Welcome to my
OUTSCHOOL Art Classes!
I'm Valerie and I'm a visual artist and art educator. I created NATURE ARTISTS ACADEMY where we explore the wonders of nature through ART!
My NATURE ARTIST classes combine natural science, art appreciation, drawing, creative writing, and painting (in that order)!
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, and Master's in Art Education. I'm certified to teach All-Level Art and AP Art History in the state of Texas and I have over 16 years experience teaching Art.
I'm also a mom of two teen boys who love soccer and music. I love to travel and explore in nature with my family! My classes are ESL/ELL friendly. Hablo español (más o menos)!
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Class Reviews
I LOVE teaching my Nature Art Classes and I'm always so grateful when parents and students tell me that my classes are meaningful and fun for their children! I feel so fortunate to be their teacher.
LIVE CLASSES
Below are my LIVE synchronous courses where students attend interactive LIVE classes each week on Outschool through Zoom. My Nature Artists classes are weekly drop-in classes. Live classes allow students to interact with their teacher (me) and other students their age.
Nature Artists
For Ages 5-8
(Weekly LIVE Class, 35 min.)
NATURE ARTISTS is a LIVE drop-in weekly class. For ages 5-8, the class is at least 35 min. We explore the wonders of nature through reading a picture book, learning some science about the topic, and doing some creative writing, drawing and painting. Each month we'll explore a different theme in nature. This is an ESL-friendly class!
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Nature Artists
For Ages 8-12
(Weekly LIVE Class, 45 min.)
NATURE ARTISTS is a LIVE drop-in weekly class. For ages 9-12 the class is at least 45 min. We explore the wonders of nature through science, creative writing, drawing and painting. Each month we'll explore a different theme in nature. This is an ESL-friendly class!
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Nature Artists
For Ages 13-16
(Weekly LIVE Class, 50 min.)
NATURE ARTISTS is a LIVE drop-in weekly class. Each class for ages 13-16 is at least 50 min. We combine the human figure with nature in drawings, paintings, with some creative writing. Each month we'll explore a different theme in nature. This is an ESL/ELL-friendly class!
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SELF-PACED COURSES
Below are my SELF-PACED asynchronous courses where students can watch interactive videos and can access assignments and resources. They turn their work in to me for feedback. They'll have access to the course for up to one year. Self-Paced courses can begin at any time and allow students to work at a schedule and pace that works best for them.
2D ART & DESIGN
For Ages 12-17 (Self-Paced)
In 2D Art & Design students learn and apply the Elements of Design in this SELF-PACED, asynchronous online course containing 10, 50 min. lessons on the Outschool platform. We'll discuss art from all over the world in a fun interactive way. Students will create their own artwork each week and I'll teach them how to build a digital portfolio and get a head start on their Art & Design careers!
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7 Days of Taking Awesome Nature Photos
For Ages 12-18 (Self-Paced)
In 7 Days of Taking Awesome Nature Photos students connect with nature and their creativity in this SELF-PACED, ASYNCHRONOUS course by learning 7 ways to take interesting reference photos of nature (and people) and then use them to draw and paint in their art journals. A fun activity to do with family & friends!
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Vision Board Self-Portrait
For Ages 12-18 (Self-Paced)
In Vision Board Self-Portrait SELF-PACED, ASYNCHRONOUS class we'll create a mixed media collage with drawing, painting, writing, and gluing words and images.
The purpose of a Vision Board is to plan out and visualize very specifically what we want to happen in the coming year or months.
In this Vision Board there’s a twist! We’ll be including a simple self-portrait to really personalize our vision for the new year.
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