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Woodland Animal Watercolor Painting

Completed by 31 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
In this woodland animal watercolor painting club, students will learn basic watercolor techniques to paint a variety of cute winter, spring, and holiday themed animals.
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Live video meetings
1x per week
1-12 learners per class
80 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Students may need to finish paintings outside of the designated class time.
Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout class and at the end of class through questions and/or sharing of drawings.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate Level
In this woodland animal watercolor painting art club, students will learn a variety of  techniques to paint a mom and baby fox, Valentine's Day mice, Valentine's Day skunks, baby bison, cozy pine marten, a mom and baby capybara, St. Patrick's Day turtle, spring/Easter ducks, spring/Easter bunnies in a grassy meadow, a colorful peacock, and a mom and baby opossum hanging from a tree.

Please note that students can enroll in this class at any time. Each scheduled meeting will be spent painting ONE picture and learning different watercolor painting techniques. Students do not need to be enrolled in previous weeks of this class to be successful. Please check the weekly break-down below for specific learning goals, scheduled classes, and needed supplies of each class. 

For every class, 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 and a great place for students to make lasting friendships. I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding and to increase engagement. Students may interact with each other if they want to share what they learn during class.  


What will students learn each week?


Week of January 28 - February 3: Mom and Baby Fox

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mom and baby fox, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn how to use a limited color palette to create a cohesive piece of art.
5. Students will learn to use acyrlic paint/gouche paint/gel pens with watercolor paint to create detail and texture.

Week of February 4 - 10: Valentine's Day Mice

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch cute Valentine's Day mice, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn to use rubbing alcohol with watercolor paint to create texture.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor splatter technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.

Week of February 11 - 17: Valentine's Day Skunks

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch cute Valentine's Day skunks, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is, using a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dragging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt, and watercolor paint.
5. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

Week of February 18 - 24: Baby Bison

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a baby bison wearing a hat and scarf, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor glazing technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt, and watercolor paint.

Week of February 25 - March 2: Cozy Pine Marten

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a cozy pine marten wearing a hat and scarf, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

Week of March 3 - 9: Mom and Baby Capybara

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mom and baby capybara in the woods, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

Week of March 10 - 16: St. Patrick's Day Turtle

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a St. Patrick's Day turtle with four leaf clovers, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor saran wrap technique is, using water, a piece of saran wrap, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor charging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.

Week of March 17 - 23: Spring/Easter Ducks

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch spring/Easter ducks, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn to use rubbing alcohol with watercolor paint to create texture.
3. Students will learn how to use a limited color palette to create a cohesive piece of art.
4. Students will learn to use colored pencil with watercolor paint to create detail.

Week of March 24 - 30: Spring/Easter Bunnies

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch spring/Easter bunnies in a grassy meadow, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wax resist technique is, using a white crayon and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor lifting off technique is, using a tissue and watercolor paint.

Week of March 31 - April 6: Colorful Peacock

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a full body peacock, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on dry technique is, using a paintbrush and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dragging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use rubbing alcohol with watercolor paint to create texture.
5. Students will learn to use colored pencil with watercolor paint to create detail.

Week of April 7 - 13: Mom and Baby Opossum

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mom and baby opossum hanging from a tree, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor graded technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on dry technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt and watercolor paint.
5. Students will learn to use colored pencil with watercolor paint to create detail.

Learning Goals

Mom and Baby Fox

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mom and baby fox, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn how to use a limited color palette to create a cohesive piece of art.
5. Students will learn to use acyrlic paint/gouche paint/gel pens with watercolor paint to create detail and texture.

Valentine's Day Mice

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch cute Valentine's Day mice, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn to use rubbing alcohol with watercolor paint to create texture.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor graded wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn what a watercolor splatter technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.

Valentine's Day Skunks

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch cute Valentine's Day skunks, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is, using a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dragging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt, and watercolor paint.
5. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

Baby Bison

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a baby bison wearing a hat and scarf, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor glazing technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt, and watercolor paint.

Cozy Pine Marten

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a cozy pine marten wearing a hat and scarf, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on wet technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

Mom and Baby Capybara

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mom and baby capybara in the woods, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor flat wash technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dry brush technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use mix media with watercolor paint to create detail, using watercolor paint and colored pencil.

St. Patrick's Day Turtle

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a St. Patrick's Day turtle with four leaf clovers, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor saran wrap technique is, using water, a piece of saran wrap, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor charging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.

Spring/Easter Ducks

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch spring/Easter ducks, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn to use rubbing alcohol with watercolor paint to create texture.
3. Students will learn how to use a limited color palette to create a cohesive piece of art.
4. Students will learn to use colored pencil with watercolor paint to create detail.

