Intensive Drawing for the Summer
This will be a twice weekly class, six classes over 3 weeks, for kids who want to improve their drawing skills and creativity. We will do projects together, with a new projects for each class, and encourage individual ideas and expression
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. For each class, I have specific assignments that I would like them to do that build on the skills covered in the week's session. See the class description for the list of assignments. There are also optional projects to work on, from the package they received for each class. At the beginning of the next class, they will have the option of sharing their work so we can appreciate each others' creativity.Assessment
As we can continue through the class, I will talk personally with each student and see how they feel about what they are doing and I will make suggestions going forward regarding ways they can approve. Both the student and I should be able to see how their vision and skills develop during the course of the class. The most important thing is that they are happy with their own progress as a developing artist!Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate Level
This will be a twice weekly class, a total of six classes over a 3 week period, for those older kids who want to dramatically improve their drawing skills during the winter. I have many prepared projects to work on, and we will do projects together in class. We will draw together, and I will demonstrate at every step of the way. The object is to hone their skills to reach a higher level, where they are able to observe, compose and invent pictures that are creative and expressive. Individual classes will focus on drawing people, details, movement, inventing places, and landscape drawing skills. Emphasis will be on personal creativity, expression, and picture content. Classes will be live, and I will have a package of projects and guides for each lesson. Tools will be various pencils, graphite, markers, pen and ink and brush ink washes. Our goal will be to draw at a level that is artistic, expressive and personally fulfilling.
Learning Goals
Over the course of the 6 sessions, 2 sessions a week over 3 weeks, students should be able to significantly improve their drawing skills, ability to focus and observe, ability to tap into their inner creativity and express themselves artistically. I will provide constructive feedback, and look for ways to best express themselves in art. The projects we will work on include subject matter that will interest them and encourage them to expand their overall interest in art. As the course continues, student art work should look more focused, have a better sense of proportion, 3-dimsionality, tones, colors and composition. The expectation for this class is that the student will acquire a more refined approach to drawing, better understanding of line, tone, light, space, composition and picture meaning. The class should instill in them a desire to go forward and make more and better pictures using their improved knowledge and skillset.
Syllabus
2 Units
6 Lessons
over 3 WeeksUnit 1: The Basics
Lesson 1:
Introduction and Improve Your Skill Set
Basic sketching techniques and working on the advanced qualities of line and shading. Using drawing tools to get the best results and better definition of shapes and outlines. Our tools - pencils, fine markers and crayons- scribble and lines, shapes and tones, and using our sketchbooks and different types of drawing paper. Techniques explored are shapes and shading, balancing light and dark, creating abstract shapes and using thick and thin lines. Drawing a guitar as practice. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Drawing a Face
We will explore the basic structure of a face, adding features, individualizing and making caricatures. An understanding of how to capture emotions and expressions. We will draw some familiar faces, and make our own funny face. Draw from a bust together. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Drawing People
A simple approach to creating a 3 dimensional person, solid and with shading. We will discuss proportions, add details, invent our own people, move then around and put them in action. Draw a figure together. 55 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: People, Places and your Imagination
Lesson 4:
Using Your Imagination
Creating imaginary people, monsters, dragons, unicorns, robots, insects and animals. Marine animals, dinosaurs, space aliens and imaginary birds! 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
I will have a twice weekly packages of original and interesting learning materials for all learners, which can be easily downloaded from this page. Students will need a sketch book, 9X12 is best, sketchbooks from Canson and UCreate are available at Art Supply stores, Staples, or on Amazon. Loose and better quality drawing paper can also be obtained at most art supply stores, also a few sheets of watercolor paper. Drawing pencils in a set or pick up a few different types, such as 2H, H, F, B, 2B and 3B. They should have one or two fine black gel roller pens, such as Pentel, Pilot, Uniball or Bic (fine and extra fine black). Optional is fine color markers and colored pencils. in sets available at Michaels, Staples or on Amazon, about 12 to 24 colors are enough. White (soft) and Red (hard) erasers, pencil sharpeners and a ruler or T Square are also needed. A set of watercolors is optional. I would estimate a full set of supplies will cost approximately $30.00 - $50.00.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will bring into the conversation and provide examples of famous and important historical artists, as a way of learning how to approach certain drawing skills and concepts. These will include such familiar names as Leonardo, Rembrandt, Goya, Degas and Picasso. Content will be carefully screened so as not to be offensive. Students are encouraged to explore the world of art further by visiting museums, their local libraries, and online.
Joined October, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Queens College, CUNY
I am an experienced and exhibited professional artist, who specializes in sketching, printmaking, and computer graphics. I received a Masters of Fine Arts (many years ago), from Queens College in NYC, and taught for many years at the community college level. I have taught college kids and adults for years, and I now teach several kid enrichment classes at a local school district, and summer classes for kids 5-8 and 9-13. This age group responds well to lessons that challenge their creativity and the growth of art skills and creative expression.Reviews
Live Group Course
$36
weekly or $108 for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-7 learners per class
