Nature Tells A Story : Flex

***DEEPLY DISCOUNTED  PRICE FOR A LIMITED TIME***

In this four week flexible schedule class, learners (with their caregivers) will collect natural elements to be used in an original illustration. A collection of found leaves, flowers, twigs, and sands are a great way to start talking about shapes and textures, colors and forms. 

Through recorded videos, classroom discussion and feedback, as well as resources such worksheets and project sheets, learners will be guided through a series of exercises designed to help lead creative thinking and exploration to an original illustration and a (brief) story to tell. 

Learners will be given three tasks over four weeks and will be asked to share their progress and findings in the classroom discussion and thoughtfully comment on the findings of others. Each week learners will be expected to check the classroom for the next step, instructions, samples, videos and/or handouts. This material can be viewed together, as your schedule allows. Learners will be marked complete or incomplete each week based on participation in the classroom. The teacher will monitor classroom progress daily and be available to answer questions. No live class is scheduled but may happen if one or more learner would benefit from extended learning. 

Week one will cover habitat and elements of nature/environment
Week two will cover design and inspiration, sketching and space
Week three will cover collection, pressing, shapes, color, and texture. 
Week four will cover combining elements, tools, application, adjusting design, and finished product.
Skills summary will be available to caregivers upon course completion.

Caregivers and learners should expect to post photos, participate in discussions, and watch videos in the Outschool classroom. Teacher participation will be high and encouraging and include video demonstrations, instruction, response, and examples.  
This program would pair well with hike groups and other learning groups such as free forest school.