Draw with Nicole! Intro to Drawing and Shading with Charcoal
#creative Learn to sketch and shade using charcoal to draw realistic subjects
Nicole McGonigal, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(264)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students may need to finish their drawing outside of class time if they did not complete it all the way. This is dependent on the student and their own pace of drawing.Class Experience
Join Nicole on this fun learning to draw and shade with Charcoal in this 4 day class! Nicole will teach this fun class live in her studio. Students will create sketches of realistic subjects, use the basic shapes of art to build, and shade with Charcoal. It is best to have charcoal paper but mixed media can work as well. Day 1: Talk about the Basic Shapes of Drawing and our charcoal pencils, Learn about gradients,Flat Shading, and Blending while drawing a tree/ forest scene Day 2: Learn how to shade using cross-hatching and linear hatching- we will draw a dog or duck and add texture to the dog or duck to make it look realistic Day 3: Learn how to shade using squiggles, dotting, and expressive lines- we will draw an outdoor scene. Day 4: Student gets to decide which shading method to use ( or a mix) and their subject. Teacher is available for guidance during this class to help the student add in texture, shadows, highlights, and any questions that may come up. We will do a quick check of the supplies and then start with a short lecture on the day's topic. Then we will progress into demonstration and questions the students may have. The students will spend the remaining time to draw using the day's topic. The students are welcome to ask questions and ask for guidance during this time. The teacher will check in with students as they draw independently. We will come back together towards the end of class to share our drawings. At the end of the process, we will have a better understanding of drawing with charcoal.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of drawing with a charcoal. Students will improve their shading skills. Students will improve their ability to connect the basic shapes of art to build a subject/ scene.
Other Details
Supply List
-Drawing Set of Black Charcoal pencils or sticks- Soft, Medium, Hard (Can be found at a craft store for anywhere between $10-$20) -Charcoal paper or mixed media paper -Artist eraser (sometimes this is included in a set of pencils) -Blending Stick (sometimes this is included in a set of pencils) -Kneaded eraser -Soft bristle paintbrush for blending (Filbert or Round brush, small)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
5.0
264reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Holy Family University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The Pennsylvania State University
I have 10+ years of experience with drawing and painting. I have taught a wide range of ages from elementary to college classes. My art has been displayed in local art galleries and shows. I specialize in acrylic paintings and drawing with pencil and charcoal. I believe that art is very important in children's lives. It improves their art skills, imagination, and also helps to improve their academics. I hope that you will join me! Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
