Each week learners in this art class will meet to create artwork Masterpieces together! In this ongoing class, every painting will be inspired by animals and nature. The perfect class for artists who love to be creative. Ideal for 8-9 year olds. 

One week we may draw & paint a tall, beautiful giraffe in a safari landscape and another week we may draw & paint a tiny dragonfly hovering over a still lake. Every week will be a new masterpiece and a new adventure around the world! Each class is a standalone class and learners can join at any time. I teach this class at different times in the week so please feel free to switch to a different class time if your schedule doesn't allow you to join at the usual class time. This class is perfect for parents and learners with busy schedules as it's very flexible! There is a new animal every week to be confirmed on the classroom dashboard before each class.

We learn about nature, as well as Zoology and a touch of geography, whilst we draw and paint. We will also learn painting and drawing techniques (including watercolor and acrylic paints), whilst we build skills and confidence! Our mission is to learn, create, and have fun whilst we use our imagination! 

This is an interactive class, perfect for learners who love art, nature and animals. It is ideal for building practical art and drawing skills, as well as artistic confidence. The Explorer's Art Club will allow learners to share their passion with others and fine-tune their observational skills. It is also great for listening, communication and comprehension skills. We often listen to classical music in the background, such as Mozart, to help with learners' development (improves listening skills, brain function and creativity). 

I will be giving simplified step by step instructions for each week’s subject. I use a teaching technique called directed drawing. I simplify the drawings down into simple lines and shapes and show how to draw each step of the way. Students will also be encouraged to be creative and add their unique touch and style to paintings!

I look forward to supporting each learner in their own individual artistic and learning journey. Every child is an artist and every child is talented. My goal is to foster this uniqueness and help build learner's self-confidence.  

The subject and supply list will be posted in advance each week. However, the basic supplies to have on hand are listed in the supplies section below. We often use acrylic paint or watercolors. Although I recommend art supplies for each class, learners are welcome to use whatever art supplies they prefer or have on hand. Please feel free to message me directly with any questions.

Learners also receive an arts certificate after the completion of 12 classes (sent 4x per year on a quarterly basis at the end of March, June, September and December). Please send me a message if you would like your learner to be part of the certificate program.

I can’t wait to meet your artistic explorers in class!