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Want to spread happiness to others through painting? This course is for you. You can work at your pace, with no pressure, to gain confidence. All ages can benefit from painting. Painting is relaxing, absorbing, economical and creative. Senior citizens can learn this easy technique. You don't need lots of space, a small table will do. Today is the day for you to grab on to a new and rewarding hobby that will last a lifetime. To view completed design samples for each of Joan's online courses, type www.picturetrail.com/joanwaff in the browser address bar, then click on the album that interests you.
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One Stroke Painting of Birthday Flowers is the fifth in a series of popular painting classes taught by Joan Waff. The goal of this course is for you to paint the carnation, violet, jonquil, sweet pea, lily of the valley, roses, larkspur, gladiolus, aster, chrysanthemum, and narcissus, as well as all the leaves for each flower. You will learn how to create a complete design, using the elements learned in each lesson. After this course, you will gain confidence to paint your own designs for a rewarding new hobby.

You don't have to purchase reading materials for this course. You will have the written instructions for this course, as well as the stroke guide to help you master the elements in this class. Other supplies are: Folk Art acrylic paint by Plaid Colors: floating medium (colorless), berry wine, engine red, burnt carmine, pure orange, wicker white, sunflower yellow, yellow light, school bus yellow, yellow ochre, green forest, thicket, dioxazine purple, and night sky Brushes: Plaid by Donna Dewberry (green handles) Sizes: 3/4" Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Script Liner Miscellaneous Supplies: Foam Plates, Paper Towels, Brush Caddy, Wax Paper, Artist Practice Pad (optional).

 

Course Description

One Stroke painting is the hottest form of decorative painting today.  Millions are enjoying this fast and easy way to create many unique designs, one stroke at a time. 

In this course, Joan will take you step-by-step in learning this exciting and easy painting method. This is so convenient for in-home art study and learning at your own pace.   Joan is a 'Certified One Stroke Instructor' (OSCI).

What better way to give happiness to others, than painting birthday flowers for all your friends, family, and peers?

Birthday flowers are a great way to share your talent with the world.  You will learn the flowers for each month:  January Carnation, February Violet, March Jonquil (or Daffodil), April Sweet Pea, May Lily of the Valley, June Rose, July Larkspur, August Gladiolus, September Aster, October Marigold, November Chrysanthemum, and December Narcissus, as well as the leaves for each flower.      

Each lesson will have painted stroke guides, as well as written instructions, and complete designs for you to print and use for your convenience.  The lessons are designed for your enjoyment in learning painting online.  Joan will be paying careful attention to your comments and questions and will help you all the way to painting independence.

Joan has incorporated many websites, for you to browse in for your supply needs, as well as information and organizations to join for painting.  A new world awaits you.  It is just a click away.  

Many people, who have never painted before, are amazed at their results. These people are now enriching their lives with their new hobby. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by taking this fun course. This class is an exciting class on color, design, creativity, imagination, relaxation, and fun.

For more course samples, click on the link below, and then click on 'course samples'.  

http://www.joanwaffcreativedesigns.com

 

 

 

 

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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe the brushes and paints used in One Stroke Painting.
  • Demonstrate painting January carnations, February Violets, March daffodils, April Sweet Peas, May Lilies .
  • Demonstrate painting the June rose, July larkspur, August Gladiolus, September asters.
  • Demonstrate painting October marigolds, November Chrysanthemum, and December Narcissus, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Brushes and Paints

Let's get going! In this lesson, you will learn about brushes and care.

Lesson 2: January Carnation

Get ready for color! This exciting lesson will teach you the carnation. Let's get started!

Lesson 3: February Violet

Pretty and delicate are two words to describe the violet. You will learn the petals, leaves, stems, and a complete design. This one is easy and relaxing. Let's go paint!

Lesson 4: March Jonquil (Daffodil)

Bright and colorful are two words for this cute flower. You will learn the petals, trumpet, stamens, leaves, and complete design. Let's start!

Lesson 5: April Sweet Pea

Easy and dramatic are two words for the Sweet Pea. You will learn the petals with many variations, leaves, and complete design. Let's get started!

Lesson 6: May Lily of the Valley

Let's have fun! You will learn the bell shaped flower, unique stems, fun leaves, and a complete design. Let's paint!

Lesson 7: June Rose

Elegant and dynamic are two words to describe the rose. You will learn shell and slice strokes, rosebuds with calyx, leaves, and a complete design. Let's get excited!

Lesson 8: July Larkspur

Perky and fun are two words to describe the larkspur. You will learn the petals, shapely leaves, and complete design. Let's get started!

Lesson 9: August Gladiolus

Bright and sunny are two words to describe the gladiolus. You will learn the flower, stamens, bud, leaves, and a complete design. Let's get started!

Lesson 10: September Aster

This lesson will be very enjoyable! You will learn petals, leaves, calyx, buds, and a complete design. Let's paint!

Lesson 11: October Marigold

Bright and striking are two words for the marigold. You will learn the petals, flower base, buds, calyx, leaves and complete design. Let's have some fun!

Lesson 12: November Chrysanthemum

Subtle and elegant are two words to describe the chrysanthemum. You will learn the petals, leaves, calyx and complete design. Let's get ready!

Lesson 13: December Narcissus

Bright and happy are two words for the narcissus. You will learn the flower base, trumpet, leaves and complete design. Let's go!
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Additional Information

Course Title : One Stroke Painting of Birthday Flowers
CEU Value :

1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 8545
Course Type : Hobby/Enthusiast
Course URL :

http://birthdayflowers.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Reviewed & Approved on July 21, 2003
Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $20.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $45.00

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