Interactive Illustrations: Technical Drawing With Student-Led Themes
Choosing the themes and subjects they're most excited about, a mix of guided instruction and personal exploration will take them through technical drawing skills while applying them to projects they're most passionate about.
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekGrading
No regular grades are given but a certificate of completion or evaluation can be provided upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
✏️ This ongoing art class is for those who love art and wish to advance their sketching, drawing, and shading skills while being creative. We will create a new work of art in each session so you may join in at any time and add to the schedule of themes based on what you are interested in learning. ✏️ Hone your skills by creating art consistently with repeated practice. I will guide you through techniques that will be relevant to what subject matter has been chosen for our weekly classes, which will be driven by the learner’s suggestions. ✏️ We will start off class with a quick chat about the theme of the week and allow you to share what you know or like about it. Creativity is encouraged as I demonstrate the steps to sketch, draw, shade, and/or add color throughout the session. Then what can you do to add your own personal touch? Give it character and begin developing your artistic style! We will spend the last few minutes of class spotlighting the artwork of anyone willing to share. Learner participation is encouraged but if you prefer not to it is not forced, I want you to come to a class where you feel comfortable expressing yourself. Suggested Themes: Animals - wild animals from around the world, pets, fish, birds, lizards, etc. Fantasy Creatures - dragons, mermaids, unicorns, fairies, etc. People - portraiture, figures in motion, caricatures, cartoons, etc. Landscapes, Cityscapes, or Seascapes - different seasons and weather effects Still Life - flowers, fruit, equipment used for your hobbies, etc. Weekly Topics: Week of August 18: Dolphin Week of August 25: Trigger Fish Week of September 1: Sea Turtle Week of September 8: Tiger Shark Week of September 15: Breached Whale Week of September 22: Coral Reef Week of September 29: Manatee Week of October 6: The Human Eye Week of October 13: Fall Still-Life Week of October 20: Dragon Eye Week of October 27: Future topics TBD as the year progresses. Week of November 3: Week of November 10: Week of November 17: Week of November 24: Week of December 1: Week of December 8: Week of December 15: Week of December 22: Enjoy the week off! ❌ You will not be charged this week. Week of December 29: Week of January 5: Week of January 12: Week of January 19: Week of January 28: Week of February 2: Week of February 9: Week of February 16: Week of February 23: Week of March 2: Week of March 9: Week of March 16: Week of March 23: Week of March 30: Week of April 6: Week of April 13: Week of April 20: Week of April 27: Week of May 4: Week of May 11: Week of May 18: Week of May 25: Week of June 1:
Learning Goals
Students will gain skills in sketching, drawing, shading, creativity, composition, and use of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design in their work.
Other Details
Supply List
Drawing Paper
Pencil - that can be sharpened (mechanical pencils are okay for outlines but difficult to shade with) - a variety of drawing pencils are helpful but not necessary
Eraser
Blending Tools - blending stump, Q-tip, tissue, etc.
Optional:
Colored Pencils, Markers, Pastels, Crayons, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 43 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-12 learners per class