Painting Without Paint! Create a Watercolor Galaxy Monoprint (Ages 11-14)
In this class, students will learn to create a very quick watercolor background monotype of a galaxy that looks like it took a long time to paint and finish it off with a splattering of stars and a silhouette drawing of trees.
Shannon McCrady
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(36)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
During this class, I will demonstrate how to complete a quick watercolor background monotype and silhouette drawing. Once I finish showing them how to "paint without paint", I will be there for the students to observe and facilitate them to create the project on their own. They will be able to "paint" the backgrounds quickly and will need to put them aside to dry. If the one they want to use is soaking wet, a parent can help the student blow dry it (with a hairdryer or the student can wave it around) so that it will be dry enough to draw on with permanent marker. Once the backgrounds are complete and we have discussed the vocabulary associated with this project, I will then demonstrate a few different types of silhouettes and the students will choose which one they would like to do or create their own. It is the Artist's choice! At the end of class, students will hopefully have time to share their work with the class so that we can Ohhhh and Ahhhhh over it! I strongly encourage students to then take this lesson and teach it to their siblings, friends, or other family members. It is so easy that it appeals to every age and ability group and students are proud to be able to teach it others by themselves!
Learning Goals
Students will learn to make a watercolor marker monotype with basic supplies. They will be able to use this art work to create wonderful backgrounds that can be finished with silhouettes and become the front of a greeting card or a framed piece of Art in itself. The learner should be able to complete one finished piece by the end of class and have more pieces to complete after class, if desired.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents: please make sure students have all of the supplies needed before class begins. Thank you!
Supply List
In order to be ready to go - please make sure that the student gathers all materials that will be needed. PLEASE CREATE A WORK SPACE WITH NEWSPAPER OR A FLATTENED PAPER BAG & SET-UP MATERIALS BEFORE CLASS MATERIALS NEEDED: Watercolor paper - Cut it into quarters Washable markers (any that aren't permanent)- At least 4 colors Plastic baggie- should be about the same size as the paper Cup of water & paintbrush (or Q-tip) or fingers Sharpie Marker (or other permanent black marker) Paper towel (for clean up) White acrylic paint (a tiny little drop) Old toothbrush or a very stiff paintbrush
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
36reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am passionate about teaching Art! I am currently a middle school Art teacher but have also taught elementary Art as well. The ages I prefer teaching are from K-8 because I have experience teaching all of those ages including all levels of Special Education students. I have been a middle school (6-8th grade) Art and New Mexico History teacher for the past 7 years. I have also taught summer elementary (K-5) art classes for the past 2 summers and would have again this year but it was cancelled.
Prior to teaching, I was a stay at home mother for 10 years to raise my 3 sons. During that time, I homeschooled my oldest son. Before I was a stay at home mother, I was an elementary teacher for 5 years. I taught 3-5th grade.
I graduated from The University of New Mexico with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. I currently have a valid Level 3 - Instructional Leader K-8 Elementary teaching license with the State of New Mexico. I am endorsed in Visual Arts and highly qualified in History and Language Arts. I achieved my National Board Certification for Teachers in Early and Middle Childhood Art in 2015. In the Fall of 2019, I became a National Geographic Certified Educator.
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Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-9 learners per class
