Let's make some magical creatures together!
We'll practice some basic techniques for observing and drawing mythical creatures.  By learning to recognize the main shapes and features of some of our favorite creatures, students will build their confidence and ability to recreate any fantastic beast they find.

This is a beginning drawing class.  I want to meet each student at their skill level.  This class in intended to foster positive feelings about drawing and creating, while it draws on the natural curiosity and observational skills of each student.  Although the drawings will be guided, students are encouraged to use their imaginations to add any "flare" they wish to their drawings.

At the end of each class, each student will be encouraged (but never required) to show their progress.  They will also be given time to share their other creative projects and artworks (time-permitting).

This is an introductory course designed especially for early elementary learners.  In addition to learning a bit about our weekly featured creatures and drawing them together, your young learner will also practice sharing and presentation skills, following directions, learning to ask questions or ask for help, as well as practicing shape recognition and observation skills.

This is a wonderful companion class to my weekly "field guide" class: Magical and Mythical Creatures Collectors' Club, which goes into greater depth about each featured creature, and includes weekly show-and-tell, games, discussion and more.  To check it out, visit: http://tiny.cc/magicalcreaturecollectors

2023 themes:
Week of January 1: BYO Creature (Build Your Own)--fun with mythical HYBRIDS
Week of January 8: HydraCerberus
Week of January 15:  CerberusUnicorns
Week of January 22: Unicorns
Week of January 29: Ogres
Week of February 5: Cupid/ Erotes
Week of February 12: Phoenix
Week of February 19: Gryphon
Week of Feb 26: Chinese Qilin
Week of March 5 : Sphinx
Week of March 12: Leprechaun
Week of March 19: Harpy
Week of March 26: Pegasus
Week of April 2: NO CLASS
Week of April 9: Jackalope
Week of April 16: Yeti
Week of April 23: Medusa
Week of April 30: Hippoocamp
Week of May 7: NO CLASS
Week of May 14: Dragon Eyes
Week of May 21: Fairy Doors (with Fairies)
Week of May 28: Frog Prince
Week of June 4: Woodland Spirits (Mushroom People) --NO CLASS on Friday, June 9
Week of June 11: NO CLASS
Week of June 18: Totem Poles
Week of June 25: Faun (NO CLASS on 6/30)
Week of July 2: Faun (NO CLASS on 7/4)
Week of July 9: Jormungandr (Norse Earth Serpent)
Week of July 16:Namazu (Giant Catfish / Japan)
Week of July 23: Airavata (Hindu elephant king)
Week of July 30: Water Dragons
Week of August 6: Cyclops
Week of August 13: Kelpie (water horse)
Week of August 20:  Basilisk
Week of August 27: Rainbow Crow
Week of September 3: Wood Nymph
Week of September 10: Minotaur
Week of September 17: Jack's Beanstalk and the Giant's Kingdom
Week of September 24: White Stag
Week of October 1: Witches (NO CLASS 10/6)
Week of October 8: Witches (NO CLASS 10/10)
Week of October 15: Jack-o-lantern
Week of October 22: Monsters
Week of October 29: Dark Fairy
Week of November 5: Elves
Week of November 12: Mermaids
Week of November 19: NO CLASS
Week of November 26: Kitsune
Week of December 3: Sea Monster
Week of December 10: Yeti
Week of December 17: Gnome
Week of December 24: NO CLASS
Week of December 31: FUN WEEK: Hybrids (Make Your Own)


2024 THEMES:
Week of January 7: FUN WEEK: Hybrids (Make Your Own)
Week of January 14: Hydra
Week of January 21: Cerberus
Week of January 28: Unicorns
Week of February 4: Ogre
Week of February 11: Cupid
Week of February 18: Phoenix
Week of February 25: Gryphon
Week of March 3: Chinese Qilin
Week of March 10 : Leprechaun
Week of March 17: Sphinx
Week of March 24: Harpy (NO CLASS 3/29 Friday)
Week of March 31: Harpy (NO CLASS 4/2)
Week of April 7: Pegasus
Week of April 14: Jackalope
Week of April 21: Medusa
Week of April 28: Hippoocamp
Week of May 5: Dragon Eyes (NO CLASS Thursday and Friday, 5/9-5/10)
Week of May 12: Dragon Eyes (NO CLASS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5/13-5/15)
Week of May 19: Fairy Doors (with Fairies)
Week of May 26: Frog Prince
Week of June 2: Woodland Spirits (Mushroom People) --NO CLASS on Friday, June 7
Week of June 9: NO CLASS
Week of June 18: Totem Poles

Subsequent weekly themes will be posted in the listing and in the classroom.  Themes rotate annually.  Students may join or leave at any time.  Future/new themes will be decided based on teacher approval and student interest.