Intro to Watercolor Painting and Color Theory
This art class will introduce children to exploring watercolors as a material as well as exploring color theory. We will explore ways to combine color and shapes for creating fun and creative paintings, as well as color charts.
Miss Lia
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4.1
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What's included
12 live meetings
8 in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class will be an in depth exploration into using watercolors and understanding color theory and color mixing. Each week we will explore different discussions and exercises to familiarize ourselves with watercolors, different brushes and color mixing and matching. We will also explore different color combinations and make simple paintings together. As the class progresses students will make a final project using a color palette that they have selected.
Learning Goals
Color mixing and matchingcolor theory
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro to Watercolors and Starting Our Color Wheel
Introduction to meet students, beginning to explore different brushes, water levels, and mixing colors for primary and secondary colors. We will do some experimental painting to get familiar with our brushes, and application of water. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Secondary Colors on the Color Wheel and Techniques for Color Selection
We will fill in our color wheel and begin to discuss different patterns and combinations that can be used to mix and match colors. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Exploring Painting Using our Color Wheel and Painting with Warm and Cool Colors
We will continue talking about colors and make a chart to explore different combinations of colors, including warm colors, cool colors and neutral 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Monochromatic painting
We will discuss monochromatic painting, and explore making a single color painting together using different shades and water levels 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Because of the nature of watercolors, thick bodied paper, or watercolor paper works best for this class. Each class we may use one or several sheets so a book of watercolor paper is recommended. Also students should have a basic watercolor cake palette which includes at least the basic primary colors and secondary colors. A range of brush sizes is recommended as well, including at least one skinny, or thin brush for detailed marks, one medium size (approximately 1/4 inch), and one large size (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch). Paper towels, a rag or tissues to wipe up excess water and a cup for painting water. *(Several classes will require extra preparation outside of class which will be noted in advance)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Live Group Course
$12
weekly1x per week, 12 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-7 learners per class
