Watercolor Painting - Hand-Painted Valentine & Easter Cards and Gifts
Instructor will use a step by step approach to demonstrate watercolor painting techniques. Students will learn key concepts including transparency, composition, basic color theory, and value. They will make handmade valentine cards!
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This ongoing class meets once every week. We will paint plants and 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 throughout the course. Instructor will use a step-by-step approach to demonstrate watercolor painting techniques, including wet on dry, wet on wet, dry on wet, using salt, painting with a sponge, and more. 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. February & March - Valentine Animals & Love Cards February Week starting 1/29 - Valentine's Card - Love Bird Scenery Week Starting 2/5 - Valentine's Card - Owl Will Always Love You Week Starting 2/12 - Happy Spring Card -Tulip Flowers Week Starting 2/19 - Happy Spring Card -Butterflies Week Starting 2/26 - Happy Spring Card - Bucket of Pansies Week Starting 3/4 - Easter Card - Bunny Smelling Hyacinth Week Starting 3/11 - Easter Card - Bowtie Duckling Week Starting 3/18 - Easter Card - Bunny Flowers Week Starting 3/25 - No Class (Sunday 3/31) ___________________________________________________ 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. Younger learners are highly encouraged to leave their cameras on. Missed Classes & Refunds All our classes are backed by the ‘Limited’ refund policy. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund OR within 24 hours of purchase. In the event a learner misses a class, recordings are made available in each classroom. Students are more than welcomed to reach out for any questions and share their work in the classroom. 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.
Other Details
Supply List
Watercolor paper/ thick paper Watercolor paint in either pre-formed cake pan sets or in tubes Palette for mixing colors (can use plates, wax paper, etc.) Water container (one for clean water, one for cleaning brushes) A few brushes in various sizes, round brush in size #6 #10 or #12 will be the most useful. Some small #s for details. Pencil, eraser Paper towels Narrow painter/ duct tapes/ washi tapes
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher Jessica is a graduating fine art artist from California State Fullerton University with her concentration in Illustration and Graphic Design. She has received professional training on figure drawing and portraiture. Her passion in theatrical and costume design and the entertainment industry in general has contributed to an innovative approach in her teaching as well as inspired many students that she met in her classes.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class