Draw with Nicole! Intro to Drawing Hands

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 11-14

Live Group Class

Learn to sketch and shade using graphite pencil drawing set to create human hands using the basic shapes of art

Nicole McGonigal, M.Ed.

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(264 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 2 weeks

2-6 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

4 live meetings

3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Join Nicole on this fun learning to draw and shade in this 4 day class! Nicole will teach this fun class live in her studio. Students will create sketches of the hand in different positions using basic shapes. We will build in to adding details and shading our sketches. It would be best to having sketching paper but regular paper will do.

Day 1: Talk about the Basic Shapes of Drawing for HANDS and our artist pencils- Sketch of multiple hand positions using shapes only
Day 2: Sketch a hand reaching out with a focus on the inside of hand, how to build upon shape lines to give the hand a real life look and add directional lines
Day 3:  Sketch a hand with finger bending, add outlines and directional lines, talk about and try out shading
Day 4: Sketch a hand with pointing finger, add outlines, details, shading

We will do a quick check of the supplies and then start the drawing process working on drawing the basic shapes or a quick warm up. Then we will progress into building our hand(s) on paper with the shapes, last we will work on details and the shading. This drawing class will be a lot of fun where we will discover how to draw and shade using a graphite set of pencils. 
We will add the finishing touches and at the end of the process we will have a better understanding of drawing motion.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to draw a hand using basic shapes to build the hand. Students will be able to shade using their graphite pencils.

Other Details

Supply List

-Drawing Set of Pencils (Can be found at a craft store for anywhere between $10-$20)
-Sketching Paper or Printer Paper will do
-Artist eraser (sometimes this is included in a set of pencils)
-Blending Stick (sometimes this is included in a set of pencils)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Nicole McGonigal, M.Ed.

Joined October, 2020

5.0

264reviews

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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!