Winter Art Camp: Draw and Paint Christmas Characters (3-Day Art Camp)

**Note:  This is a "Winter Art Camp" which meets three days in a row.  If you would like to take this class on the same day/time over three weeks please see my Draw and Paint: Three Christmas Characters class.

In this Winter Art Camp students will make 3 different Christmas characters, one each day.  In each class I will lead students through a step by step demonstration of how to draw and paint the picture.  Throughout the process students are encouraged to add their own creative touches to their artworks.  As students work, I always make sure to provide feedback, encouragement, and additional instructions as needed.  If time allows our young artists will have the opportunity to share their artwork with their classmates.

**Although each demonstration will be finished by the end of class, students may need or wish to continue working on their masterpiece after we have signed off for the day.  Everyone works at a different speed, and it's better to take our time than to rush!  

Day 1:  Cheerful Reindeer
Day 2:  Snowmen Perspectives
Day 3:  Elfie Selfies (Self-portrait as an elf)

Supplies Needed Each Day:
- 9x12 Thicker white paper or watercolor paper (80lb weight or higher; I like Canson (100510941) XL Series Watercolor Pad, 9" x 12", Fold-Over Cover, 30 Sheets.  A thick construction paper or card stock should be ok as well.)
- Pencil with eraser
- Black permanent Sharpie marker (must be a permanent marker) or black crayon
- Crayons
- Watercolor set (Prang or Crayola recommended)
- Watercolor brush
- Container with water (a container with a wider base or a bowl is less likely to spill)
- Paper towels

**You may also want a piece of poster board or large paper to cover the work area.