***There are no live meetings for this FLEX class***
There will be pre-recorded videos, fun assignments, and online interaction in the Outschool classroom page. FLEX classes are perfect for learners with busy schedules as they can watch the videos and complete the assignments on their own time. 

ABOUT
In this fun, interactive class, learners will learn foundational drawing skills that can be applied to any drawing - from cartoon to realistic. For these classes, we will focus on drawing cartoon animals with colored pencils! In every class, students will learn and practice applying key steps to the animal drawing of the week. All levels are welcome. Look for future parts coming up to continue learning about more animals and more facts. 

Key steps. 
- Light and Shadow
Learners will pinpoint the light and shadow.
- Shapes
Learners will identify the big overall shape first and then identify and draw the smaller, important shapes.  
- Shading
Learners will use what they learned about light and shadow to shade their animal. 

SCHEDULE
Every Monday, there will be a tutorial on how to draw the animal of the week with some fun facts. Learners will be tasked to finish their own drawing on their own time and present their drawing before the next week. 
Every Wednesday, there will be some fun discussion questions, prompts, or game so that learners can interact and get to know one another. 
Every Friday (or before the next Monday), learners will present their drawing and their favorite fact about the animal by either recording a short video and posting it on the classroom page or by uploading a picture and writing their favorite fact. 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Week 1: Cat
           Monday - Video available
           Wednesday "About Me"  - Post a picture of your pet or favorite toy animal and say why you like it!
           Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact. Comment encouragingly on classmates' posts.
Week 2: Frog
           Monday - Video available
           Wednesday Game: Who am I? Learners choose any animal and state three facts on the classroom page. Classmates and teacher guess what it is. 
           Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact. Comment encouragingly on classmates' posts.
Week 3: Parrot
           Monday - Video available
           Wednesday Fun Prompt: What would you teach a parrot to say? Post a video of you mimicking what you would teach your 
                 parrot! 
           Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact. Comment encouragingly on classmates' posts,
Week 4: Giraffe
          Monday - Video available
          Wednesday Game - How many animals can you find in this picture? Name the animals you see in the picture provided!
          Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact
          Friday (or before the next Monday) - Show all your drawings and choose your favorite animal and why. State what animal you 
                would like to learn about next!
   

Animals are incredible creatures, and they are all around us! Learning about and how to draw them will awaken a bigger appreciation towards them. Let's start learning and sharing together!