Together, we will paint using either acrylic, liquid tempera, poster or craft paint.
(If you prefer watercolor  (or cake-style-paint), please check out my weekly watercolor classes.)
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You may end your subscription or rejoin at any time!
No prior class or knowledge is necessary to drop-in.
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Upcoming Lessons (subject to change): 
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Week of August 19: A Glorious Giraffe
Week of August 26:Amedeo Modigliani-Inspired Portrait
Week of September 2: Jacob Lawrence-Inspired People
Week of September 9:Tyree Guyton-Inspired Houses
Week of September 16: Jean-Michel Basquiat-Inspired Animals
Week of September 23: If I were an Astronaut 
Week of September 30: Dale Chihuly- Inspired Circles
Week of October 7: Mary Cassatt-Inspired Tea Cups
Week of October 14: Van-Gogh-Inspired Garden at Night
Week of October 21: Amazing Maize
Week of October 28: Madhubani-Inspired Folk Art
Week of November 4:Pretty Poppies
Week of November 11: Slice of Pie 
Week of November 18: Colorful Leaf
Week of November 25: NO SCHOOL (USA AUTUMN HOLIDAY) Students may remain enrolled, without being charged, this week
Week of December 2: Pine Trees
Week of December 9: Silly Snowmen
Week of December 16: Dashing Deer
December 23- January 3: NO SCHOOL (USA WINTER HOLIDAY) Students may remain enrolled, without being charged, this week
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Week of January 6: Penguin
Week of January 13: Snow Monster
Week of January 20: Snow-Covered Tree Branches
Week of January 27: Groundhog and Shadow
Week of February 3: Kandinsky-Inspired Circles
Week of February 10: Mountain Landscape
Week of February 17: Bird House
Week of February 24: Ice Cream Cones
Week of March 3: Kool Kites
Week of March 10: Keith Haring Inspired People
Week of March 17: James Rizzi Inspired Birds
Week of March 24: Pattern Lion
Week of March 31: Bright Bunny
Week of April 7: Alma Woodsey Thomas Inspired Eclipse
Week of April 14:  NO SCHOOL (USA SPRING HOLIDAY) Students may remain enrolled, without being charged, this week
Week of April 21: Puddle Jumping
Week of April 28: Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Gumball Machine
Week of May 5: Piñata
Week of May 12: Picasso-Inspired Bouquet
Week of May 19: Birds in a  Nest
Week of May 26: Buzzing Bees
Week of June 2: Kool Koi Fish
Week of June 9: Pointillism Butterfly
Week of June 16: Marvelous Mermaids & Mermen
Week of June 23: Color-Mixing Beetles
(Remainder To Be Announced! )
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This class provides brand-new lessons, every single week, for TWO YEARS.  Therefore, a lesson taken on December 10, 2024 will not repeat until around December 10, 2026. Again, I will teach two years of brand-new material, in every single class.  Students are always welcome to repeat a lesson, which they have already taken.  In fact, I recommend this, as it could strengthen skills and build an art portfolio with clear comparisons of growth, over time.
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Using pencil or crayon, we will draw a picture using basic shapes, lines and step-by-step instruction. 
After the drawing is complete, we will paint our images with a variety of colors. 
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Students do not need painting experience, as we will discuss painting techniques and practice using the paintbrush during each class.
Students will identify colors, shapes and art supplies. 
Student will be encouraged to make creative choices throughout their painting add unique ideas and elements to their paintings.
Students are not required to share, however, are always given time to show and share something about their painting at the end of each class.
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We will have an ART-tastic time discussing the qualities of each other's paintings, finding the beauty in unique details.
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MATERIALS:
Drawing Paper (Preferably something thicker than printer paper, so it does not tear)
Pencil/Eraser
Crayon
Either acrylic, liquid tempera, poster or craft paint: 
Colors will vary but White, Black, Red, Yellow and Blue are all we will ever need.
(Tempera cakes/watercolor paint mix differently and are taught in my separate, weekly watercolor classes)
Brush, Towel, Water in Cup
Art shirt or smock, if necessary
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I encourage group conversation by asking questions to each student, however, I am understanding of students who prefer to paint quietly.  I strive to make sure each student feels included, comfortable and happy during my classes.
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*SCHEDULE CHANGES?* If your schedule changes: I am happy to transfer students into a different time if given 24-hour notice.

*ABSENT?*  Please request a recording of missed classes.  Typically, I am happy to send recordings and offer help/feedback to verified learners.  However, access to class recordings is not guaranteed.  All classes begin on time, as long as one learner is in the classroom.  In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, I will exit after 10 minutes.  In addition, there are rare events where recordings must remain private to ensure learner safety.  Outschool's policy states that recordings are shared per teacher discretion.    No refunds will be given for missed classes.