Peaceful Landscape Painting for Beginners (Ages 7-11)
In this class for beginners, we'll apply basic watercolor and acrylic skills to create peaceful landscapes.
Lauren deSerres
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(73)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we'll explore different watercolor painting techniques to create peaceful landscapes. Students will get to help decide what types of landscapes we'll paint each week. Students will have the opportunity to share their work each day, and address challenges and successes. Creativity is encouraged! Learners are encouraged to make suggestions, but here are some to get you started. Mountains and Valleys Ocean and Sky Deserts and Prairie Forests and Jungles Meadows and Lakes Swamps and Marshes Class Expectations 1. Listen to the instructor and your classmates 2. Be kind to one another 3. Wait your turn to speak, or raise your hand using the zoom function 4. Be creative! Don't be afraid to explore, but remember to listen and then try out the new techniques you learn 5. Per Outschool safety policy, each learner must enable their camera and check in at least once during class to confirm their identity. If this is not done, the learner will have to be removed from the class session and can be readmitted to class once their identity has been verified. For more info on this safety, policy see: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/579976-learner-safety-and-privacy-for-parents 6. Please try to arrive on time for the class. If you are more than 15 minutes late, please watch the video of the class after the class has ended to catch up. The class will be locked 20 minutes after the class begins to minimize interruptions in instruction. I'm happy to chat with you if you have any questions about the class video.
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic watercolor and acrylic skills and apply them to landscape paintings.
Other Details
Supply List
Tools for this course: **I encourage you to gather these materials from around the house. You don’t need to purchase these specific items if you already have them. The sources are suggestions.** Art Box to store tools in. Cardboard box works well! ______________________ Safe, flat place to dry artwork ______________________ Table that can get messy ______________________ Salt (coarse grain or coarse grain sea salt works best, but table salt will also work) ______________________ Crayons Crayola works best (white crayon especially) ______________________ Rubbing Alcohol or alcohol-based hand sanitizer ______________________ Paper Towelsor Regular old towel for drying brushes ______________________ cotton swab, or sponge ______________________ Dish of Water ______________________ Pencil, Sharpener, Eraser ______________________ Optional: Large circle object to trace for Color wheel (about the size of the paper) ______________________ Ruler ______________________ Watercolor Set: I recommend a pan set rather than tubes. Any set will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FYG3BBV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PBVPD9C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Blick: https://www.dickblick.com/items/derwent-inktense-paint-pan-palette-set-of-24/ https://www.dickblick.com/items/derwent-inktense-paint-pan-palette-set-of-12/ https://www.dickblick.com/products/sakura-koi-watercolor-half-pans/ https://www.dickblick.com/items/faber-castell-creative-studio-half-pan-watercolor-assorted-colors-set-24/ https://www.dickblick.com/items/daler-rowney-aquafine-watercolors-sets-travel-set-set-of-24-assorted-colors-half-pan/ ___________________ Watercolor Pencil set Any set will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. https://www.amazon.com/L%C3%A1pices-acuarela-Staedtler-colores-14410ND36/dp/B005DDJX7K/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=watercolor+pencils&qid=1593788034&sr=8-14 https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-watercolor-pencil-sets/ ___________________ Brushes Any set will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-scholastic-golden-taklon-brush-set-set-of-5/ https://www.amazon.com/BENICCI-Paint-Brush-Set-Organizing/dp/B07YYHC6RB https://www.jerrysartarama.com/mimik-watercolor-brushes-synthetic-squirrel-high-performance https://www.amazon.com/Artify-Carrying-Palette-Watercolor-Painting/dp/B07FY449MZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZS2ON1DN5H3K&dchild=1&keywords=bennici+brushes&qid=1614347444&sprefix=womens+under%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-1 ___________________ Drawing supplies: Pencil and Eraser ___________________ Ruler ___________________ Crayons: Crayola Crayons $5.99 on Amazon ___________________ Watercolor Paper Pad: Any brand will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. Canson (100510941) XL Series Watercolor Pad, 9" x 12", Fold-over cover, 30 Sheets $5.97 on Amazon https://www.jerrysartarama.com/canson-xl-watercolor-pads https://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-xl-watercolor-pads/ https://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-400-series-watercolor-paper-pads/ ___________________ Apron ___________________
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
73reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My passion has always been visual arts. I think that art-making and creating is part of the human experience. Creation comes in many forms, and I believe all are equally important. All students deserve to be treated as human beings capable of learning and growing. Having a growth mindset in the classroom, that is holding students to exceed their own standards, is essential to students feeling successful in the classroom.
When I'm not in my studio painting, I am teaching, growing food in my own garden, studying nature and preparing meals. I've been cooking and gardening since I was a little girl, and I tend an organic garden with my husband on our homestead. I have a Master of Fine Art from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Bachelor of Fine Art from East Carolina University. I have been an arts educator for over 10 years, working with students in schools, community centers, and other programs. I create my work in my studio located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. I’ve exhibited in various local venues in addition to traveling the country to exhibit at art fairs and festivals. You can read more about me and my work on my website at www.LaurendeSerres.com
I believe that all students can learn and am happy to accommodate students as needed. Feel free to contact me about student needs so that I your learner has the best possible experience with my class.
1. Listen to the instructor and your classmates
2. Be kind to one another
3. Wait your turn to speak, or raise your hand using the zoom function
4. Be creative! Don't be afraid to explore, but remember to listen and then try out the new techniques you learn
5. Per Outschool safety policy, each learner must enable their camera and check in at least once during class to confirm their identity. If this is not done, the learner will have to be removed from the class session and can be readmitted to class once their identity has been verified.
For more info on this safety, policy see: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/579976-learner-safety-and-privacy-for-parents
6. Please try to arrive on time for the class. If you are more than 15 minutes late, please watch the video of the class after the class has ended to catch up. The class will be locked 20 minutes after the class begins to minimize interruptions in instruction. I'm happy to chat with you if you have any questions about the class video. Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
4-7 learners per class
