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Paint Together: (Realistic!) Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Completed by 128 learners
Ages 7-12
Live Group Class
Step-by-step lessons in acrylic painting; realisitic projects for younger artists who want to practice the basics of blending, color mixing, backgrounds and more!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,147 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
3-11 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
This class is for younger artists who want to practice painting with acrylics together!  
We'll have brand new subjects every week, and step-by-step instruction.   

We'll practice essential painting skills, including:
--color mixing            --handling a paintbrush          --backgrounds
--blending colors      --simple shading                      --textures

Subjects might be: birds, animals, plants, landscapes, mushrooms, scenery, mountains, fish, flowers, seasons, butterflies, the night sky, silhouettes, sunsets... learners get to suggest new topics at the end of each month!  What would you like to paint?

Here are our upcoming paintings:

MONDAY CLASS:
Jan. 6:  Kids, sparklers, and fireworks!
Jan. 13:  A cup of hot cocoa (with marshmallows)!
Jan. 20:  A cat chasing a mouse!
Jan. 27:  Sunset landscape!


TUESDAY CLASS: 
Jan. 7:  New Year's Eve fireworks!
Jan. 14:  Hot cocoa with marshmallows!
Jan. 21:  A snowy blizzard!
Jan. 28:  A dog wearing a scarf!


WEDNESDAY CLASS:
Jan. 8:  New Year's fireworks!
Jan. 15:  A snowy sunset!
Jan. 22:  A mug of hot cocoa!
Jan. 29:  A panther!


THURSDAY CLASS: 
Dec. 26 & Jan 2: NO CLASS (Happy holidays!)
Jan 9: Horse!
Jan. 16: Bat!
Jan. 23: Snake!
Jan. 30: Seahorse!

Lessons are interactive and I welcome student participation!  We'll start each class with a quick sketch (if needed).  Then we'll begin painting together, step-by-step!  
Usually we start with the background, and then work from back to front, large to small.  

I'll give students as much time as possible for each step, but those who work slowly are welcome to finish with the recording after class.  Students may ask questions or have me check their work as needed.  At the end, we'll have (optional) share time for our paintings!

My goal is not only to teach students how to paint a particular object, but to help them practice the skills they need to paint anything they want!  Students are welcome to add or change details and use their creativity if they desire.


Please refer to the Supply List (below) to see what materials are required for this class.  

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To see more of Ms. Kristy's classes, visit my teacher profile here:
https://outschool.com/teachers/Kristine-Mankin#us3u0MdGLD

Learning Goals

We'll practice essential painting skills, including:
--color mixing            --handling a paintbrush          --backgrounds
--blending colors      --simple shading                      --textures

Other Details

Supply List
You will need these supplies for each class!  They are available from craft supply stores such as Michaels, Target, WalMart, or online suppliers such as Amazon or Blick.  

1.  Painting surface -- Canvas, thick paper, or canvas paper;  size 9x12" or similar

2.  ACRYLIC* paints (at least red, yellow, blue, green, black, white, and brown; additional colors such as orange and purple encouraged!)

3.  Paint palette or paper plate for mixing

4. Paint brushes (1/2"/large flat brush, a medium and a small brush of any shape are recommended; additional brushes are great!)

5.  Water cup, paper towels 

****Please have all materials set out & ready to go BEFORE class begins!  

* Can I substitute a different kind of paint?  Craft paint-- yes!  Watercolor paints-- no! 
Feel free to message Ms. Kristy with specific questions :).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Texas Christian University
I've taught art classes for over fifteen years, from little kids to high school seniors!  Everything from drawing to sculpture to painting.  I think the best way to teach good technique is to show kids what to do (but leave plenty of room for them to be creative).  I'm here to chew bubblegum, have fun and make art; and I'm all out of bubblegum... ;)

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