Watercolor Animals for Beginners (Age 8-11)
In this 4-Week course, we'll learn basic watercolor techniques and then we'll draw and paint watercolor animals
Lauren deSerres
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(73)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 4-week, hands-on course, we will experiment with watercolor and mixed media techniques to create watercolor animals. Each week, students will draw and paint a different animal. Animals of focus will be based on student requests. Students will interact with each other in daily feedback sessions. Learners are encouraged to use their imaginations and incorporate storytelling into their own works of art. We celebrate both naturalistic drawing approaches and whimsical drawing approaches. Week 1: Skill Building and Color Mixing Week 2-4: Animals drawn and painted using different skills and techniques and based off of learner requests. Class Expectations 1. Be kind to one another 2. Wait your turn to speak, or raise your hand using the zoom function 3. Be creative! Don't be afraid to Explore 4. Listen to the instructor and your classmates 5. Per Outschool safety policy, each learner must enable their camera and check in at least once during class to confirm their identity. If this is not done, the learner will have to be removed from the class session and can be readmitted to class once their identity has been verified. For more info on this safety, policy see: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/579976-learner-safety-and-privacy-for-parents 6. Please try to arrive on time for the class. If you are more than 15 minutes late, please watch the video of the class after the class has ended to catch up. The class will be locked 20 minutes after the class begins to minimize interruptions in instruction. I'm happy to chat with you if you have any questions about the class video.
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn watercolor and drawing techniques which will allow them to have the confidence and skills to create their own works of art in the future.
Art Techniques:
Water control
Color Mixing
Watercolor Wheel
Crayon Resist
Wet on Wet
Watercolor Galaxy or “drop technique”
Blot
Scratching
Watercolor Pencils and how to use them
Salt
Rubbing Alcohol
Wash
Dry Brush
Sunset Resist
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please see the materials list to make sure your learner is able to use these supplies.
Learners are encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and also to use their mistakes to create new techniques. This is a growth-oriented class, and exploration through the process is the main goal. It's the journey that's important, not the destination. Students will learn lots of new techniques that they can add to their "artist toolbox." Once they have these techniques, they can use them to explore projects on their own.
Supply List
Tools for this course: **I encourage you to gather these materials from around the house. You don’t need to purchase these specific items if you already have them. The sources are suggestions.** Art Box to store tools in. Cardboard box works well! ______________________ Safe, flat place to dry artwork ______________________ Table that can get messy ______________________ Salt (coarse grain or coarse grain sea salt works best, but table salt will also work) ______________________ Crayons Crayola works best (white crayon especially) ______________________ Rubbing Alcohol or alcohol-based hand sanitizer ______________________ Paper Towelsor Regular old towel for drying brushes ______________________ cotton swab, or sponge ______________________ Dish of Water ______________________ Pencil, Sharpener, Eraser ______________________ Optional: Large circle object to trace for Color wheel (about the size of the paper) ______________________ Ruler ______________________ Watercolor Set: I recommend a pan set rather than tubes. Any set will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FYG3BBV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PBVPD9C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Blick: https://www.dickblick.com/items/derwent-inktense-paint-pan-palette-set-of-24/ https://www.dickblick.com/items/derwent-inktense-paint-pan-palette-set-of-12/ https://www.dickblick.com/products/sakura-koi-watercolor-half-pans/ https://www.dickblick.com/items/faber-castell-creative-studio-half-pan-watercolor-assorted-colors-set-24/ https://www.dickblick.com/items/daler-rowney-aquafine-watercolors-sets-travel-set-set-of-24-assorted-colors-half-pan/ ___________________ Watercolor Pencil set Any set will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. https://www.amazon.com/L%C3%A1pices-acuarela-Staedtler-colores-14410ND36/dp/B005DDJX7K/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=watercolor+pencils&qid=1593788034&sr=8-14 https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-watercolor-pencil-sets/ ___________________ Brushes Any set will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-scholastic-golden-taklon-brush-set-set-of-5/ https://www.amazon.com/BENICCI-Paint-Brush-Set-Organizing/dp/B07YYHC6RB https://www.jerrysartarama.com/mimik-watercolor-brushes-synthetic-squirrel-high-performance https://www.amazon.com/Artify-Carrying-Palette-Watercolor-Painting/dp/B07FY449MZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZS2ON1DN5H3K&dchild=1&keywords=bennici+brushes&qid=1614347444&sprefix=womens+under%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-1 ___________________ Drawing supplies: Pencil and Eraser ___________________ Ruler ___________________ Crayons: Crayola Crayons $5.99 on Amazon ___________________ Watercolor Paper Pad: Any brand will work, but here are some suggestions if you are interested. Canson (100510941) XL Series Watercolor Pad, 9" x 12", Fold-over cover, 30 Sheets $5.97 on Amazon https://www.jerrysartarama.com/canson-xl-watercolor-pads https://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-xl-watercolor-pads/ https://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-400-series-watercolor-paper-pads/ ___________________ Apron ___________________
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
5.0
73reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been teaching grades K-12 for over a decade and have used this curriculum with a multitude of ages. This curriculum has been used and modified over the years so that it will set students up with the tools they need to be successful in creating their own works of art. In addition to teaching art, I am a professional painter and I use these same tools to create my art. My approach to teaching is hands-on, exploratory, and creative. I like to begin by demonstrating the basic skills, having students demonstrate the basic skills, and then allowing them to apply those skills to a creative project. I meet students where they're at and my goal is to grow their skills and their confidence so they feel empowered to tackle their own projects outside of class.
Learners are encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and also to use their mistakes to create new techniques. This is a growth-oriented class, and exploration through process is the main goal. It's the journey that's important, not the destination. Students will learn lots of new techniques that they can add to their "artist toolbox." Once they have these techniques, they can use them to explore projects on their own.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 131 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
4-5 learners per class
