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Nature Drawing | Winter Birds Drawing Camp (3 Day)

Students in this 3-day nature drawing camp learn how birds survive cold winter climates and do step by step drawings of a Black-Capped Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, and Great Horned Owl using pencil & colored pencil.
Beth-Ann Slivinski's
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(250)
Class

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This nature drawing camp teaches students how to recognize 3 hardy bird species that overwinter in Canada and the Northern United States: the Black-Capped Chickadee, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Great Horned Owl. Students learn where to find each bird, how to identify it by sign and sound, and other interesting facts through a short interactive presentation. Then, we work step by step together to draw a detailed bird. Students are encouraged to observe shapes, colors and textures from a photo.  Then, we'll block out basic shapes and add in more realistic details.  In the final step, we'll add color! 

I guide students through the drawing process step by step, but students are also welcome to apply their own style or composition details. We'll finish the drawing steps together n class and some students may finish the coloring too.  Some students may continue their coloring and final touches after class.  I share the photo we use for our drawing so students can continue to use it as reference after class if needed.

Other Details

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Paper
Pencil
Eraser
Colored Pencils
Sharpener
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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$60

for 3 classes
3x per week, 1 week
50 min

Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class

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