Wanderlust Designer/Creative Wanderlust Experience: Paris

  • $75

Creative Wanderlust Experience: Paris

  • Course
  • 28 Lessons

Join me in this 4 week online course (4 class bundle) where we take a virtual Creative Wanderlust Adventure through the magical City of Light, Paris, France! This imaginative course provides a high level overview of this famous city, then leads you weekly on 4 different artistic classes; drawing/watercoloring, hand lettering, writing and collaging that will bring a little slice of Paris to our everyday life.

Course Summary - 4 Class Bundle

This online class will allow you to creatively discover Paris without ever having to get on a plane! Upon signing up for this course, you will receive a welcome email explaining the itinerary for your virtual trip including a detailed printable “packing list” (i.e., supply list). Your will also receive an overview document of Paris to transport you to France and your first creative lesson to embark on your adventure. (Note: Class opens on Jan 15, 2022. If you sign up before the start date, you will receive your overview and first lesson on 1.15.22)

For the next 3 weeks after you have signed up, you will receive a weekly email, outlining a new creative lesson to discover Paris deeper. By the 4th week you will be at the end of your trip and will have 4 different imaginative projects celebrating Paris to hang in your house, or share with friends and family - each reminding you of your creative adventures in the beautiful City of Light!

* Along with each weekly email, printable content will become available on this site (i.e., instructions, how-tos, templates, collage materials, etc.) to get you on your way to dive into each individual lesson.

Weekly Classes

Week 1 - Paris Map Class:
With printable instructions and how-to templates provided, you will learning how to draw famous sites and items of Paris and make an illustrated map of the city. 

Week 2 - Paris Hand Lettering Class:
Learn how to hand-letter a playful phrase inspired by Paris.

Week 3 -Paris Writing and Mini-Book Class:
With a writing prompt and other printable materials, you will make a mini-book and craft a uniquely Parisienne story.

Week 4 -Paris Collage Class:
Create a beautiful mixed-media collage filled with Parisienne ephemera, provided collage materials and your own hand-made markings of your artistic journey through Paris. 

Course Details - 4 Class Bundle

Content Included

  • Printable itinerary of full class details
  • Email and Printable overview document of Paris
  • 4 emails (sent each week for 4 weeks) with lesson details, inspiration and tips
  • 4 Individual Classes (available once a week for 4 weeks)
  • Detailed Instructions for Each Class
  • Printable templates (as needed per lesson)
  • Printable How To Instructions (as needed per lesson)
  • Printable Collage Sheet (as needed per lesson)

Art Supply List

Below is a list of art supplies* you will need to complete the classes:
  • Pad of Watercolor paper (preferably a 9”x12” pad or something similar)
  • A few pieces of white letter sized paper
  • Watercolor set (any type, from children’s set to professional will do!)
  • Watercolor brush (I use a water brush, but an everyday brush will work too.)
  • Black waterproof pen (I prefer Micron: size 01, 03 and 05)
  • scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Magazine clippings (for collage)
  • Acrylic paints, white gel pen, colored pencils and other mediums as desired
*these supplies are not included.

Skill Level

This course is open to all skill levels. I will break down step by step how to draw, paint, collage and craft your projects. For more advanced artists, I welcome you adding your own personal flair to the lessons.

Contents

Paris: Itinerary, Packing List and Virtual Ticket

Bonjour! It’s time to get ready to explore Paris creatively. This document provides an overview of our virtual trip, the packing list of supplies you’ll need and your ticket to the City of Light! I can’t wait for our creative adventure to begin. Let’s go!
CWE Paris Itinerary & Ticket

Overview of Paris

Bienvenue! Below is a welcome video to this course as well as a detailed Creative Travel Guide to Paris to give you not only an overview of Paris, but also detailed information about the city, its history, aesthetic, style, culture and much more. This guide is also filled with creative activities and wanderlust adventures you can take do right from home to feel like you are in Paris!
CreativeTravelGuide PARIS
CWE Paris Introduction.MOV

Week 1: Paris Map Lesson

Let's create an illustrated map of Paris! With printable instructions and how-to templates provided, you will learn how to draw famous sites of Paris and make an illustrated map of the city. 

