Drawing 101: A Weekly Drawing Class for Aspiring Artists (Ages 12-16)

In this ongoing drawing class we will focus on learning a different drawing technique each week and use them to make new and creative artworks! Aspiring artists will use the new technique to create an image in each lesson. We will also discuss the different Principles and Elements of Design that are closely associated with drawing so that we can get a deeper understanding of how to make images that are artistically pleasing to the eye. 

These lessons can be taken individually, however the skills learned will be build on one another. As we progress, so will the techniques we will learn in each lesson. Often it will be important for us to refer back to our earlier lessons so that we can choose the best drawing technique for the image we will be making. Overtime, we may also revisit a theme, for example we will have multiple weeks where we draw a still life or a portrait - each of these lessons will allow us to learn a new technique, as well as build and improve on the ones we previously practiced. 

We will cover topics from understanding the basic structure of a face, to drawing caricatures. We will learn the importance of light and shadow in a still life, as well as practice drawing different textures. The possibilities are endless! 

Here is a breakdown of what to expect in each lesson:

- Greeting 
- Introduction to the weeks art technique and assignment 
- Time to demonstrate, create and chat 
- Share art with the group 
- Closing/ Goodbye 

We will start with the following art activities: 

Tuesdays at 11:00am EST

Week of April 1st - Draw a Cartoon Animal - Class Choice! 
Week of April 8th - Landscape - Learn to draw a castle 
Week of April 15th - Still Life - Learn to draw a realistic pine cone 
Week of April 22nd - Draw a Mandala - Learn a few principles and elements of design (colour, line, pattern, & balance) 
Week of April 29th - Still Life - Draw a Cactus 
Week of May 6th - Draw a realistic animal - Class Choice!  
Week of May 13th - Still Life - Learn to draw a realistic glass bottle
Week of May 20th - Still Life - Learn to draw realistic flowers 
Week of May 27th - Draw a fantasy animal - Class Choice! 

* Please take into consideration that every artist works at their own pace. Students may not always have a full image completed by the end of our lesson, but they will have learned a new artistic technique! I would love to encourage each artist to continue to work on their images after class time is over. And of course, if students would like to share, please post images of their finished work in the classroom!