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!  

Upcoming Lessons (Please know lesson topics are subject to change): 
Nov 11 – 17 - Bird’s Flying North for the Winter (Perspective - Bird’s Eye View)
Nov 18 – 24 - Baby Deer (Perspective - Near and Far)
Nov 25 – Dec 1 - NO CLASS THURSDAY - THANKSGIVING - 3D Pie Slices (Form)
Dec 2 – 8 - Snowman Shading (Dark and Light Values)
Dec 9 – 15 - Mouse in a Mitten (Pattern)
Dec 16 – 22 - Peeking Penguins (Perspective)
Dec 23 – 29 - NO CLASS
Dec 30 – Jan 5 (2025) -NO CLASS
January 6 – 12 - NO CLASS
January 13 – 19 - Happy Wolves (Texture)
January 20 – 26 - Scarf Selfies (Pattern)  
January 27 – February 2 - Year of the Snake (Symbols)
February 3 – 9 - Self Portrait with Your Favorite Book (Portraits)
February 10 – 16 - Puppy with Letter (Emotion)
February 17 – 23 - Winter Landscapes (Perspective Near and Far)
February 24 – March 2 - Proud Peacocks (Repetition)
March 3 – 9 - Bug Symmetry (Symmetry/Balance)
March 10 – 16 - NO CLASS
March 17 – 23 - Leprechauns and Rainbows (Color)
March 24 – 30 - Birds in a Bird Bath (Movement)
March 31 – April 6 - Folded Surprise Drawing (3D Forms)
April 7 – 13 - Swans (Texture)
April 14 – 20 - Bunny with Overlapping Eggs (Repetition/Overlapping)
April 21 – 27 - Happy Hills (Perspective)
April 28 – May 4 - NO CLASS

Supplies Needed:
- 9x12 Thicker white paper or watercolor paper (80lbs. weight or higher is usually strong enough to paint on; I like Canson watercolor or mixed media pads)
- Pencil with eraser
- Black permanent Sharpie marker (must be a permanent marker)
- Oil pastels and/or crayons (non-washable)
- A set of pan watercolors (I like Prang or Crayola because they come with a quality brush, but other brands are fine; please no tubes of watercolor paint as they can be harder for young artist to use)
- Watercolor brush (usually your watercolor set will come with one, make sure it is soft and pliable not stiff and plastic)
- 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.