Paint Beautiful Poppies while Learning about Artist Georgia O'Keefe

Completed by 298 learners

Ages 8-13

Live One-Time Class

Learn about Georgia O'Keefe, her history as an artist while learning how to draw and paint with watercolor in her style.

Erin Kreis

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(161 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

5-12 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will learn how to draw different flowers in the amazing style of American artist Georgia O'Keefe. 
Topics that will be covered are:
Art History
Drawing techniques
Watercolor techniques
Oil pastel techniques
Class will be structured with: 
1. Introductions and setup
2. Class overview
3. Short video/slideshow with information and interesting facts about Georgia O'Keefe
4. Direct Drawing 
5. Students will interact while the teacher is teaching (teacher will be asking questions while she is teaching, as well as when they are  working on their artwork.
No experience required.

Learning Goals

Students will learn:
Art History
Drawing techniques
Watercolor techniques
Oil pastel techniques

Other Details

Supply List

White construction paper or watercolor paper
Paintbrush
Watercolor paints
water
paper towel

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Erin Kreis

Joined April, 2020

4.8

161reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hi! My name is Erin Kreis. I am an elementary school art teacher. I have been teaching art for the past 13 years. I have been a teacher for 19 years. Previous to teaching art, I taught Special Education, 2nd grade in Indianapolis, Year 1 and Year 4 in England. I love traveling and soaking up the sun. 
I encourage students to be creative while teaching about artists, tools and techniques of art. 
My approach is patient, yet firm in a gentle way. In my almost 20 years of teaching, I have learned to accommodate to the needs of students.  Art is my true passion. I feel like I am stepping back into childhood when I start creating. My goals is to share that joy with my students. 
I live in the Colorado mountains and love hiking, biking and running on all the beautiful trails.
My husband owns a bike shop in out town so I enjoy helping him throughout the summer renting bikes to tourists from all over the world.
I am also a fitness instructor and jewelry designer. I have sold my jewelry at several farmers markets in the past 12 years. While I enjoyed this immensely, I have taken a step back from jewelry to concentrate on earning my  masters degree in Learning and Technology (completed on September 25th fo 2019) and continuing my education. I am a lifelong learner, always eager to take new classes that intrigue me.