Fantasy Cartography Club
**This class ends on 1/23 and will be discontinued**
Draw fantasy maps, learn different styles, and chat with your fellow cartographers in this drawing club.
Matthew Messana
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(200)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This is a club for learners who like to draw fantasy maps. Learners will get to draw maps, learn new techniques, share what they know, and chat. It is highly suggested that learners have at least some experience in drawing fantasy maps. You could have doodled on your own, or taken another course on Outschool (I offer one and there are some others from other teachers). Time will be split into two sections: Open Chat - Learners can chat and make friends in the first part of class. By the end of this, learners will vote on what they'd like to focus on for drawing time based on what they are interested in learning. Drawing Time - This is the meat of the course. The teacher will explain and demonstrate the topic the learners chose as their focus. Learners can follow along with the teacher or work on their maps as they'd like. Example topics include: Certain Biomes (forests, deserts, swamps, crystalline wastelands, cliffs) Map Borders Compass Roses
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, pencil, and eraser should be all that is needed. However, learners are welcome to bring other things to color or ink (darken the lines with ink) their maps.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am a cartographer, calligrapher and Game Master who teaches what he knows best: drawing fantasy maps and how to run/play tabletop role playing games (TRPGs) like Dungeons and Dragons.
Over the years, I have taught numerous topics including English as a Second Language and religious classes at a local church. I have also volunteered time watching children for summer programs and non-profit organizations. I've learned it is better for me to act as a guide, not simply a lecturer. Running a game and drawing are journeys to be taken and cannot be learned without practice. In these classes, learners will be given the tools they need to learn and practice their craft.
The classes you will see here will be focused around two topics: drawing fantasy maps and running tabletop role playing games.
Maps:
I have been drawing fantasy maps seriously for a number of years. In that time, I've found the act of drawing a world inspires me to fill it with story. I find myself asking questions like, "Who lives in this forest?" or "Why would someone put a city here?" I hope to inspire learners to not only learn how to draw a map, but feed their curiosity and creativity.
Running Tabletop Role Playing Games:
I started running tabletop role playing games almost immediately after the 5th Edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons were released in 2014. I have run home-brew games (entirely made up by me and the players), official modules/campaigns, and Adventurer's League events. I have taught many people how to play the game and ran in person, online and at conventions. It can be difficult but I find running a game to be the most rewarding experience and I prefer it to being a regular player. I hope to share with learners how fun being a Game Master can be!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 76 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-10 learners per class
