Squishmallows Club - Clay Sculpting & Figurines: Summertime Collection
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
This class is an ongoing format. Students will sculpt a new figurine every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Prior attendance and knowledge of the subject is not required to attend. Students will create freestanding, handmade pieces using sculptural techniques. They will learn how to consider volume, weight, color and form to design their objects. They will learn the difference between shapes and forms. They will use rolling, coiling, patting techniques to shape body parts by building various forms and connecting them together. Extra techniques will be used in carving details such as eyes and ears to give texture to achieve realistic looks. Students will also be introduced to the techniques of mixing colored clay. They will blend paints into white clay to get the desired color. They will also be taught to paint over the surface. Instructors will also suggest tips to work on small details like facial features, ears and tails. Precise hand-eye coordination is intensively trained in this class. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. This is a highly sought-after class for squishmallow fans. SCHEDULE June Week Starting 6/3: Tristan The Triceratops Week Starting 6/10: Adabelle The Strawberry Frog Week Starting 6/17: Gordon The Scuba Shark Week Starting 6/24: Svetlana The Mermaid Caticorn July Week Starting 7/1: Edward The Eagle Week Starting 7/8: Violet The Purple Octopus Week Starting 7/15: Mopey The Chocolate Sea Cow Week Starting 7/22: Indie The Hermit Crab August Week Starting 7/29: Mallory the Strawberry Cow Week Starting 8/5: Belton the Lemon Bear Week Starting 8/12: Jim the Apple Green Alpaca Week Starting 8/19: Barnet the Tangerine Fruitbat Week Starting 8/26: Fifi the Fox September Week Starting 9/2: Meadow the Blue Horse Week Starting 9/9: Layla the Lilac Lemur Week Starting 9/16: Daryl the Dog Week Starting 9/23: Babs the Blue Jay October Week starting 9/30 - Malcom The Mushroom Week starting 10/7 - Wade The Werewolf Week starting 10/14 - Autumn The Black Cat Week starting 10/21 - Len The Franken Bear November Week starting 10/28 - Blaze The Monster Week starting 11/4 - Winston The Scarecrow Owl Week starting 11/11 - Delindy The Pumpkin Spice Latte Week starting 11/18 - Ullana The Thanksgiving Turkey December Week starting 11/25: Ernesto The Peppermint Latte (No Class on Thanksgiving 11/28) Week Starting 12/2: Odile The Spotted Seal Week Starting 12/9: Lola The Unicorn Week Starting 12/16: Puff The Penguin Week Starting 12/23: Nixyork The Deer January Week starting 1/1: Cam The Cat Week starting 1/8: Avery The Mallard Week starting 1/15: Pippie The Pumpkin Pie Week starting 1/22: Omar The Bear February Week Starting 1/29: Hans The Hedgehog Week Starting 2/5: Magnis The Australian Shepard Week Starting 2/12: Cici The Red Panda Week Starting 2/19: Oliviana The Alien March Week Starting 2/26: Patty The Cow Week Starting 3/4: Sunshine The Rainbow Week Starting 3/11: Sophie The Lamb Week Starting 3/18: Aimee The Baby Chick Week Starting 3/25: Sammy The Bunny April Week Starting 4/1: Reina The Butterfly Week Starting 4/8: Cienna The Cat Week Starting 4/15: Ziv The Flying Squirrel Week Starting 4/22: Archie The Axolotl May Week Starting 4/29: Vanessa the Rainbow Red Panda Week Starting 5/6: Pilar The Grasshopper Week Starting 5/13: Haizley The Unicorn Hippo Week Starting 5/20: Tatiana The Blue Dragon Week Starting 5/27: Fania The Owl _______________________________________ Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies: Mandatory Video Check-In Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference. Younger learners are highly encouraged to leave their cameras on. Missed Classes & Refunds All our classes are backed by the ‘Limited’ refund policy. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund OR within 24 hours of purchase. In the event a learner misses a class, recordings are made available in each classroom. Students are more than welcomed to reach out for any questions and share their work in the classroom. Late/ Missed Class All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy. Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred. Technical Difficulties In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.
Other Details
Supply List
Playdough or model magic clay (If you get the plain white, you will need to mix paint into the white clay to make other colors. If your learner is on the younger end, it is recommended that you prepare the clay before class. You may want to get three primary colors (red, yellow and blue) plus the white and black. You can pre-make other colors like green, purple, orange, brown by mixing the primary colors before class, so that your learner has all colors ready for use while following along with the instructor.) Clay tools, toothpicks, rolling pin, etc. Paint Paintbrush Cardstock to put your creation on
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher Allie May is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She is a graduate student in the BFA program at California State University Long Beach, and aims to pursue a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.
For more information on Young Art teachers go to: https://outschool.com/teachers/Young-Art-instructors
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
2-8 learners per class