USA National Parks - Art Club - Ages 8-12
In this ongoing class, once a week students will get the chance to learn fun facts about a different National Park located in the United States and then we will create a scenic art project using paint, pastels or colored pencils.
Nikky Randall
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(87)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing class, students will have fun learning about a new national park located in the United States every week. Students will have the opportunity to learn fun facts about the park and the chance to share their experience if they have been there or what they like about the park. I will have slides that have different fun facts that they can follow along with. After learning and discussing about the park for 10-15 minutes, we will dive into our our project. I will be rotating what supplies we need every month. We will alternate every month between acrylic paint, watercolor, pastels, and colored pencils. This allows plenty of time to get supplies and the opportunity to work with different art mediums. Students are also welcome to use whatever supplies they have. The first thing I will teach students is how to do a quick sketch of the national park we are studying that week. Next, I will teach students how to add color to their project whether it is by paint, pastels or colored pencils. I will guide students every step of the way. By the end of class each week, students will have learned some fun facts about a new national park and created a beautiful art project they can be proud of. My goal of this class is to create a fun, energetic environment that instills excitement for learning about beautiful parks and to have fun creating art together. * Please note - The length of class may sometimes go 5-10 minutes overtime. Painting it tends to take a little longer, so the months we are painting please know class may go a little longer than 40 minutes. I allow students to share their work with the class at the end and love seeing their artwork and hearing their thoughts about the park! Schedule: August - Chalk Pastels Week of Aug 26-30: Carlsbad Caverns - Final class
Learning Goals
Students will learn fun facts about a different US national park each week as well as how to create a beautiful art scene of the park. Students will have the opportunity to share their own experiences if they have been to the park, what they hope to see in the future or what they like about the park. My goal for this class is to get kids exciting about exploring all the amazing parks the US has to offer and have them enjoy creating art together. It will be a learning, social and artistic club.
What students will learn about the national parks:
Location, when it was established, size
What makes the park special/unique
View pictures of the Park
3 Fun facts
What Students will learn about art:
How to make a sketch of a landscape scene
How to paint with acrylics and watercolors, use pastels, color and blend with colored pencils
*We will alternate what medium we will be using every 4 weeks. Students are welcome to use whatever materials they have as well. The sketch at the beginning will always be together regardless of what we are using to add color.
Other Details
Supply List
We will be rotating supplies every month (see Class Description for dates) Students are welcome to use whatever supplies they have on hand and please feel free to message me with questions.
Watercolor Painting Artwork:
watercolor paper (cardstock/heavy paper may be used if that is all you have, watercolor paper is highly recommended)
Watercolor paint - can be watercolor tube or pan
2 water cups - one for watercolors, one for rinsing brushes
various watercolor paint brushes:
large/medium flat brush
medium round brush
fine tip brush
small flat brush
small fan brush (best for trees though optional)
paper towel/napkin/rag for drying brushes
pencil & eraser (every class)
notebook/journal (optional - for taking notes on any fun facts they wish to remember)
Colored Pencil Artwork:
colored pencils - Any brand of colored pencils will work (at least 24 colors, more color options the better)
card stock/heavy weight paper - colored pencil paper is great though not required
pencil with eraser (every class)
Pencil sharpener
notebook/journal (optional - for taking notes on any fun facts they wish to remember)
Acrylic Painting Artwork:
cardstock/heavy paper (acrylic paper or canvas may be used for acrylic painting but not required)
acrylic paints - black, white, green, blue, red, yellow, orange, violet/purple (variety of greens will be helpful...though easy to create)
water cup
various acrylic paint brushes:
large/medium flat brush
medium round brush
fine tip brush
small flat brush
small fan brush (best for trees though optional)
paper towel/napkin/rag for drying brushes
pencil & eraser (every class)
notebook/journal (optional - for taking notes on any fun facts they wish to remember)
Chalk Pastel Artwork:
chalk pastels - Prismacolor is awesome but any brand of CHALK pastels will be great, the more color options the better - at least 24
cardstock/heavy paper - Pastel paper is great though not required
pencil with eraser (every class)
notebook/journal (optional - for taking notes on any fun facts they wish to remember)External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.9
87reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Oregon
I have a passion for the outdoors and love art. This class combines two of my favorite things! I have been to many national parks as well as state parks and love exploring the beautiful country I live in. I have a degree in Theater Arts and scenic painting was one of my favorite classes. I have been drawing and painting for many years. I love teaching kids how to paint and draw while instilling confidence in their artistic abilities. Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 130 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
