Club de pintura acrílica: ¡pinta animales, paisajes y más! El arte en Steam

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Schedule of Painting Options (Subject to change based on class interaction and Learner interest.)                     * = Monday class chose this option
Week of 2/10/25: CUBISM - Cubism Face* OR Cubism Shapes 
Week of 2/17/25: REALISM - Wildflowers OR Flowers in a Vase
Week of 2/24/25: IMPRESSIONISM - Impressionist Pond OR Impressionist Flower Vase
Week of 3/3/25: POP ART - Pop Art Strawberries OR Pop Art Donuts
Week of 3/10/25: SPRINGTIME (Scenery) - River in the Mountains OR Ladybugs on a Flower
Week of 3/17/25: SPRINGTIME (Animals) - Happy Hedgehog OR Duckling
Week of 3/24/25: SPRINGTIME (Decor) - Beehive OR Mushrooms
Week of 3/31/25: SPRINGTIME (Holidays) - Easter Eggs OR Holi Splatter Painting
Week of 4/7/25: REGIONS (Southwest US) - Cacti OR Mesa
Week of 4/14/25: REGIONS (Southeast US) - Dolphin Sunset OR Beach Shoreline
Week of 4/21/25: REGIONS (Northwest US) - Rocky Coastline OR Redwoods
Week of 4/28/25: REGIONS (Northeast US) - Pancakes with Syrup OR Lobster
Week of 5/5/25: REGIONS (Middle US) - Scarecrow OR Barn with Sunflowers
Week of 5/12/25: FUN WITH FOOD - Kawaii Sushi OR Kawaii Takeout
Week of 5/19/25: FOOD ANIMALS - Ice Cream Narwhal OR Donut Sea Turtle
Week of 5/26/25: CHIBI -  Chibi Axolotl OR Chibi Dinosaur
Week of 6/2/25: SUMMER FUN (Scenery) - Beach Umbrella in the Sand OR Duck in a Donut Pool Float
Week of 6/9/25: SUMMER FUN (Animals) - Flapjack Octopus OR Sea Turtles
Week of 6/16/25: SUMMER FUN (Decor) - Watermelon Slice OR Strawberries
Week of 6/23/25: SUMMER FUN (Holidays) - Juneteenth Flag Pattern OR Independence Day Fireworks
Week of 6/30/25: COLORS (Red) - Field of Poppies OR Red Umbrella in the Rain
Week of 7/7/25: COLORS (Orange) - Cute Tiger OR Koi Fish
Week of 7/14/25: COLORS (Yellow) - Pineapple with Sunglasses OR Lemonade
Week of 7/21/25: COLORS (Green) - Waterfall Fairies OR  Rolling Hills
Week of 7/28/25: COLORS (Blue) - Galaxy Mountains OR Night Ocean Sailboat 
Week of 8/4/25: COLORS (Purple) - Purple Marsh Sunset OR Purple Blossom Tree
Week of 8/11/25: COLORS (Rainbow) - Rainbow Sky OR Rainbow Jellyfish 
Week of 8/18/25:COLORS (Monochromatic) - City Skyline OR Disrupted Checkerboard Pattern 
Week of 8/25/25: COLORS (Pastel) - Pastel Yellow Sunflower OR Pastel Pink Ballet
Week of 9/1/25: FALLING FOR FALL (Scenery) -Bridge in the Woods OR Pumpkin Patch
Week of 9/8/25: FALLING FOR FALL (Animals) - Red Panda Jumping in Leaves OR Cats in the Moonlight
Week of 9/15/25: FALLING FOR FALL (Design) - Mushroom Cottage OR Fall Door with Wreath
Week of 9/22/25: FALLING FOR FALL (Decor) - Fall Pumpkins OR Harvest Corn
Week of 9/29/25: FALL MUSIC - Paint along to some fall themed instrumental music. This is a Free Choice Day!
Week of 10/6/25: FALL HOLIDAYS - Dia de Los Muertos Sugar Skull OR Halloween Tree Silhouette
Week of 10/13/25: MAGIC - Magic Owl OR Spider Witch  
Week of 10/20/25: TRICKS - Optical Illusion Swirl Pattern OR Optical Illusion Spider Web 
Week of 10/27/25: TREATS - Chocolate Bar OR Ice Cream Sundae
Week of 11/3/25: WISHES - Paint something that you wish for. This is a Free Choice Day!
Week of 11/10/25: GIVING THANKS (Animals) - Cute Turkey OR Red Squirrel
Week of 11/17/25: GIVING THANKS (Food) - Pumpkin Pie Slice OR Cornucopia
Week of 11/24/25: WELCOME WINTER (Scenery) - Snowy Windowsill OR Snowy Cottage 
Week of 12/1/25: WELCOME WINTER (Animals) - Cardinal in the Trees OR
Week of 12/8/25: WELCOME WINTER (Design) - Snowman Scene OR Igloo
Week of 12/15/25: WELCOME WINTER (Decor) - Pinecone Pile OR Nutcracker
Week of 12/22/25: WINTER HOLIDAYS - Lit Christmas Tree OR Lit Menorah
Week of 12/29/25: CUTE WINTER - Penguin in a Scarf OR Polar Bear in a Scarf
Week of 1/5/26: NIGHT SKY - Northern Lights OR Sponge and Splatter Galaxy
Week of 1/12/26: NIGHT ANIMALS - Bats OR Possum
Week of 1/19/26: FANTASY SCENE - Dragon Over the Castle OR Lamppost in the Snow
Week of 1/26/26: LOVE IN THE AIR - Heart Tree OR Rainbow Affirmation
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Week of 2/3/25: ABSTRACT ART - Abstract Roses OR Abstract Deer


This class is a great way to learn more about painting with acrylic paint in a low stress and creativity fostering environment. Learners will get the chance to practice several different painting and brush techniques. They will learn about color blending, the use of dark and light, shadow effects, organic shapes, symmetry, and even abstract concepts. Learners will also hear growth mindset language throughout the class as I paint, especially my favorite saying: "Practice makes progress." I encourage the Learners to just let the creativity flow and not to focus so much on perfection. We can always turn a mistake into something new! 

In this class we also make use of Art as a means of gaining creative skills and understanding concepts to improve problem solving skills and think of creative solutions. I often mention concepts of geometry, science, structure, and more as we talk about what we are painting. These skills are an important part of S.T.E.A.M. education.

Learners can interact with each other through some conversation prompts each week, as well as through spontaneous conversation. Learners are encouraged to ask questions, and may generally stay unmuted as long as there is not a lot of background noise.

Every week at the end of class we will vote on the painting for the next week based on the options listed. Learners may join the class at any time! As this is an ongoing class, I will add dates and paintings to the schedule as the class continues.

Learners do not need to have prior experience with painting. I will be taking it step-by-step and pausing for questions or clarification throughout. It is important to encourage your Learners to ask questions if they need to, and to remember that art is unique. It is always fun to see how different all of the paintings turn out to be. Learners are encouraged to upload a picture of their paintings after class to show off their unique artwork!

**Class time may go over or under time by a few minutes depending on class interaction and Learners skill levels**