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Spooky Halloween Sketches

In this Halloween art club, intermediate and advanced students will draw a spooky howling werewolf, ghostly graveyard, magical witch, and a mummy monster, using pencil.
Torri McCarrey
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Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Students may need time outside of class to finish their artwork.
Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout class and at the end of class through questions and/or sharing of drawings.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this ongoing Halloween art class, students will learn to draw a howling werewolf, ghostly graveyard, magical witch, and a creepy mummy monster, using pencil. This class is great for intermediate and advanced artists wanting to improve their realistic drawing skills.

Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time.  Each scheduled meeting will be spent drawing ONE picture and learning different pencil and/or colored pencil techniques.  Students do not need to be enrolled in previous weeks of this class to be successful.  Please check the weekly break-down below for specific learning goals, materials used (see supply list), and days each class will be taught. 

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 and a great place for students to make lasting friendships.  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 October 8 - 14: Howling Werewolf

1. Students will learn techniques to draw a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a howling werewolf. 
2. Students will learn techniques for blending, applying, and layering pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to create texture in their art, using pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques to create contrast in their art, using negative space.

Week of October 15 - 21: Ghostly Graveyard

1. Students will learn techniques to create a foreground, mid-ground, and background in their art, using pencil and an eraser.
2. Students will learn techniques to create a spooky atmosphere in their drawing, using line.
3. Students will learn techniques to create a focal point in their art, using contrast.

Week of October 22 - 28: Magical Witch (colored pencils optional)

1. Students will learn techniques to draw a gesture drawing (outline) of a human body. 
2. Students will learn techniques to create focal points in their art, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to create a variety of textures, using pencil.

Week of October 29 - November 4: Mummy Monster

1. Students will learn techniques to draw a gesture drawing (outline) of a human body.
2. Students will learn techniques to create movement in their art, using pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to create texture in their art, using cross hatching.
4. Students will learn techniques to create depth in their art by drawing wrapped pieces of fabric.
Learning Goals
Howling Werewolf

1. Students will learn techniques to draw a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a howling werewolf. 
2. Students will learn techniques for blending, applying, and layering pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to create texture in their art, using pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques to create contrast in their art, using negative space.

Ghostly Graveyard

1. Students will learn techniques to create a foreground, mid-ground, and background in their art, using pencil and an eraser.
2. Students will learn techniques to create a spooky atmosphere in their drawing, using line.
3. Students will learn techniques to create a focal point in their art, using contrast.

Magical Witch (colored pencils optional)

1. Students will learn techniques to draw a gesture drawing (outline) of a human body. 
2. Students will learn techniques to create focal points in their art, using colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to create a variety of textures, using pencil.

Mummy Monster

1. Students will learn techniques to draw a gesture drawing (outline) of a human body.
2. Students will learn techniques to create movement in their art, using pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to create texture in their art, using cross hatching.
4. Students will learn techniques to create depth in their art by drawing wrapped pieces of fabric.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
For the last class, students are welcome to come dressed in a Halloween costume. While masks are welcome, students will be required to remove any masks for identification during the first five minutes of class to meet Outschool's safety and privacy policies. If the teacher deems a costume inappropriate, your student may be asked to change their costume for a more learner-friendly option. Please be aware that this course uses materials that may be harmful to your student if used inappropriately. If you think your student may use any class materials inappropriately and/or potentially cause harm, please provide adult supervision for your student.
Supply List
-Paper
-Everyday pencil or drawing pencils
-Everyday eraser and/or kneaded eraser
-Pencil Sharpener
-Blending tool (blending stumps, tissue, Q-tips, or you can just use your fingers if you don't have any of the previously listed supplies)

OPTIONAL: 
-Colored pencils to add accent colors to art
-White gel pen or white paint pen
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Weber State University
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Art Teacher 🎨 / Middle Grade Fantasy Author πŸ“š/ Children's Book Illustrator πŸ‰


✨Welcome to my teacher page! ✨

After graduating with Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, I decided to make the leap of starting my author and illustrator career. Since then, I have written and illustrated my first middle grade fantasy book, Brush of Magic, with many more in the works!

Along with running my own art and book shop, I design and teach a variety of drawing and painting classes, ranging from realistic sketching, watercolor painting, fantasy drawing, and illustration. I have taught for about 9 years, 4 of which have been specific to art. I love the time I get to spend with my students, creating art, and chatting about booksβ€”especially if the books and art are whimsical or magical!

All the artwork, books, and stationary designs in my shop are created by me. I often find inspiration for my art and books through reading, spending time with my cats and dogs, and brainstorming imaginary creatures in my sketchbook.

Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to help.😊

Torri

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weekly
1x per week
80 min

Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-12 learners per class

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