LIVE Online Art Class: Sculpt a Dragon Eye Pendant
In this 2-session class, students will create a pendant that looks like a dragon eye.
Deborah Ewing
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4.8
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this companion class to "Beware the Eye of the Dragon," students will adapt their skills for creating dragon eye designs to a 3-dimensional medium. Session1: Students will sketch a design for a dragon eyeball on paper, color using markers or colored pencils, and then use it as a reference for painting the image on the flat side of a "glass glob." Lines, shapes and other details will be discussed as the work is completed. Students need to save their glass eye or eyes (the glass pieces come in a bag full, so there are several opportunities to make great eyes!). Session 2: Using the clay of choice (recommendations are listed in the materials list below), students will practice shaping, rolling, and attaching small pieces to create eyelids, scales, etc. A variety of tools gathered around the house will be used to create textures in the clay. A partially bent/cut paperclip OR jewelry wire will be used to make a "bail," or hanger for the pendant. If the clay is to be baked in an oven, parental guidance will be required. If the clay is air-dry, it should NOT be placed in an over, but left to dry over several days and then can be painted. .
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance only needed in case of oven-baked clay (recommended) being used for the project. Parents should follow temperature and baking time instructions on clay packaging, and allow the piece to cool completely before handling.
Supply List
I've tried to give several options to fit different budgets and crafting situations. If you have specific questions, feel free to message me through the classroom!
For eyeball:
Clear glass "gems," Link to Dollar Tree: https://www.dollartree.com/clear-glass-accent-gems-14oz-bags/105572
Link to Michael's: https://www.michaels.com/clear-mosaic-glass-gems-by-artminds/10286301.html
Acrylic paint OR Sharpie markers in black and different colors. This is for painting the pupil and colors of the iris.
Suggested: https://www.michaels.com/12-color-acrylic-paints-by-artists-loft-necessities/10124967.html
For space around the eye/eyelids/scales, there are choices of types of clay or modeling compound:
Oven baked clay:
Sculpey 2 oz bricks (my personal choice) come in a variety of colors. You can find selections here: https://www.michaels.com/search?q=sculpey
Fimo is similar to Sculpey, and Michael's also has their own Craft Smart brand. Prices vary. More than one color can be fun to mix and blend.
Air Dry Clay:
Model Magic is lightweight, Crayola air dry clay, and DAS clay are all great choices. They vary in price and there is usually more in a package than the Sculpey, Fimo or Craft Smart clay, but they do not come in the wide variety of colors. In this case, I recommend buying white clay and painting it after it dries. Here is a link to a page that shows all of them: https://www.michaels.com/search?q=air%20dry%20clay
Other materials:
Paperclip(s) to create a "bail" for hanging the pendant on a chain, cord or string. Chains, cords and strings can be found at Michaels as well.
paintbrushes (tiny details will be painted, so small, pointed brushes are really needed)
bowl of water
paper towels
things around the house that can be used to impress textures: straws, toothpicks, ball-point pens, screen, anything you might have at home that will make the texture of the clay look dragon-like!
aluminum foil (this is what we can use to create the clay pendant part and transfer it directly to the oven for oven-bake clay).
Cookie sheet if clay is to be bakedExternal Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
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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 art 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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$36
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-16 learners per class