You will also learn how to put your own touch on the map to making it uniquely your own. Watch the videos to learn the process of making your illustrated map and get inspired. 

Use the printable instructions and templates to help you draw the landmarks you wish to include as well as give you ideas to add your individual hand. At the end, you will have a one-of-a-kind illustrated map fueling your wanderlust for the incredible City of Light!
CWE Paris Map Workbook
CWE Paris: Illustrate a Map - Introduction
CWE Paris: Illustrate a Map - Draw the Map
CWE Paris: Illustrate a Map - Watercolor the Map
CWE Paris: Illustrate a Map - Conclusion

Week 2 - Paris Hand Lettering

In this class we will start with a high level overview of all things lettering with videos and a rich workbook filled with examples. We will discuss letter anatomy, typefaces, hand writing and then take a deep dive into hand lettering. The lettering workbook also offers many activities and opportunities to practice what we are learning along the way. Finally, after finishing the workbook, we will hand letter a word and phrase in french with pen and watercolor by following along to videos. In the end we will have a rich knowledge of lettering and hand lettered art work of our virtual time in Paris.
CWE Paris: Hand Lettering Workbook
CWE Paris: Hand Lettering - Class Overview
CWE Paris: Hand Lettering - Letter a Word
CWE Paris Hand Letter a Phrase
CWE Paris: Hand Lettering - Conclusion

Bonus: (Optional) Creative Wanderlust Paris Rendez Vous on Zoom

Mark your calendar, I am offering a bonus (optional) addition to class, as I want to have a rendezvous and meet up (on Zoom) to see your progress and hear about your impressions of Paris! Below are the details and a Zoom link to our (optional) rendezvous. I hope you can make it!

(Note: This Zoom meeting date will change once a month to accommodate new students to the class.)
Creative Wanderlust Experience: Paris - RENDEZVOUS!

Week 3 -Paris Writing and Mini-Book

In this class we will learn how to write a uniquely Parisian story, then write and illustrate our tale in a mini book we have hand made. The provided workbook contains several worksheets to craft your story, from character to story arc. It also has detailed information about our story prompt and location including several pages of illustrations and photos you can use to inspire you when writing and/or illustrating your book. In the end you will have created and "published" a one-of-a-kind, handmade Parisian book!
CWE Paris Make a Mini Book and Write a Story Workbook
Make a Mini Book and Write a Parisian Story Introduction
Create Your Mini-Book
Begin to Write and Illustrate Your Story
Continue to Write and Illustrate Your Story
Finish Writing and Illustrating Your Story
Paint the Illustrations in your Mini Book
Make a Mini Book and Write a Parisian Story Conclusion

Week 4 -Paris Collage

In this class we will learn how to create a Parisian collage inspired by Marie Antoinette and the Rococo style of her era. The provided workbook provides high level information about Paris in the mid-late 1700s: Marie Antoinette's life, Versailles, and the aesthetic of Rococo. 

From there, the workbook describes the process of how to make a collage as well as a detailed worksheet to help you plan the goals of your collage story. The workbook also contains 26 pages of collage materials for you to use, from hand drawn illustrations to hand painted backgrounds!

Lastly, there are step by step videos to follow along and watch my own process for creating a collage. At the end of the class, you will have created a beautiful collage filled with sumptuous imagery and textures that celebrate the Parisienne Rococo aesthetic and tell a unique tale of your own choosing! 
Creative Wanderlust Experience Paris Collage Workbook
CWE Parisian Rococo Collage Introduction
CWE Parisian Rococo Collage Story and Hunt
CWE Parisian Rococo Collage Composition and Background
CWE Parisian Rococo Collage Build Your Collage
CWE Parisian Rococo Collage Conclusion