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Watercolor Explorers Club

Explore the exciting world of watercolor painting & mixed media in this interactive art class. Draw & paint a new masterpiece each week. Beginners warmly welcomed.
Creative Cat Art Studio
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
Learners that are in this class for several weeks are welcome to create a portfolio of their artworks. I suggest a binder with clear plastic sleeves to slide the work into. It's rewarding to see the progress made as learners develop new skills and become confident artists.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
🎨Small Group, Big Creativity—Explore Art Like Never Before!🌟
Dive into the exciting world of watercolor and mixed media in this small-group class where we create a beautiful masterpiece every week. This class is excellent for homeschoolers and after-school learners. Create with confidence! Join anytime.

➡️What to Expect:

🖌️ Step-by-Step Guidance: Each session begins with an easy-to-follow, step-by-step drawing. Regular check-ins ensure everyone is on track, and learners are encouraged to ask questions. This is an interactive and supportive environment.

🎨 Thinking Like an Artist: We discuss the principles of design and elements of art. Learners are guided to "think like an artist" as they create beautiful artworks.

🔹 Color Theory Exploration: Learners are introduced to color theory as they blend colors together.  We discuss a variety of color relationships: primary, secondary, related, complementary, warm, and cool.

👩‍🎨 Demonstrations and Discussions: We provide demonstrations using various art materials. Class discussions are focused on fun facts related to the weekly subject matter.  To keep learners engaged, we are mindful to keep a consistent pace throughout the class.  We are always happy to repeat a step if a learner falls behind.

🌈 Artistic Confidence Building: Our goal is to nurture your young artist's confidence in exploring various art mediums and discovering their unique style. Creative decisions are encouraged. Learners are given opportunities to share their ideas and showcase their beautiful artworks to the class. Ms. Amy or Ms. Ella may prompt learners with questions: What was your favorite part about your painting?, What was the most challenging part of your painting?, How did you create that color?, What is the focal point?, etc.

🎨 Art Supply List: watercolor paper, pencil, Sharpie marker, crayons, markers, watercolor paints, cup of water, paintbrushes, paper towel.  We will do our best to work with what you have.

🔄 Ongoing Exploration: The class is designed to be ongoing. Learners can take one class or many- the classes do not build. Class sections will not exceed 6 learners. No exceptions.

⏰ Punctuality Matters: Please have materials ready at the start of the class start time. Latecomers may review the class playback video to catch up on missed demonstrations.  Only verified learners are able to access the class recording.

⏸️ Pausing a subscription:  Please note that pausing does NOT save a spot in the class. If you don't want to risk losing your learner's spot in the class, we recommend staying subscribed and watching the class playback for the class your learner missed.  The playback is available for 'verified' learners only.  All class recordings are automatically posted in the classroom shortly after the class takes place.

🌟 Benefits of Mixed Media Art:

🔸 Experimentation with various art mediums encourages creative risk-taking.
🔸 Mixing art mediums enhances decision-making skills and self-confidence.
🔸 Fosters the development of a unique individual artistic style.
🔸 Provides a platform for self-expression through a variety of art mediums.
🔸 Sparks inventive thinking extending beyond the art classroom.

🎨 Join us this week to witness your young artist's creativity flourish!

Feel free to send a message if you have any questions or need further clarification. 🌟 


WEEKLY THEMES:

*2025*

***March 13th-March 19th: NO CLASSES/Organization account onboarding- MS. AMY'S ACCOUNT CHANGES TO CREATIVE CAT ART STUDIO***
March 20th -rainbow paintbrush 
March 21st: train tracks at sunset

-Schedule returns to normal----

Week of March 23rd-29th: waffles with blueberries & whip cream

Week of March 30th-April 5th: daisy painting

Week of April 6th-12th: eye of a tiger

Week of April 13th-19th: bird silhouettes

Week of April 20th-26th: electric guitar: bold colors/line/shapes/form

Week of April 27th-May 1st: doughnuts/wax-resist/shadows

Week of May 2nd-8th: nighttime landscape/full moon/reflection

Week of March 9th-15th: Paul Cezanne landscape

Week of April 27th-May 3rd: pier at the beach

Week of May 4th-10th: 'Koinobori' carp windsocks-Japanese Children's Day

Week of May 11th-17th: octopus/wet-on-wet

Week of May 18th-24th: castle entrance 🏰

Week of May 25th-31st: goldfish

Week of June 1st-7th: bowl of noodles/steam rising

Week of June 8th-14th: pathway leading to the beach

Week of June 15th-21st: ocean wave

Week of June 22nd-28th: SUMMER BREAK: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK

