This ongoing class meets once every week. We will paint different animals. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings.

This class is designed for students who want to learn the art of Watercolor Painting. Students will start a new project every week and have a chance to progress throughout the series.  Basic artistic concepts pertaining to the medium will be covered, such as Transparency, Composition, basic Color Theory, and Value. A fundamental, hands-on working knowledge of the medium and equipment will be addressed in the first meeting. Instructor will use a step by step approach to demonstrate watercolor painting techniques used to create animal portraits.  Various application techniques, including wet on dry, wet on wet, dry on wet, using salt, painting with a sponge, and more will be discussed. Emphasis will be on problem-solving, skill building, and helping students develop a personal style. Specific techniques will be addressed to help students make decisions and work through and complete paintings.

Once they built a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to design a multitude of unique watercolor paintings of their own. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment.

Schedule

September & October - Fall Wild Animals
September
Week Starting 9/2 - Rhino 
Week Starting 9/9 - Cheetah
Week Starting 9/16 - Lemur Sifaka
Week Starting 9/23 - Red Panda

October
Week Starting 9/30 -  Echidnas
Week Starting 10/7 - Tree Frog
Week Starting 10/14 - Red Fox
Week Starting 10/21 - Salamander

November & December - Winter Ocean & Tundra Animals 
November
Week Starting 10/28 - Atlantic Puffin
Week Starting 11/4 - Polar Bear
Week Starting 11/11 - Antarctic Krill
Week Starting 11/18 - Orca  
Week Starting 11/25 - Walrus (No Class Thanksgiving 11/28)

December
Week Starting 12/2 - Emperor Penguins
Week Starting 12/9- Narwhal
Week Starting 12/16 - Antarctic Blue Whales
Week Starting 12/23 - Harp Seal

January & February - Baby Animal Pets 
January
Week Starting 1/1 - Chameleon
Week Starting 1/8 - Grey Tabby Kitty
Week Starting 1/15 - French Bulldog Puppy
Week Starting 1/22 - Owl

February
Week Starting 1/29 - Cavalier Kings Charles Puppy
Week Starting 2/5 - Beta Fish
Week Starting 2/12 - Sea Turtle
Week Starting 2/19 - Bunny

March & April - Spring Baby Animals
March
Week starting 2/26 - Baby Otter
Week starting 3/4 - Baby Owl
Week starting 3/11 - Baby Deer
Week starting 3/18 - Baby Lamb
Week starting 3/25 - Baby Pig

April
Week starting 4/1 - Baby Fox
Week starting 4/8 - Baby Chicks
Week starting 4/15 - Baby Bunny
Week starting 4/22 - Baby Swan

May & June - Safari Animals
May
Week Starting 4/29 - Red Panda
Week Starting 5/6- Kangaroo
Week Starting 5/13 - Tiger
Week Starting 5/20 - Chipmunk

June
Week Starting 5/27 - Panda
Week Starting 6/3 - Pink Cockatoo
Week Starting 6/10 - Impala
Week Starting 6/17 -Sloth
Week Starting 6/24 - Koala

July & August - Summer Ocean Animals
July
Week Starting 7/1 - Manta Ray
Week Starting 7/7 - Octopus
Week Starting 7/15 - Sea Turtle
Week Starting 7/22 - Crab

August
Week Starting 7/29 - Seahorse
Week Starting 8/5 - Dolphin
Week Starting 8/12 - Jellyfish
Week Starting 8/19 - Tropical Blue Tang & Clown Fish
Week Starting 8/26 - Squid
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Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies:

Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference.

Refunds & Missed Classes
All of our classes are backed by Outschool’s standard policy. To receive a full refund, parents may withdraw or stop their subscription within 24 hours of payment OR 24 hours before class starts, whichever occurs earlier. No refunds are issued if a learner misses a live meeting. Recordings are made available in each classroom and can be watched at their convenience. Students are always welcome to reach out with any questions and share their work in the classroom.

Class Recording Access
Learners must JOIN A LIVE CLASS ONCE in order to lift Outschool's safety protocol and unlock access to video recordings of class meetings. Learners who have not attended a live class but need access to the recordings must contact verification@outschool.com to apply for a lifetime verification badge. 
Learn more about this by going to: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4063624-learner-verification

Late/ Missed Class
All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy.

Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred.

Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.