$40

for 2 classes

LIVE Online Art Class: Draw Cosmic Crystals and Fancy Geode Slices

Completed by 29 learners

Ages 10-13

Live Group Course

In this 2-session class, learners will follow a step-by-step process for drawing and painting beautiful crystals and geode slices.

Deborah Ewing

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(1,500 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 2 weeks

3-15 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

2 live meetings

1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.

Assessment

Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).

Grading

Certificates of Completion will be offered upon successful completion of this course. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Beginner - Intermediate Level

Through the guided drawing process, students will learn how to use simple lines and shapes to realistic drawings of crystals and geodes. 

My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows.

My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time!

At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is.
More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus.


We will hold an informal, positive class "critique" at the end of each class, in which students will have the opportunity to share their drawings, discuss their process, and praise each other on their efforts.

Learning Goals

Students will practice the skill of observational drawing

Students will use a graphite pencil to draw and shade a quartz crystal (provided onscreen by the teacher).

Syllabus

2 Lessons

over 2 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Crystals

 We will look at different types of crystals, crystal clusters, and agate geodes, and begin the step-by-step process of drawing a crystal in pencil.

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Geodes

 We  will look at pictures of and/or actual agate slices, drawing, painting, and adding details with salt and/or glitter (optional).

50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

Paper (Good quality drawing paper or a sketchbook is recommended)
pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser
Colored pencils (Crayola or Sargent are good brands. My personal favorite is Prismacolor)
Watercolor pencils (optional)
Markers (student's favorite brand, or whatever you already have, water-based is best)
Ultra Fine black Sharpies (or similar fineliners, again, whatever you have or your child prefers)
watercolor paint. Crayola or Prang are good brands--stay away from Crazy Art!
Optional: salt, glitter, etc. for sprinkling on painted geodes.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Deborah Ewing

Joined May, 2019

4.8

1500reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Colorado Teaching Certificate

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire

As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.