Learners will begin and learn to maintain an art practice which includes shape, line, value, color and composition using still life and photo references. 
This class will focus on guiding learners to discover their own artistic style and offering many techniques to achieve the desired result rather than the usual "draw-what-I-draw" directed method.
Learners will be encouraged to learn to see in the way an artist must see in order to produce recognizable images and yet render them in their own unique style.
A Photo reference will be chosen or a still life object will be set up and lit for each meeting; alternatively, an art prompt or creative practice will be the focus for some meetings, based on the option that will most benefit the student. Students will be guided to notice general shapes as well as details, values and composition, and proper pencil, brush, and mark making techniques.
Materials and supplies needed will be communicated at the first meeting. Student will be required to have the supplies needed for the second meeting.
Sample topic schedule: 
Monday, January 11: What is your art style? The question will be discussed and an art medium settled upon during this time.
Monday January 18: The basics of your medium: techniques and creative experiments for using your specific medium.
Monday January 25: Creating a piece of real art with your chosen medium.
Monday February 4: Use an art prompt to begin creating a piece of art.
Monday February 8: Participate in a creative practice to train your brain to be more creative.

I am a working artist selling art as well as having a teaching certificate. I am able to build a respectful rapport with students quickly and determine how best to encourage them in their art practice. My business experience will help me prepare the young artist by giving advice on marketing and selling their art as well.