In this ongoing mythical creature drawing course, students will explore and learn about a variety of mythical creatures by creating art!  Students will learn how to draw a unicorn, dragon, hippogriff, loch ness monster (Nessie), hippocamp (hippocampus, sea horse, etc.), and bigfoot (sasquatch), using colored pencil (pencil crayons).

Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time.  Each scheduled meeting will be spent creating ONE drawing.  Please make sure to check the scheduled times below to see which week each drawing will be taught and the materials needed for each drawing, (found in the supply list). 

For every class, I will demonstrate each step for students and have students complete that step along with me.  My classroom is a calm, fun, and creative environment where discussion between teacher and students is encouraged.  I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding.  Students may also interact with each other if they want to share what they have learned during class.  Students who enroll in this class should have basic drawing skills, like drawing and manipulating shapes with a pencil.  

Week of July 2 - 8: Unicorn

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a unicorn (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for blending, applying, and layering colored pencil.
3. Students will learn techniques to draw semi-realistic, wavy hair.
4. Students will learn about myths revolving around unicorns.

Week of July 9 - 15: Dragon

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a dragon (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for drawing saturated colors, using colored pencil and oil.
4. Students will learn about myths revolving around dragons.

Week of July 16 - 22: Hippogriff

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a hippogriff (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for drawing feather texture on wings, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn about myths revolving around hippogriffs.

Week of July 23 - 29: Loch Ness Monster (Also goes by Nessie)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of the loch ness monster (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for drawing realistic water, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques for drawing saturated colors, using colored pencil and oil.
5. Students will learn about myths revolving around the loch ness monster.

Week of July 30 - August 5: Hippocamp (Also goes by Hippocampus and Sea Horse)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a hippocamp (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for layering colored pencil to create shadows.
4. Students will learn techniques for burnishing (blending) colored pencil.
5. Students will learn about myths revolving around the hippocamp.

Week of August 6 - 12: Bigfoot (Also goes by Sasquatch)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of bigfoot (full body). 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for drawing realistic pine trees, using colored pencil.
4. Students will learn techniques for drawing saturated colors, using colored pencil and oil.
5. Students will learn techniques for drawing a semi-realistic foot, using colored pencil.
6. Students will learn about myths revolving around bigfoot.