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Nature Drawing | Northern Cardinal & Winter Berries

Students in this one-time Art + Science class learn about Northern Cardinals and draw a detailed bird using pencil & colored pencils. Students may choose to add in seasonal touches to create a winter holiday or Christmas scene.
Beth-Ann Slivinski's
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(250)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

A splash of red on a wintery branch!  Cardinals are hardy song birds that overwinter in Canada and the Northern United States. Students in this class learn about where these birds live, the appearance of male and female cardinals, their songs and calls, and how they survive cold winters through a short interactive presentation. Then, I guide students through 3 steps to draw a detailed cardinal.  We begin the drawing by blocking out the basic shapes of our composition. Then, we add in details with pencil and add plumage color with colored pencils. 

This class is educational and enjoyable for students who like to learn more about North American birds and practice drawing!

Other Details

Supply List
pencil
eraser
sharper
colored pencils
paper
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.9
250reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Beth-Ann Slivinski. I kindle student motivation by: 
-connecting with students interests
-making learning relevant, - offering the right balance of challenge and support. 

In my classes, you can expect: 
-A whole-person approach, supporting intellectual growth, social connection, & emotional wellbeing 
-A sense of curiosity and appreciation for the world we live in
-A willingness to work with individual student learning styles and interests
-Opportunities for class discussion, inquiry, and reflection 

My Education: 
I studied Environmental Sciences at university (where I earned a gold medal for academic excellence). I then went on to get my education degree and become a certified teacher in my home province of Manitoba, Canada. I continued my learning at a post-graduate level, earning a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education, specializing in Universal Design for Learning. I also have a TESL certificate and have completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training. 

Experience:
I have been teaching for more than 25 years now, including a variety of subjects and ages. Topics range from swimming instructor to Culture and Communication teacher, to High School Science teacher.

In my free time: 
When I am not teaching, you will find me hanging out with my kids, re-designing my perennial garden, or practicing Qigong.

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$16

per class
Meets once
50 min

Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class

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