初級創作者：史前恐龍繪畫實驗室（藝術+地質+古生物學）

Calling all dino-loving artists! In this class, we’ll draw dinosaurs together while learning fun, easy techniques to break them down into simple shapes. By recognizing the key features of each dinosaur, students will build confidence in their drawing skills and develop the ability to sketch any dinosaur they find!

This is a beginner-friendly drawing class where students of all skill levels are welcome. Our goal is to foster a love of drawing and creativity while encouraging each student to observe closely, explore their imagination, and add their own unique flair to their artwork.

Each week, we’ll learn a little about our featured dinosaur, sketch it together with guided steps, and have time to personalize our creations. At the end of class, students will be invited (but never required!) to share their drawings and chat about their other artistic projects.

Beyond just drawing, this class also helps young learners practice key skills, including:
✅ Observational skills
✅ Shape recognition
✅ Fine motor skills
✅ Following directions
✅ Asking questions & participating in discussions

🦕 Want even more dino fun? This class pairs perfectly with our Dinosaur Collectors’ Club, where we explore prehistoric creatures in greater depth with weekly show-and-tell, games, and discussions! Check it out here: http://tiny.cc/dinocollectorsclub

Let’s bring dinosaurs to life—one drawing at a time! 🎨✨

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Each week, we feature a new dinosaur or prehistoric creature, following a rotating annual schedule packed with a full year of exciting themes! 🦕✨ Students can join anytime and jump right into the fun!

❄️ Winter 2025
Week of January 5: 🦕 Styracosaurus
Week of January 12: 🐅 Smilodon (Other Prehistoric Creatures)
Week of January 19: 🦅 Pterosaur: Pterodactyl
Week of January 26: 🌿 Herbivore: Parasaurolophus
Week of February 2: 🚫 NO CLASS
Week of February 9: 🦖 Carnivore: Spinosaurus
Week of February 16: 🐊 Other Prehistoric Creatures: Deinosuchus
Week of February 23: 🦤 Omnivore: Gigantoraptor
🌸 Spring 2025
Week of March 2: 🦴 Stygimoloch
Week of March 9: 🦕 Nanuqsaurus
Week of March 16: 🦕 Amargasaurus
Week of March 23: 🦜 Archaeopteryx
Week of March 30: 🦈 Megalodon
Week of April 6: 🚫 NO CLASS (Vacation Week)
Week of April 13: 🦆 Maiasaura
Week of April 20: 🐊 Elasmosaurus
Week of April 27: 🦴 Therizinosaurus
☀️ Summer 2025
Week of May 4: 🦖 Dilophosaurus (🚫 NO CLASS Thursday & Friday, May 8-9)
Week of May 11: 🦖 Dilophosaurus (🚫 NO CLASS Monday-Wednesday, May 12-14)
Week of May 18: 🦕 Kentrosaurus
Week of May 25: 🦖 Concavenator
Week of June 1: 🦉 Troodon (🚫 NO CLASS Friday, June 6)
Week of June 8: 🚫 NO CLASS (Vacation Week)
Week of June 15: 🦉 Troodon (🚫 NO CLASS Monday, June 16)
Week of June 22: 🎺 Corythosaurus
Week of June 29: 🦕 Ankylosaurus
Week of July 6: 🦖 Ceratosaurus
Week of July 13: 🌿 Triassic Herbivore: Riojasaurus
Week of July 20: 🐘 Other Prehistoric Creatures: Megacerops
Week of July 27: 🌱 Early Jurassic Herbivore: Heterodontosaurus
🍂 Fall 2025
Week of August 3: 🦋 Other Prehistoric Creatures: Meganeura (Giant Dragonfly)
Week of August 10: 🐉 Crested Tyrannosaurid: Guanlong
Week of August 17: 🦜 Psittacosaurus
Week of August 24: 🦖 Acrocanthosaurus
Week of August 31: 🦂 Scorpius Rex (Jurassic World)
Week of September 7: 🦅 Scansoriopteryx
Week of September 14: 🦖 Deinonychus Pack
Week of September 21: 🦖 Allosaurus
Week of September 28: 🦖 Indominus Rex
🎃 Halloween & Holiday Season 2025
Week of October 5: 🦇 Dimorphodon
Week of October 12: 🦖 Tyrannosaurus Rex
Week of October 19: 🦖 Spinosaurus
Week of October 26: 🎃 Argentinosaurus (with optional Halloween twist!)
Week of November 2: 🦖 Gallimimus (✅ Previously missing, now added back!)
Week of November 9: 🐊 Mosasaurus (✅ Previously missing, now added back!)
Week of November 16: 🦖 Baryonyx
Week of November 23: ❄️ VOTE: Compsognathus OR Carnotaurus (with optional winter holiday theme!)
Week of November 30: 🎄 VOTE: Stegosaurus OR Styracosaurus (with optional winter holiday theme!)
Week of December 7: 🚫 NO CLASS – Holiday Break
Week of December 14: 🚫 NO CLASS – Holiday Break


(themes rotate annually and restart each January.  You can join in anytime and stay as long as you want!)