Arts
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.
8-12
year olds
3-9
learners per class
$13
Charged weekly
Meets 1x per week
Runs week after week
40 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
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.
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.
No homework. Though students are welcome to lookup their own fun facts about the park we are studying for the following week as well as share pictures if they have been there before.
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)
40 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Teacher
About Me
Hello! I'm Nikky!
I love teaching and I have a passion for the arts! Whether it is painting, drawing, photography, sewing, crafting...I love it all and enjoy sharing my love for the arts with others. I enjoy finding ways to incorporate art... 