Art and Drawing Lessons Through Keeping a Sketchbook (Flexible Schedule)
This course strengthens and builds creative and artistic independence while working through various art and drawing lessons in a sketchbook.
Miriam Burow
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(48)
What's included
Class Experience
This unique course uses the practice of keeping a sketchbook to help students improve their drawing skills and their creative process. Through video, slides, and online discussions the teacher will guide students through lessons and subjects some of which will be... -Various drawing and art lessons -Keeping a daily practice of drawing -How to improve as an artist -How to keep important and universal art skills and techniques sharp -Ways to draw different subjects typical for artists (i.e. observations of the natural world, still life, etc) -Insight into the sketchbooks and creative processes of artists Experience and Interaction -Students will share and discuss the work within their sketchbooks, studio class critique style. -The teacher will check in with each student individually, reaching out to help guide her or him closer towards understanding and proficiency. -Students will also be temporarily grouped in order to practice how artists discuss and engage with artwork. This way ensures that each student is guaranteed a chance to be able to speak, be heard, partake and thus improve. Students in these groups will be discussing the teacher's various work in her sketchbooks or other works. -The teacher will be leading conversations on topics such as the sketchbooks of famous artists, various art topics, theories, etc.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need 1. Sketchbook (moderate to large size is best). One way paper quality is categorized is by "pounds", the highest quality marked up to 400 lbs. I suggest looking for sketchbooks that are marked at at least 140 lb. As cost can be prohibitive, please don't worry about getting a high quality sketchbook at this point. It's much better to use a lower quality sketchbook (I have several like that!) than to not have one at all...and it will work just fine for this class! 2. Pencils - graphite and/or charcoal 3. An eraser - I use the pink pearl brand 4. A pencil eraser Optional materials: 1. Compressed charcoal sticks, soft or extra soft (Generals is a good brand) 2. A ruler 3. A few inexpensive paint brushes
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.7
48reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, I'm Miriam. Thank you for your interest!
(Classes and interests)
I teach art, writing, reading, and science classes. I love helping my students find true interest in different subjects and one of my biggest goals for all my students is for them to have real satisfaction about their work and learning.
(Background)
I have a bachelors degree in interdisciplinary science and a minor in art, having a deep love of both subjects.
Veterinary technician (nurse), independent artist, private school teacher, intensive reading teacher and coach, and substitute teacher are some of the different jobs I've held. As a volunteer I've also enjoyed being able to work with several different wildlife animals. I also have a history of working with horses. I know my interests and professional background seems varied and eclectic, but I've found there is a common thread throughout all of it. Each job and experience has lessons that help me improve the others.
(Teaching values)
Every student is different, but every student (like every person) has a desire to do well, succeed, and to be accepted. I work to facilitate ways for each student to feel this acceptance and success.
I have spent so much of my life and continue to be a student, and there are things that I love and find easy when learning... and things that I hate and struggle with. So when it's my turn to teach, I remember my frustrations and feelings of failure to help my students have smoother journeys.
("Something fun and personal")
I'll just tell a favorite joke.
A photon checks into a hotel. The hotel manager says "Do you have any luggage?"
"No, I'm traveling light."
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly6 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
