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Winter Animal Art: Penguins in the Snow Sketch

In this one-time art course, students will draw/sketch penguins walking in a snow storm.
Torri McCarrey
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Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
If your student does not finish their penguin drawing in class, I encourage them to finish it outside of class.
Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout class and at the end of class through questions and sharing of drawings.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
In this one-time drawing course, students will learn the basics of drawing realistic penguins walking in a snow storm.  Students will learn techniques to draw a proportionate adult and baby penguin (full body) in a winter wonderland landscape, using pencil.  To start class, I teach students techniques for drawing a proportionate contour drawing (outline).  After completing the contour drawing, I teach students various shading techniques as we begin to add detail and bring our art to life!  We practice shading and adding contrast a lot in this class, so students will learn many shading techniques (e.g., how to shade smoothly, gradient blending, adding snow detailing/texture, etc.)  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.  Students may also interact with each other if they want to share what they have learned during class.  Students who enroll in this class should have basic drawing skills, like drawing and manipulating shapes with a pencil.  Students do not need previous knowledge of how to draw animals, but should have a passion for drawing.  

If you do not see a scheduled time that works for you, please message me.  I am happy to try and accommodate your schedule with mine.
Learning Goals
Students will learn techniques for drawing proportionate penguins (full body) walking in a winter snow storm.
Students will learn techniques for drawing with pencil (e.g., shading, adding contrast, etc.).
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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
REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS:
-Paper (Preferably drawing paper, but if you do not have this, regular paper is fine.)
-Pencil
-Eraser
-Pencil sharpener
-Blending tool (We will practice blending skills a lot in this class.  If you do not have blending stumps, please bring a tissue and/or a Q-Tip.  If you are unable to get these supplies, students are fine to use their fingers to blend.)

WHAT THE TEACHER WILL BE USING (OPTIONAL):
-Drawing paper OR Sketchbook (You can purchase a sketchbook for around $10 on Amazon.  Please, no bigger than 9 x 12 inches.)
-Wooden pencil
-Pencil sharpener
-Kneaded eraser (You can purchase a kneaded eraser for around $5 on Amazon.)
-Regular everyday eraser
-Drawing pencils (You can purchase drawing pencils for around $10 on Amazon.)
-Blending stumps (You can purchase blending stumps for around $5 on Amazon.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Weber State University
I have been drawing animal portraits for nearly ten years.  It is what I love to draw most of all! 

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$18

per class
Meets once
80 min

Completed by 100 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-12 learners per class

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