What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, students will learn basic watercolor painting techniques. Students will need all supplies with them every day. This class is designed to learn how to paint leaves, stems, and several different flowers over three weeks. The last three weeks will be putting all the skills learned weeks 1-3 together for a beautiful art piece at the end of class. Week 1: Leaves- Students will learn and practice several different leaves. Week 2: Flowers Pt 1- Students will learn and practice several different flowers. Week 3: Flowers Pt 2- Students will learn and practice several different flowers. Week 4: Sketch a bouquet. Week 5: Students will begin painting a floral art piece using what is learned weeks 1-3. Week 6: Students will complete painting a floral art piece using what is learned weeks 1-3. Teacher's camera will be from an overhead view with her artwork as the focus. Students will be able to closely watch and try each stoke and technique taught. If you have any questions regarding the supply list, please reach out to me.
Other Details
Supply List
Watercolor paper - a journal would work really well for this class. Please make sure it is watercolor paper and not another type of art paper. Watercolor paint brushes - I suggest round brushes sizes: 6, 10, 12 A glass of clean water to rinse brush. Paper towels to dab brushes on.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a Professional Artist and a Texas and Utah certified teacher in general education EC-6th grade, ESL and Special Ed EC-12th grade. I homeschooled my children with great success. I have taught ELA as well as math/science. My favorite subject is science! I love it!!!! I am a strong phonics, reading, and writing teacher. I love to make learning fun, and I am so excited to meet you in one of my classes!!
I enjoy the outdoors as much as I can! I enjoy fishing, hunting, and hiking. On my days off, you can usually find me somewhere in the mountains exploring. I love practicing archery with my family every week. Photography is also one of my hobbies.
Semester Courses
I teach semester-long courses in writing from first grade to high school. Literature classes are also on my semester calendar which will include books such as Romeo & Juliet, 1984, To Kill a Mockingbird, Fahrenheit 451, The Great Gatsby and so many more. I teach reading classes for beginners and those who struggle! Strong focus on sight words, phonics, and comprehension.
Book Clubs
I also schedule book clubs all year long. This allows children worldwide to discuss their viewpoints and ideas on books we read together. I have a ton of book clubs on the Wings of Fire series, Percy Jackson series, The Hobbit, and hundreds of other books.
Summer Camps
Summer camps are held M- Th in the morning hours MST.
Early Readers
Students will enjoy the Magic Treehouse and Merlin Missions series and week-long crafts created using details from what they read.
Writing
Two-week writing camps will be offered.
Early reading classes, middle school and high school literature classes, and book clubs will also be offered all summer long!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$72
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-12 learners per class