In this weekly art class, young artists will create a fun and exciting new masterpiece with a seasonal theme.  Topics may include seasonal changes in nature, animals, holidays around the world, special places, and other seasonal events.  We will begin each class with a short introduction to our project and art concept of the week.  Then students will follow my step by step directions to draw our artwork of the day.  We will make everything from sunsets to seascapes, animals, still lifes, and more.  Once we have finished drawing, we will paint our pictures with watercolors (though students are welcome to add color with other supplies as well).  While my directions are detailed, I also encourage students to add their own unique touches to make their artwork truly their own.  My goal is for my students to have fun while flexing their artistic muscles and learning some art basics like: watercolor resists, overlapping, pattern, line variety, visual texture, color mixing and much more!  Students are welcome to join at any time as we will create a new project each week.

As students work, I make sure to provide feedback, encouragement, and additional instructions as needed.  If time allows, at the end of class our young artists will have the opportunity to share their artwork with their classmates.

**Although each demonstration will be finished by the end of class, students may want to continue working on their masterpieces after we have signed off for the day.  Everyone works at a different speed, and it's better to take our time than to rush!  

Supplies Needed:
- 9x12 Thicker white paper or watercolor paper suitable for painting and drawing
- Pencil with eraser
- Black permanent Sharpie marker (must be a permanent marker)
- Oil pastels
- Crayons
- Watercolor set (Prang or Crayola recommended)
- Watercolor brush
- Container with water (a container with a wider base or a bowl is less likely to spill)
- Paper towels
**You may also want a piece of poster board or large paper to cover the work area.

Upcoming Lessons (Please know lesson topics are subject to change): 

July 29-Aug 2 - NO CLASS
Aug 5-9 - Silly Sandwiches (Texture)
Aug 12-16 - Submarines (Emphasis)
Aug 19-23 - Hippos (Symmetry/Organic Shapes)
Aug 26-30 - House Designs (Architecture/Geometric Shapes)
Sept 2-6 - Adobe Houses (Warm Colors/Near and Far)
Sept 9-13 - Blowing Bubbles (Form and Color)
Sept 23-27 - Juggling Squirrel (Movement)
Sept 30-Oct 4 - Puppy with an Apple Basket (Texture)
Oct 7-11 - Scarecrow on a Farm (Perspective - Close Up)
Oct 14 -18 - Dream Catchers (Color Mixing)
Oct 21-25 - Dancing Frankenstein (Pose)
Oct 28-Nov 1 - Bug’s Eye View Trees (Perspective - Bug’s Eye View)
Nov 4-8 - NO CLASS 
Nov 11-14 - Bird’s Flying North for the Winter (Perspective - Bird’s Eye View)
Nov 18-22 - Baby Deer (Perspective - Near and Far)
Nov 25-29 - NO CLASS THURSDAY - THANKSGIVING - 3D Pie Slices (Form)
Dec 2-6 - Cat in Front of the Fire (Warm and Cool Colors)
Dec 9-13 - Mittens (Pattern)
Dec 16-20 - Nutcrackers (Shape) 
Dec 23-27 - NO CLASS
Dec 30-Jan 3 - NO CLASS
Jan 6-10 - Wolves (Texture)
Jan 13-17 - Polar Bears (Cool Colors)
Jan 20-24 - Ice Skater (Pose) 
Jan 27-31 - Year of the Snake (Lunar New Year - Jan 29)
Feb 3-7 - Self Portrait with Your Favorite Book
Feb 10-14 - Puppy with Letter (Valentine’s Day)