This ongoing class meets weekly as a drawing club that can be joined any time, does not build on itself, and no two meetings are alike. This is a relaxed club for those who share the love of horses and art. Each week we start with icebreaker questions, talk about how our weeks went, and then go over the drawing assignment. Each week I will pick a horse-themed project, and then students get to decide how they want to go about drawing the assignment. They are free to interpret it as they see fit and use whatever drawing tools they prefer. As weeks go on, I will occasionally give assignment ideas and students will get to vote on them. This class isn't instructional other than the subject I'm leading. What makes this different from "Drawing Horses Together Social Club", is that this is a slightly older age bracket, and there are assigned projects versus freestyle drawing. 

During class we'll chat and get to tell stories and talk about anything horse-related. I have found that drawing together can be a great icebreaker for students to open up and socialize. At the end of class we'll get to share our projects and students will be able to witness each other's art styles and unique perspective of the project.

I don't care if a student has been riding horses for 2 days or 10 years, rides English or Western (or both!), or even has access to a horse in the first place. I want everyone who comes through this club to feel welcomed and encouraged regardless of where they are in their horse journey. What unites us is the subject matter, not the years of experience or lack thereof. The key to this class' success has been the awesome students who have upheld these values. It has been so encouraging to see this next generation of equestrians cultivating such a uplifting environment. 

 I want students to feel welcomed and enjoy their time without the pressure of competition. No prior experience required, and students are allowed to use reference pictures. Sessions do not build off of each other, each class is unique and learner-influenced. I keep a "relaxed" policy on all my classes, I find that some people in the overall horse community can take things too seriously and it destroys all the fun and puts unnecessary pressure on students. 

Canva is used for going over introductions, icebreaker questions, and announcements.