In this ongoing rainforest animal drawing course, students will explore and learn about a variety of rainforest animals by creating art!  Students will learn how to draw a red eyed tree frog (using pastel chalk), a realistic gorilla (using a pencil), a scarlet macaw parrot (using pastel chalk), boa constrictor snake (using pencil), an axolotl (using pastel chalk), and a tiger (using pastel chalk).

Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time.  Each scheduled meeting will be spent creating ONE drawing.  Please make sure to check the scheduled times below to see which week each drawing will be taught and the materials needed for each drawing, (found in the supply list). 

For every class, I will demonstrate each step for students and have students complete that step along with me.  My classroom is a calm, fun, and creative environment where discussion between teacher and students is encouraged.  I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding.  Students may also interact with each other if they want to share what they have learned during class.  Students who enroll in this class should have basic drawing skills, like drawing and manipulating shapes with a pencil.  

Week of August 7 - 13: Red Eyed Tree Frog (Pastel Chalk)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a red eyed tree frog (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for blending, applying, and layering pastel chalk.
3. Students will learn techniques to create saturated colors using pastel chalk.
4. Students will learn a few facts about red eyed tree frogs.

Week of August 14 - 20: Gorilla (Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a gorilla (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn shading techniques for making parts of their drawings look like they are in the background or foreground.
4. Students will learn a few facts about gorillas.

Week of August 21 - 27: Scarlet Macaw Parrot (Pastel Chalk)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a scarlet macaw parrot (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for creating colorfully layered feathers.
4. Students will learn a few facts about scarlet macaw parrots.

Week of August 28 - September 3: Boa Constrictor Snake (Pencil)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a boa constrictor snake (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for creating scaly and patterned skin on their snake drawings.
4. Students will learn a few facts about boa constrictor snakes.

Week of September 4 - 10: Axolotl (Pastel Chalk)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of an axolotl. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for creating realistic coloring for an axolotl. (I will be demonstrating how to draw a pink axolotl, but students may change the color of their axolotl if they wish).
4. Students will learn a few facts about axolotls.

Week of September 11 - 17: Tiger (Pastel Chalk)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a tiger (face to chest). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for layering pastels to create realistic coloring and fur texture.
4. Students will learn a few facts about tigers.