Creating a Sketchbook Habit: Visual Journaling & Creativity
Join me to learn how to begin or continue to incorporate a sketchbook habit in your life with some fun ideas and explorations!
Cara Bailey
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(2,753)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will need to complete their weekly assignments prior to the next class. This should take less than one hour per week. Students will also be required to respond to posts on the Outschool classroom page. These will not exceed two posts per week.Assessment
Students will self-assess their work and will participate in verbal and written critiques of their classmate's work via the Outschool classroom page.Class Experience
Students will learn about why having a creative habit is so important for artists and how to begin to incorporate this into their lives. Students will be given an abundance of prompts and ideas to get them interested and motivated to work in their sketchbook. Each session will concentrate on a journaling technique or a compilation of several small techniques. Students will practice this technique in their sketchbooks and begin to work on the "project" (sketchbook prompt) for the week. Students will self-assess their work and the class will critique each other's in-progress work as well as the completed assignment at the beginning of the the following week. The class time is live with the instructor, and students will be encouraged to post their in-progress photos in the classroom throughout the week. Students will receive feedback from the teacher and their classmates on these posts in addition to the in-class feedback. Schedule of Assignment Topics: Week of 10/14/23 - Sugar Skulls Week of 10/21/23 - Halloween Week of 10/28/23 - Fall Leaves Week of 11/4/23 - Cozy **Class Policies: *All class times are approximate. Class length may vary due to student ability and class size. Classes are designed to be no longer than the time allotted. *Late/Missed Class Policy - All courses will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message on the discussion board and exit the classroom after 10 minutes. Class recordings are available upon request.
Learning Goals
*Learner will learn a variety of art techniques suited for working in a sketchbook.
*Learner will practice problem-solving skills.
*Learner will practice giving feedback to other learners.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need: Sketchbook or Notebook, #2 pencil, sharpener, white vinyl eraser, colored pencil - 24-count or higher - Crayola is good quality and affordable, fine sharpie, ultra-fine sharpie. These materials can be purchased for $10-$20 total at a big box or art supply store. Optional (not needed, but great to bring to class if you already have them in your art supplies): watercolor or watercolor pencils, colored permanent markers, white acrylic paint, ruler, stencils, interesting natural objects Students will be provided with project instruction sheets, example photos, and practice activities via digital files.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2019
4.9
2753reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from UNC Charlotte
I am a fine artist and just like exercising, playing the piano, or playing a sport...practice is important! The most successful artists include creative daily habits into their lives. Often, these creative exercises lead to the creation of an artwork. In this course, I will help students to find inspiration for a regular sketchbook habit.Reviews
Live Group Class
$21
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-9 learners per class
