初級創作者：神奇生物繪畫實驗室（神話+藝術）

Let's make some magical creatures together!
We'll practice some basic techniques for observing and drawing mythical creatures.  By learning to recognize the main shapes and features of some of our favorite creatures, students will build their confidence and ability to recreate any fantastic beast they find.

This is a beginning drawing class.  I want to meet each student at their skill level.  This class in intended to foster positive feelings about drawing and creating, while it draws on the natural curiosity and observational skills of each student.  Although the drawings will be guided, students are encouraged to use their imaginations to add any "flare" they wish to their drawings.

At the end of each class, each student will be encouraged (but never required) to show their progress.  They will also be given time to share their other creative projects and artworks (time-permitting).

This is an introductory course designed especially for early elementary learners.  In addition to learning a bit about our weekly featured creatures and drawing them together, your young learner will also practice sharing and presentation skills, following directions, learning to ask questions or ask for help, as well as practicing shape recognition and observation skills.

This is a wonderful companion class to my weekly "field guide" class: Magical and Mythical Creatures Collectors' Club, which goes into greater depth about each featured creature, and includes weekly show-and-tell, games, discussion and more.  To check it out, visit: http://tiny.cc/magicalcreaturecollectors

2024 THEMES:
Week of January 7: FUN WEEK: Hybrids (Make Your Own)
Week of January 14: Hydra
Week of January 21: Cerberus
Week of January 28: Unicorns
Week of February 4: Ogre
Week of February 11: Cupid
Week of February 18: Phoenix
Week of February 25: Gryphon
Week of March 3: Chinese Qilin
Week of March 10 : Leprechaun
Week of March 17: Sphinx
Week of March 24: Harpy (NO CLASS 3/29 Friday)
Week of March 31: Harpy (NO CLASS 4/2)
Week of April 7: Pegasus
Week of April 14: Jackalope
Week of April 21: Medusa
Week of April 28: Hippoocamp
Week of May 5: Dragon Eyes (NO CLASS Thursday and Friday, 5/9-5/10)
Week of May 12: Dragon Eyes (NO CLASS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5/13-5/15)
Week of May 19: Fairy Doors (with Fairies)
Week of May 26: Frog Prince
Week of June 2: Woodland Spirits (Mushroom People) --NO CLASS on Friday, June 7
Week of June 9: NO CLASS
Week of June 16: Totem Poles
Week of June 23: Faun (NO CLASS on 6/30)
Week of June 30: Faun (NO CLASS on 7/4)
Week of July 7: Jormungandr (Norse Earth Serpent)
Week of July 14:Namazu (Giant Catfish / Japan)
Week of July 21: Airavata (Hindu elephant king)
Week of July 28: Water Dragons
Week of August 4: Cyclops
Week of August 11: Kelpie (water horse)
Week of August 18:  Basilisk
Week of August 25: Rainbow Crow
Week of September 1: Rainbow Crow
Week of September 8: Wood Nymph
Week of September 15: Minotaur
Week of September 22: Jack's Beanstalk and the Giant's Kingdom
Week of September 29: White Stag
Week of October 6: Witches 
Week of October 13: Jack-o-lantern
Week of October 20: Monsters
Week of October 27: Dark Fairy
Week of November 3: Elves
Week of November 10: Mermaids
Week of November 17: Kitsune
Week of November 24: NO CLASS
Week of December 1: Sea Monster
Week of December 8: Yeti
Week of December 15: Gnome
Week of December 22: NO CLASS
Week of December 29: NO CLASS

2025
Week of January 5: FUN WEEK: Hybrids (Make Your Own)

Subsequent weekly themes will be posted in the listing and in the classroom.  Themes rotate annually.  Students may join or leave at any time.  Future/new themes will be decided based on teacher approval and student interest.