Spring/Easter Bunnies

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch spring/Easter bunnies in a grassy meadow, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wax resist technique is, using a white crayon and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor lifting off technique is, using a tissue and watercolor paint.

Colorful Peacock

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a full body peacock, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on dry technique is, using a paintbrush and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor dragging technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn to use rubbing alcohol with watercolor paint to create texture.
5. Students will learn to use colored pencil with watercolor paint to create detail.

Mom and Baby Opossum

1. Students will learn techniques to sketch a mom and baby opossum hanging from a tree, using pencil. 
2. Students will learn what a watercolor graded technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
3. Students will learn what a watercolor wet on dry technique is, using water, a paintbrush, and watercolor paint.
4. Students will learn how to add texture to a watercolor painting, using salt and watercolor paint.
5. Students will learn to use colored pencil with watercolor paint to create detail.

Other Details

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
***IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ***

I will use Canson's cold press watercolor paper, 140 lb/300 g, but students can use what paper they have. Cold press paper has more texture, whereas hot press paper is more smooth. Students are welcome to use either type. If you are unable to purchase watercolor paper, students can use thick sketch or mix media paper.

As far as watercolor paint, there are a lot of different brands to choose from. Unless you want to, you do not need to purchase anything expensive. If you have a cheap set lying around the house, students are welcome to use them! I will use a mixture of watercolor brands, some being cheaper than others. If you want to invest in a higher quality watercolor paint, Windsor & Newton is a good option.

There are also a variety of paint brushes students can use. Students DO NOT need the exact brushes I will use. If possible, I recommend students having a smaller fan brush, detail brush or very small round brush, and/or shader brush. I use the shader brushes mostly in sizes 10, 8, and 6. There are brush sets with a variety of brushes you can purchase at a reasonable price. Again, please do not feel like you have to purchase a lot of brushes for this class. Even if your student has a single brush, we will make it work.

Students may use masking tape or washi tape for the boarders of their paintings. This makes for crisp edges, as well as helping the paper to not warp as bad. I will be using washi tape I found on Amazon. Tape that isn't super sticky is best so there is less chance of it tearing the paper.

If you have any questions, or need help, don't hesitate to reach out! :)


Mom and Baby Fox 

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: purple, blue, brown, orange
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: white acyrlic paint OR white gouache paint OR a white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Valentine's Day Mice 

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: gray, purple, pink, red
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-Rubbing Alcohol and Q-tips (I will use 70% Isopropyl antiseptic alcohol)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Valentine's Day Skunks 

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: purple, blue, black, red, pink
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-Salt (regular table salt)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Baby Bison

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: brown, blue, purple, pink, black
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-Salt (regular table salt)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Cozy Pine Marten

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: blue, purple, pink, orange, brown
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Mom and Baby Capybara

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: yellow, red, brown, blue, green
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

St. Patrick's Day Turtle 

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: yellow, green, blue
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-Saran wrap (small piece)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencil, washi tape

Spring/Easter Ducks 

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: yellow, orange, pink, blue, green
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-Rubbing Alcohol and Q-tips (I will use 70% Isopropyl antiseptic alcohol)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Spring/Easter Bunnies 

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: yellow, blue, orange, pink, brown
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-White crayon

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Colorful Peacock

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: yellow, brown, blue, purple, green
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-Rubbing Alcohol and Q-tips (I will use 70% Isopropyl antiseptic alcohol)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape

Mom and Baby Opossum 

-Watercolor paper
-Everyday pencil and eraser
-Watercolor paint: pink, purple, blue, brown
-Paint brushes
-Paint palette to mix paint on
-Paper towels
-Jar of water (to rinse brushes)
-Salt (regular table salt)

OPTIONAL: white gel pen, colored pencils, washi tape
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Weber State University
Art Teacher🎨 / Middle Grade Fantasy Author📚/ Children's Book Illustrator🐉


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✨Welcome to my teacher page! ✨

After graduating with Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, I decided to make the leap of starting my author and illustrator career. Since then, I have written and illustrated my first middle grade fantasy book, Brush of Magic, with many more in the works!

Along with running my own art and book shop, I design and teach a variety of drawing and painting classes, ranging from realistic sketching, watercolor painting, fantasy drawing, and illustration. I have taught for about 9 years, 4 of which have been specific to art. I love the time I get to spend with my students, creating art, and chatting about books—especially if the books and art are whimsical or magical!

All the artwork, books, and stationary designs in my shop are created by me. I often find inspiration for my art and books through reading, spending time with my cats and dogs, and brainstorming imaginary creatures in my sketchbook.

Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to help.😊

Torri

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