble wrap, tin foil, cotton balls, etc) -Apron or smock -Acrylic paint -Thick paper or canvas board - Paper towel - Water for brushes - Paper towel Week 4: All of the above for our final masterpiece
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.9
295reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Hi there!
My name is Tessa DeForge. I live in the beautiful state of Vermont with my husband, 2 silly dogs and 2 precocious cats. I graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2011 and hold a bachelor's in Art Education.
I am very passionate about education. I have taught in a traditional setting for 10 years as a 6-12 art teacher and as an early educator. I love to teach a multitude of things through art and play. Some of the classes I offer are: Art Social Group, Crochet Club, 1;1 Knitting and Crochet classes, as well as social groups, to name a few. I am always looking to expand on my class list. The skies the limit when it comes to art and I hope to have some more exciting classes up and running in the very near future.
Get $10 off my classes with coupon code TESSADEF10 until Dec 31, 2025. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Tessa-De-Forge and enter the coupon code at checkout.Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-5 learners per class
