What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
Intermediate Level
In this one week (multi day) course, students will learn/use basic cartooning skills to create characters from the Super Mario Bros. movie. Each day we will engage in a fun, interactive learning experience where students can draw and interact with each other. The learners will follow me step by step as I demonstrate the drawing along with them. Creating a fun, interactive learning environment for each little dreamer is very important and is my top priority. Daily Schedule (Week of 07/08 - 07/12) Monday (07/08): Toad & King Penguin Tuesday (07/09): Donkey Kong & Goomba Wednesday (07/10): Bowser & Koopa Thursday (07/11): Luigi & Yoshi Friday (07/12): Mario & Peach Students will introduce themselves at the beginning of class and share their finished products at the end of each class. Students are welcome to ask questions of me while I teach if needed. There is no prior knowledge or experience required to succeed in this class.
Learning Goals
Students will create characters from the Mario movie while learning basic cartooning skills to improve their artistic skills.
Other Details
Supply List
*Drawing paper / Paper without lines *A pencil with an eraser *Colored pencils *2 colored markers (1 black, 1 any other color)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Sterling B. Freeman, a children's book author, illustrator, and visual artist living in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. I'm now teaching basic cartooning to ages 4-8 using numbers, letters, and shapes. With the use of these characters that they also learn in school, kids attending my art sessions will gain extra practice and build on their drawing skills.
Since I was a young child, I've had a passion for creative arts, communication, the performing arts, and entrepreneurship. My parents set me up in my own business, "Xpressions Custom Art Apparel," in 8th grade. I worked in it through high school, making logos and creating custom art on clothing. After high school, I attended college at A&T State University for Graphic Design. I helped in the creative directing of music, media, and animation projects, which is how I discovered my desire to inspire others to reach their fullest potential -- especially the biggest dreamers of all, children.
Throughout the years, my goal has been to energize, enlighten, and empower others. Teaching kids on Outschool helps me continue to achieve that dream. All children can dream, but not every child has the exposure to keep them believing that they can fulfill them. Even if your child doesn't have the natural talent to draw, my class will show them how in ways they already understand. This class aims to keep their little imaginations alive and show them that anything is possible if they put their minds to it.
I do all of my creative work from my in-home space I call the "Dream Lab." I will also teach your little dreamer from this same lab. In this area, I founded the Little Light Series, a business aimed at inspiring young dreamers. I recently wrote and illustrated my first children's book, "Goodnight, Little Dreamer," published in 2020. It includes a companion coloring book.
After becoming an author, I've had the opportunity to speak and present live and virtual readings to children in the local schools. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I began offering online audio readings, and now publish a blog and newsletter to inspire kids: "Weekly Inspirations for Little Dreamers."
Check out my schedule to enroll now!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-15 learners per class