Watercolor Painting: Art Club!
Each week in this ongoing course, students will paint a watercolor picture, using a variety of techniques and reference material. Topics will include landscapes, animals, and still life scenes. #creative
Ms. Abi Spinolo
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(122)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Using a step by step approach, and a variety of techniques, students will learn how to create simple and dynamic paintings, how to use watercolor paint to its best advantage, and paint a variety of subjects. I try to maintain a calm and engaging environment, emphasizing the process of creating art over the end result. I truly believe any one with an interest and willingness to learn can have a great time in this class. Class time can vary a little bit depending on the number of learners attending, and the complexity of the topic. Though I try to avoid it, sometimes class topics take two sessions (so two weeks) to finish up. I will always update the class listing to show if thats happening, with a “part 2” in the weekly topics section at the end of this description. Materials used will be a watercolor sketchbook or paper, drawing pencil, eraser, and watercolor paint in a variety of colors, and watercolor brushes, paper towel or rag to wipe brushes, and a cup of water. After these dates, new topics will be added, and student requests can always be incorporated into the schedule at any time. If you are interested in a particular week, or want to see the reference material I am using as inspiration, let me know, and feel free to contact me with any questions. ALL Sections, unless otherwise noted, or a private class. Week of August 18, 2024- Landscape, twisted tree Week of August 25, 2024- Landscape, sunset with field and mountain Week of September 1, 2024- Landscape, sunset over water Week of September 8, 2024- Still Life, apples Week of September 15, 2024- Snail and Mushroom Week of September 22, 2024- Bear and Salmon Week of September 29, 2024- Landscape, field with clouds and building Week of October 6, 2024- Landscape, sunset with leaves Week of October 13, 2024- NO CLASS Week of October 22, 2024- NO CLASS Week of October 27, 2024- Fox and Butterfly Week of November 3, 2024- Still Life Week of November 10, 2024- Wild Turkey Week of November 17, 2024- Landscape, hill with path and person Week of November 24, 2024- NO CLASS Week of December 1, 2024- NO CLASS Week of December 8, 2024- Landscape, cloud and sunbeams Week of December 15, 2024- Still life Week of December 22, 2024- NO CLASS Week of December 29, 2024- NO CLASS Week of January 5, 2025- Fluffy House Cat Week of January 12, 2025- Landscape Week of January 19, 2025- Fox Week of January 26, 2025- Dik-dik (tiny gazelle)
Learning Goals
Students will gain familiarity with techniques used in watercolor painting.
Other Details
Supply List
Materials used will be watercolor sketchbook, drawing pencil, eraser, watercolor paint in a variety of colors, watercolor brushes, water cup, and paper towels. Optional materials include, gel pens, colored pencils, or oil pastels.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
122reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there!
My name is Abi. My passion and expertise are in drawing and watercolor painting, but I also dabble in and have taught the basics in a few other mediums, such as acrylic painting, oil pastel, charcoal, and colored pencil.
I’ve been drawing and painting since very early childhood and have always embraced it as a part of who I am, and known it to be valuable resource in my life. A lot of my inspiration comes from the landscapes I grew up with or the feelings the weather or a book inspired in me. I believe that art is an outlet for both processing feelings or events through life, and is an underused tool to develop skills in observation and critical thinking. My teaching style is calm and centered in being a safe space and showing that the creative process can provide joy and peace. Mistakes happen, but its never the end of the world or something to be ashamed of. I'm dedicated to helping people better understand the world around them and to developing relationships to enrich life through art. I believe anyone who is interested and willing to try can become an artist.
I have been an art teacher for four years, and before that had six years of experience in support roles providing supervision and guidance to children within classroom and day-care settings.
In my free time I enjoy being outside, knitting, crocheting and am a big fiction reader. This year I hope to use my sketchbook practice to document my walks, bird sightings, and travels.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
