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!