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Watercolor Landscapes and Animals Painting Club

Completed by 22 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
In this watercolor landscape and animal painting club, students will learn basic watercolor techniques to paint a variety of landscapes, trees, and animals.
Average rating:
5.0
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(1,300 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-10 learners per class
80 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
If students do not finish their paintings in class, it is encouraged for students to finish their work outside the designated class time.
Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout class and at the end of class through questions and/or sharing of drawings.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
In this watercolor landscape and animal watercolor painting art club, students will learn a variety of  techniques to paint a mallard duck swimming in a pond, owl in the park, dragon in a tree, swimming platypus, shetland pony meadow, blue poison dart frog, baby sea turtle at the beach, and yellow seahorse under the sea. 

Please note that students can enroll in this class at any time. Each scheduled meeting will be spent painting ONE picture and learning different watercolor painting techniques. Students do not need to be enrolled in previous weeks of this class to be successful. Please check the weekly break-down below for specific learning goals, scheduled classes, and needed supplies of each class. 

For every class, I will demonstrate each step for students and have students complete that step along with me. My classroom is a calm, fun, and creative environment where discussion between teacher and students is encouraged. I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding and increase engagement. Students may interact with each other if they want to share what they learn during class.  


What will students learn each week?


Week of May 12 - 18: Mallard Duck Swimming in a Pond

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mallard duck, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use acyrlic paint/gouche paint/gel pens with watercolor paint to create highlights and texture.

Week of May 19 - 25: Owl in the Park

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch an owl sitting on a tree stump, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is, using water, a fan brush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to paint a sunset, using watercolor paint.

Week of May 26 - June 1: Dragon in a Tree

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a dragon sitting in a tree, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn how to paint layers of leaves on a tree, using watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is to paint wood texture, using water, a paint brush, and watercolor paint.

Week of June 2 - 8: Swimming Platypus

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a swimming platypus, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn to use mixed media in their watercolor paintings, using colored pencil and watercolor paint.

Week of June 9 - 15: Shetland Pony Meadow

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a shetland pony running through a meadow, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn to use mixed media in their watercolor paintings, using cotton balls. 
3. Students will learn to paint a shetland pony's flowing mane and tail, using watercolor paint.

Week of June 16 - 22: Blue Poison Dart Frog

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a full body frog, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor bloom technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
5. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

Week of June 23 - 29: Baby Sea Turtle at the Beach

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a beach scene with palm trees, water, and a baby sea turtle, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor dragging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use acyrlic paint/gouche paint/gel pens with watercolor paint to create highlights and texture.

Week of June 30 - July 6: Yellow Seahorse Under the Sea

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a seahorse and coral reef, using pencil.
2. Students will learn to create background texture, using rubbing alcohol and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor splatter technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint. 
5. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt and watercolor paint.

Learning Goals

Mallard Duck Swimming in a Pond

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mallard duck, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use acyrlic paint/gouche paint/gel pens with watercolor paint to create highlights and texture.

Owl in the Park

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch an owl sitting on a tree stump, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is, using water, a fan brush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to paint a sunset, using watercolor paint.

Dragon in a Tree

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a dragon sitting in a tree, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn how to paint layers of leaves on a tree, using watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is to paint wood texture, using water, a paint brush, and watercolor paint.

Swimming Platypus

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a swimming platypus, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn to use mixed media in their watercolor paintings, using colored pencil and watercolor paint.

Shetland Pony Meadow

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a shetland pony running through a meadow, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn to use mixed media in their watercolor paintings, using cotton balls. 
3. Students will learn to paint a shetland pony's flowing mane and tail, using watercolor paint.

Blue Poison Dart Frog

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a full body frog, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor bloom technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
5. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

Baby Sea Turtle at the Beach

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a beach scene with palm trees, water, and a baby sea turtle, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor dragging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use acyrlic paint/gouche paint/gel pens with watercolor paint to create highlights and texture.

Yellow Seahorse Under the Sea

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a seahorse and coral reef, using pencil.
2. Students will learn to create background texture, using rubbing alcohol and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor splatter technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint. 
5. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt and watercolor paint.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Please be aware that this course uses materials that may be harmful to your student if used inappropriately. If you think your student may use any class materials inappropriately and/or potentially cause harm, please provide adult supervision for your student.
Supply List
***IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ***

I will use Canson's cold press watercolor paper, 140 lb/300 g, but students can use what paper they have. Cold press paper has more texture, whereas hot press paper is more smooth. Students are welcome to use either type. If you are unable to purchase watercolor paper, students can use thick sketch or mix media paper.

As far as watercolor paint, there are a lot of different brands to choose from. Unless you want to, you do not need to purchase anything expensive. If you have a cheap set lying around the house, students are welcome to use them! I will use a mixture of watercolor brands, some being cheaper than others. If you want to invest in a higher quality watercolor paint, Windsor & Newton is a good option.

There are also a variety of paint brushes students can use. Students DO NOT need the exact brushes I will use. If possible, I recommend students having a smaller fan brush, detail brush or very small round brush, and/or shader brush. I use the shader brushes mostly in sizes 10, 8, and 6. There are brush sets with a variety of brushes you can purchase at a reasonable price. Again, please do not feel like you have to purchase a lot of brushes for this class. Even if your student has a single brush, we will make it work.

Students may use masking tape or washi tape for the boarders of their paintings. This makes for crisp edges, as well as helping the paper to not warp as bad. I will be using washi tape I found on Amazon. Tape that isn't super sticky is best so there is less chance of it tearing the paper.

If you have any questions, or need help, don't hesitate to reach out! :)



Mallard Duck Swimming in a Pond

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: blue, green, brown, yellow
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: white acyrlic paint OR white gouache paint OR a white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape


Owl in the Park

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: blue, purple, orange, yellow, brown, green
-Paint brushes (try to have a fan brush for this week)
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: colored pencils, washi tape


Dragon Sitting in a Tree

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: red, brown, green
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: colored pencils, washi tape


Swimming Platypus

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: brown, green, blue, red
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: colored pencils, washi tape


Shetland Pony Meadow

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: green, yellow, blue, brown
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: cotton balls, glue, white acyrlic paint OR white gouache paint OR a white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape


Blue Poison Dart Frog

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: blue, brown, green, black
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: colored pencils, washi tape


Baby Sea Turtle at the Beach

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: purple, blue, brown, orange, yellow, red
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: salt, white acyrlic paint OR white gouache paint OR a white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape


Yellow Seahorse Under the Sea

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: yellow, blue, orange, red, brown
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: salt, colored pencils, washi tape
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Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Weber State University
Art Teacher 🎨 / Middle Grade Fantasy Author 📚/ Children's Book Illustrator 🐉


✨Welcome to my teacher page! ✨

After graduating with Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, I decided to make the leap of starting my author and illustrator career. Since then, I have written and illustrated my first middle grade fantasy book, Brush of Magic, with many more in the works!

Along with running my own art and book shop, I design and teach a variety of drawing and painting classes, ranging from realistic sketching, watercolor painting, fantasy drawing, and illustration. I have taught for about 9 years, 4 of which have been specific to art. I love the time I get to spend with my students, creating art, and chatting about books—especially if the books and art are whimsical or magical!

All the artwork, books, and stationary designs in my shop are created by me. I often find inspiration for my art and books through reading, spending time with my cats and dogs, and brainstorming imaginary creatures in my sketchbook.

Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to help.😊

Torri

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