Introduction to Drawing and Cartoons

Completed by 44 learners

Ages 8-13

Live Group Class

an introductory class to the world of drawing and cartooning...

Mr. Brian

Average rating:

4.7

Number of reviews:

(94 reviews)

Rising Star

Live video meetings

1x per week, 8 weeks

3-8 learners per class

55 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

8 live meetings

7 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This is a class for kids who love to draw and have a strong interest in developing their drawing skills further. This is an 8 week course in which students are introduced to basic drawing and cartooning techniques. 

Classes begin with warm up drawings and games. Classes have a primary focus followed by a step by step lesson. Children are encouraged take an active role in class, ask questions, and put their own personality into the lessons. All skill levels are welcome and children are allowed to progress at their own rate.

The course will cover a wide variety of topics including:

lines & shapes
facial expressions
drawing people
perspective
animals 
birds
shading
action & exaggeration 

The goal of this class is to give children a firm foundation of fundamental drawing skills which can be used to foster their confidence, creativity, and abilities.

Supplies needed for this class are basic drawing tools. Regular pencil and paper will suffice, but some students may benefit from more advanced supplies (see supply list for details). Class utilizes dry media only.

Class meets 1hr a day, once a week, for a period of 8 weeks.

Come take your skills to the next level by learning to draw the amazing world of cartoons!

Other Details

Supply List

Paper - Printer paper is fine. Bristol for advanced students.
Pencils -  No.2 will work. HB-6B for advanced.
Pencil Sharpener - don't want class to be dull :)
Coloring supplies - markers, colored pencils, or crayons (optional sharpie or microns for outlining)
Eraser - gummy or mars plastic recommended
Ruler or triangle
Imagination and humor!

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Mr. Brian

Joined May, 2020

4.7

94reviews

Rising Star

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

My name is Brian and I am an artist and illustrator from Los Angeles, California. I am a classically trained in fine art and animation. In addition to making art I really enjoy teaching youth and helping them to develop their own unique form of creativity.

I have a number of years teaching and working with youth in various after school programs. I truly believe to that learning should be fun and I strive to provide an environment that is enriching, safe, and creatively nurturing. Students will be encouraged to express themselves artistically and to add their own imagination to the lessons.

Currently, I offer daily and weekly, cartooning courses. These are ongoing classes and the lessons evolve as course progresses, so children that wish to repeat the class will have new material to work from. These are entry level classes designed for anyone with an interest in drawing. All skill levels are welcome. Classes are non-competitive and each student is encouraged to do their own personal best. I believe that students can learn a lot from drawing with each other. In these classes students will have the opportunity to learn from myself but also each other as well.

In addition, I will be offering limited one time classes. This is a good way to test out the course and see if your child would be interested in one of the longer classes. These classes are also a option for tutoring if your child has specific drawing goals. If your child has special needs please reach out and let me know before the first class so I can make any necessary adjustments.