Week of June 29th-July 5th: sunglasses

Week of July 6th-12th: old-fashion camera

Week of July 13th-19th: blueberries/still life

Week of July 20th-26th: palm trees in the moonlight

Week of July 27th-August 2nd: windmill

Week of August 3rd-9th: night landscape at the dock

Week of August 10th-16th: shell

Week of August 17th-23rd: underwater scene 🐠

Week of August 24th-30th: mountain landscape/reflection

Week of August 31st-Sept 6th: cassette tape

Week of September 7th-13th: famous landmark: student choice

Week of September 14th-20th: insect study

Week of September 21st-27th: Ring-billed Gull

Week of September 28th-October 4th: open-winged bat

Week of October 5th-October 11th: desert landscape

Week of October 12th-18th: looking out the window of a plane

Week of October 19th-25th: stone bridge landscape (Impressionist style)

Week of October 26th-November 1st: bluebird 

Week of November 2nd-8th: mountain landscape/reflection

Week of November 9th-15th: bookshelf details

Week of November 16th-22nd: long winding road/landscape

Week of November 23rd-29th: antique map

Week of November 30th-December 6th: city street view

Week of December 7th-13th: glass bottle still life

Week of December 14th-20th: stack of gifts (3-D boxes)

Week of December 21st-January 3rd: Christmas Break: NO CLASS

***Weekly themes will be updated as the class progresses***

***I may switch the order of the classes occasionally.  Learners are welcome to give suggestions for a future painting.

Learning Goals

Build Confidence in Exploring Art Mediums:
Learners will become more confident using watercolor and mixed media materials, learning to express their artistic ideas and make creative decisions as they create unique artwork each week.
Develop Skills in Recognizing Color Theory and Blending Techniques:
Through weekly projects, learners will explore basic color theory concepts and practice blending colors, enhancing their understanding of color relationships.
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Other Details

Learning Needs
Creative Cat Art Studio is dedicated to tailoring our approach to accommodate the individual needs of each learner, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.
Supply List
Watercolor paper
Pencil
Eraser
Watercolor paints
Paintbrushes: 1” flat brush & small round brush (fine tip)
Plastic mixing surface to mix watercolor paints (lid, plastic plate, etc.)
Crayons or oil pastels (We use a WHITE crayon/oil pastel often!)
Black fine tip PERMANENT marker (or a MICRON PEN)
A pack of WATER-BASED markers (Crayola classic 10 pack is great) 
Cup of water
Salt (We will use salt approximately once a month, usually for snow or texture in the ocean)
Ruler (or straight edge)

**Students are welcome to add to this supply list.

Additional supplies could include: additional paint brushes, chalk pastels, paint sticks, colored pencils, gouache paint, etc.....

**If your learner doesn't have all of the supplies, I'll do my best to work with what you have available.

**Cardstock and regular printer paper will not work for this class due to the amount of water we use.

**Ms. Amy's favorite watercolors: PRANG Semi-Moist, tray of 8 or 16.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Central Oklahoma
Amy Bartley
Creative Cat Art Educators:

Amy Bartley has been an art educator for over 25 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in Art Education (K-12) from the University of Central Oklahoma. Her teaching experience includes public schools, private schools, homeschool co-op groups, and private lessons. As an Outschool ACE Educator, she has been teaching on the Outschool platform since August 2021.

Ella Bartley is a dedicated art educator with a passion for inspiring young artists. She is completing her bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on art, psychology, and education at Coastal Carolina University. Ella earned her Associate in Arts degree from Horry-Georgetown Technical College in 2022. Her experience includes working as a YMCA summer camp site director and art instructor, where she leads engaging creative programs for children. Ella's love for teaching shines through in her engaging drawing and watercolor lessons.

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1x per week
45 min
Completed by 338 learners
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Ages: 6-11
1-6 learners per class

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