Painting Poetry with Watercolors: A.A. Milne
Transform a poem into a work of art!
Astrid Turner
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(879)
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Delve into the world of poetry by reading a poem and then transforming it into a work of art. Together, we will read and discuss the poem, Wind on the Hill by A.A. Milne (beloved author of the Winnie-the-Pooh series). In this class, students will learn: - Type of poem - Vocabulary words - Imagery - Identifying mood and setting - Watercolor painting techniques After our discussion, students will be given time to paint a watercolor painting that is inspired by the poem. I will be demonstrating different watercolor techniques (washes, filling, splatters, layering and blending). This course is part of my Painting Poetry class series, but it is not a requirement to take all classes. No prior art experience is required, as students will be encouraged to paint the overall mood, theme or setting, rather than specific items. For this poem, the theme is nature and will likely incorporate bright, vibrant colors, rather than the darker shades for the Edgar Allen Poe session.
Other Details
Supply List
A printout of the poem is provided but it is not necessary to print out unless it is helpful to the student. Students will need their own set of watercolor paints and brushes in several different sizes. They will also need a piece of watercolor paper (note: watercolor paper is different from drawing paper. It is much thicker and better suited for watercolor paints. A pad of Canson XL Watercolor paper is available at Walmart and Amazon for about $5-6) or a small canvas. Students will also need a cup of water and a few dry paper towels.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2017
4.9
879reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
These classes are a great way to introduce poetry and the arts to your student. I am a professional artist and teach painting classes regularly online and locally. I am passionate about poetry and art; I love to share my favorite poems with young ones and watch them discover their own unique painting style as well.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 148 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class
