Nature Paintings by Conservationist Audubon (Weekly)

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 6-11

Live Group Class

In this class, students will learn about the life and art of pioneer nature conservationist, James Audubon.

Miss Crystal

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(375 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 4 weeks

1-8 learners per class

60 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

4 live meetings

4 in-class hours

Homework

Finish any unfinished projects.

Class Experience

In this class, students will learn about 19th century conservationist John James Audubon, who used art and prints to highlight the beauty of nature, birds, animals, and plants. Students will learn a variety of art techniques to create their own art piece. Audubon, with his work, hoped to preserve the beauty and wonder of American plant and animal life by painting and printing them. He later made the art available for people to enjoy in museums and their homes. Students are encouraged to engage with the teacher and to share their progress with the class by raising their hand and asking questions. Recording of each class will be made available for students to review projects and techniques.

Day 1: Wax Resist and Watercolor
Day 2: Styrofoam Print Making
Day 3: Clay Flamingo Transfer
Day 4: Paint Flamingo and Model Magic Nests

Other Details

Supply List

Day 1: 
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Paint
Paint Brushes
Black Sharpies
Printout 
White oil pastel (not soft pastels)
Pencil
Eraser
Salt (not Kosher)
Table Covering
Cup of Water

Day 2: 
Styrofoam Plate *note that paper plates will not work for this project
Sharp Pencil
Dark colored acrylic paint (black is best)
White construction paper or printer paper
Rubber paint roller or a flat edge brush
Cookie Sheet
Table covering 

Day 3:
Watercolor Paint
Paint brushes
Cup of Water
Printed art from day 2 (that we created in class)
Air Dry Clay (Crayola has a great product)
Rolling pin
Washable Markers
Table Covering
Flamingo Printout
Sharp Pencil
Optional item: soft spritzing spray bottle with water

Day 4: 
Acrylic Paint
Paint Palette
Paint brushes
Cup with water
Paper towel
Table Covering
Model Magic (White or colored)
Washable Markers

6 files available upon enrollment

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Miss Crystal

Joined February, 2020

4.9

375reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I am an illustrator, artist, teacher, business owner, and a pug mom. I have a degree in Illustration, a visual art minor with 20 years of teaching experience. I believe that knowledge is power and the more you know the greater your influence can be. Learning should be fun and individual. Even when my students are looking at the same picture for painting class, their work is very individual and unique to them and I love that part of the creative process. We are all learners and we should celebrate each other on the Journey!