This class is an ongoing format. Students will sketch a new Warrior Cat every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Prior attendance and knowledge of the subject is not required to attend.
We recommend beginners join our Fundamental Pencil Sketching Animals: Form & Anatomy series before they proceed to this class: https://outschool.com/classes/86a1f50b-3881-4e21-8b8d-f889340237a1?sectionUid=9a6a695f-ee01-41a9-8ac3-98adc9c45963

Students will learn traditional drawing techniques to simplify animal anatomy into basic shapes and structures. This class will explore the fundamentals of form, anatomy and perspective in animal drawing. A fundamental, hands-on working knowledge of the colored pencil medium and equipment will be addressed as well. Various application techniques, such as blending, shading, layering, gradations, hatching and more will be discussed. Instructor will use a step-by-step approach to demonstrate art concepts such as basic Color Theory, forms, tones and value. Emphasis will be on problem-solving, skill building, and helping students develop a personal style. Specific techniques will be addressed to help students make decisions and work through and complete compositions.

Once students have built a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to design a multitude of unique animals of their own. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. It is a beginner level class for students who would like to express spontaneous work of wild imagination. 

SCHEDULE

October
Week Starting  9/30: Goosefeather
Week Starting  10/7: Darktail
Week Starting 10/14: Firestar
Week Starting 10/21: Thistleclaw

November
Week Starting 10/28: Rock
Week Starting  11/4: Brightheart
Week Starting 11/11: Ravenpaw
Week Starting 11/18: Shadowsight

December
Week starting 11/25: Nightwing
Week Starting 12/2: Mothwing
Week Starting 12/9: Midnight The Badger
Week Starting 12/16: Hollyleaf
Week Starting 12/23: Bristlefrost

January
Week starting 1/1: Whitestorm
Week starting 1/8: Dovewing
Week starting 1/15: Blackfoot
Week starting 1/22: Berrynose

February
Week Starting 1/29 - Little Cloud
Week Starting 2/5 - Rainflower
Week Starting 2/12 - Tigerheart
Week Starting 2/19 - Sorreltail
Week Starting 2/26 - Tawnypelt

March
Week Starting 3/4 - Nightheart
Week Starting 3/11 - Honeyfern
Week Starting 3/18 - Frostfur
Week Starting 3/25 - Blossomfall

April
Week Starting 4/1:  Squirrelflight
Week Starting 4/8: Bluestar
Week Starting 4/15: Tigerstar
Week Starting 4/22: Jayfeather

May
Week Starting 4/29: Briarlight
Week Starting  5/6: Mapleshade
Week Starting 5/13: Lionblaze
Week Starting 5/20: Runningwind
Week Starting 5/27: Cinderheart

June
Week Starting  6/3: Splashtail
Week Starting 6/10: BadgerFang
Week Starting 6/17: Flametail
Week Starting 6/24: Violetshine 

July
Week Starting  7/1:  Feathertail
Week Starting  7/8:  Sharptooth
Week Starting 7/15:  Swiftpaw
Week Starting 7/22: Sol

August 
Week Starting 7/29: Sparkpelt
Week Starting  8/5:  Mosskit
Week Starting 8/12: Alderheart
Week Starting 8/19: Scourge
Week Starting 8/26: Graywing

September
Week Starting  9/2: Puddleshine
Week Starting  9/9: Brokenstar
Week Starting 9/16: Crookedstar
Week Starting 9/23: Ferncloud
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Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies:

Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference.

Refunds & Missed Classes
All of our classes are backed by Outschool’s standard policy. To receive a full refund, parents may withdraw or stop their subscription within 24 hours of payment OR 24 hours before class starts, whichever occurs earlier. No refunds are issued if a learner misses a live meeting. Recordings are made available in each classroom and can be watched at their convenience. Students are always welcome to reach out with any questions and share their work in the classroom.

Class Recording Access
Learners must JOIN A LIVE CLASS ONCE in order to lift Outschool's safety protocol and unlock access to video recordings of class meetings. Learners who have not attended a live class but need access to the recordings must contact verification@outschool.com to apply for a lifetime verification badge. 
Learn more about this by going to: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4063624-learner-verification

Late/ Missed Class
All classes will 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, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy.

Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred.

Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.