Summer Pencil Drawing Classes for Older Elementary
In these step by step pencil drawing classes, students will gain tips of how to make their drawings/doodling go to the next level; Watch your child's self-confidence grow as they draw with me throughout the summer.
Regay Childress Defevers
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(79)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
I like to look and observe as we go, as well as, give assessments on the finished piece in feedback. ( Tips to improve and compliments)Class Experience
I've been teaching art/drawing classes for over 15+ years. In these classes, students will learn by example. Students learn when to draw light and when to draw dark. (draw light until you have it right.) Students learn different shading techniques, that mechanical pencils are for precision, regular pencils are good for drawing large areas of texture. It is also important that students learn to control their pencil, and use a variety of different line sizes and shapes. In my classes there will be lots of random tips like how to keep from smudging your artwork to how to keep the main focus, THE MAIN FOCUS. Pencil drawing is known to help students recall information better. It forces them to process information in different ways. Many students like myself are visual learners. So we are doodlers. Drawing is very calming and very gratifying as well. If you have a student who is a visual learner or hands on learner, I would like to suggest more drawings into their studies. Examples: (Make a poster, Draw the story that he/she is to write about, hide spelling words in a pictures to see if mom can find them, sketch something that they learned today.) June 1st: Draw a dinosaur (texture, skin, shading, line) June 8th: Silly Sea Horse: (creating bubbles, shading, texture, skin, creating hollow areas, blending, correct proportion) June 15: Bird Head: (feathers, using different textures to create a different color, overlapping, shading, direction of the light) June 22: Pirate's Map/ Scroll: ( creating the rolling of the scroll, wrinkles, creating torn parts, background, and shading) Once you've joined, you will be able to see a few weeks in advance of what we will be drawing. I hope to see your child in my relaxed, weekly, SUMMER drawing classes.
Learning Goals
-Shading techniques, texture, foreground, background, proportion, negative and positive space, learning to hold your pencil correctly, vary line thickness, blending, test eraser before use on your artwork, check and re-check work, learn how to avoid smudges, different techniques for different animals fur, skin or hair.
Other Details
Supply List
2-3 pencils on hand during class (I like to have a mechanical pencil and a regular pencil) Good erasers that don't smear. ( Putty erasers are great) 2-3 white papers ( sketching paper is best) It is easier to work with, but not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
4.9
79reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love to teach. My experience is teaching Music, Creative Story-Time and Art at Christian Schools for 14+ years. I’ve taught at home and at school piano lessons off and on for 25+ years. The last 31/2 years, I’ve taught online English Classes to Chinese Children. I also interpret for the deaf. Throughout the last 35 years, I’ve enjoyed teaching several sign language classes as well. I have two children. My oldest graduated college with a Biblical Counseling Degree. My youngest is in college pursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree. I’m looking forward to meeting students all over the world and sharing my passion for the arts. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class
