$17

per class
Class

Procreate Basics: Introduction to Procreate App for iPad | Draw a Cartoon Selfie

Completed by 8 learners
Ages 9-14
Live One-Time Class
In this Procreate tutorial, students will learn the basics of how to navigate the application by creating a "selfie" drawing from a photo using the application tools. Best for students with some experience using Procreate.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(89 reviews)
Star Educator

Live video meetings
Meets once
4-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Homework
Students may need to finish their "selfie" project outside of class if they cannot finish it during class time.
Assessment
Students will discuss their work, successes and challenges verbally with the teacher and other students.

Class Experience

Hello students and parents!
In this one-time lesson, we will practice sketching digitally by tracing a photo with the Procreate app for iPad. First we'll each take a "selfie" using the Procreate application to take a photo, then we will each follow the contours of our own selfie with an Apple Pencil or other compatible stylus. 

Students will practice drawing-by-tracing and be introduced to the following digital drawing methods and techniques: selecting specific areas using the selection tool, a drag-and-drop method of coloring, adjusting the opacity, and using layers to create an illusion of depth. They will also be introduced to the color wheel and color palettes to finish their selfie drawing after the lesson. Each student will need to bring their own iPad with the Procreate application downloaded and installed, as well as an Apple Pencil (or other compatible stylus).

**Students may choose to bring a photo of someone else, such as a parent or sibling, if they prefer!**

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I would love to start a “Gallery” for this class. Once your learner completes the class and their drawing, if you choose to leave a review please include your student’s Cartoon Selfie so that other students can see what they could do with the Procreate drawing application in this course. Thank you!

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To see more of Ms. Rachel's classes, visit my profile here: https://outschool.com/teachers/RachelM_DrawAlongWithMe

Learning Goals

Students will learn some Procreate basics.

Students will learn to effectively use layers and opacity in Procreate.

Students will learn to use several brushes (tools) in Procreate, including Studio Pen, HB Pencil, and Round Brush.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The drawing app Procreate is used in this class. It can be purchased and downloaded from the Apple App Store.
Supply List
- iPad
- Procreate Drawing app ($12.99 in the App Store) 
- Apple Pencil (best) or another stylus

** Be certain to charge both the iPad and the stylus prior to our meeting! **
** Make sure that the Apple Pencil (or other stylus) is paired to the iPad. **
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2022
5.0
89reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Ottawa State University
👋 😊 Welcome Everyone! 😊 👋

Please feel free to send me a message with any questions about class offerings or scheduling! :)

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📣✨Exciting Update!✨📣
Starting May 2025, I’ll be offering more high-quality pre-recorded tutorials available on demand under the "Self Paced" section of my teacher profile.

If you can't find a Live Procreate or Procreate Dreams class that fits your schedule, don't worry — I'll post Self Paced versions of many of these tutorials within a few weeks after each Live session!

- Rachel :)

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✨ Eight New Self Paced Tutorials in May 2025 ✨

1 ) Procreate Digital Art: Bumble Bee & Flower → https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-digital-art-learn-to-illustrate-a-bumble-bee-flower-4XPT7VXV

2) Procreate DREAMS Digital Art: Create a "Driving Car" Animation Environment → https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-dreams-digital-art-create-a-driving-car-animation-environment-bw1CUgax

3) Procreate Digital Art: Draw a Cute Mushroom → https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-digital-art-draw-a-cute-mushroom-bI9sAQKO

4) Procreate DREAMS Digital Art: Design Fuzzy Bots → https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-dreams-digital-art-design-fuzzy-bots-y2EIMxSm

5) Procreate DREAMS Digital Art: Design a Character with Rabbit Ears Hat → https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-dreams-digital-art-design-a-character-with-rabbit-ears-hat-SxrIsQgh

6) Procreate Digital Art: Design Your OWN "Critters" → https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-digital-art-design-your-own-critters-Mrxhx2yQ

7) Procreate Digital Art: Animate a "Happy Birthday" Card→ https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-digital-art-animate-a-happy-birthday-card-BOPnlNnS

8) Procreate DREAMS Digital Art: Lip Sync "Spring Break!" → https://outschool.com/classes/procreate-dreams-digital-art-lip-sync-spring-break-IZKa2WdD

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*Procreate Dreams NOW AVAILABLE - The Following Class Listings Only*
[Self Paced Options Available Now]

Procreate Dreams Group (7-10) → https://outschool.com/classes/digital-art-procreate-dreams-beginner-animation-app-exploration-club-7-10-zbVAMMOU

Procreate Dreams Group (11-14) → https://outschool.com/classes/digital-art-procreate-dreams-beginner-animation-app-exploration-club-9-14-56JyIO2M

Procreate Dreams Group (15-18) → https://outschool.com/classes/digital-art-procreate-dreams-beginner-animation-app-exploration-club-15-18-ZRh4zc1M

Procreate Dreams Bite Size (Private 1:1, 25-Minute) → https://outschool.com/classes/private-11-animate-using-procreate-dreams-procreate-89sno8bx

Procreate Dreams (Private 1:1, 55-Minute) → https://outschool.com/classes/private-11-animate-short-films-using-procreate-dreams-procreate-hWqiBOqi

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NO CLASS DATES:

On Holiday: 08/17/2025 - 09/01/2025.

No Class on 11/27/2025.

No Class on 12/25/2025.


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Hi Everyone! 
My name is Rachel and I teach drawing, painting, sketching, and animating using the Procreate app on iPad. Learners may join with another drawing application or traditional materials, whatever they prefer!*

My family consists of my husband, a cat, and a big doggo! :)

If you don't see a time that works for your family's schedule, please just send me a message and we'll see what we can do!

I look forward to seeing you in class!

*For lessons that include "Procreate" in the description, the application is a requirement of the class.
Except for 2D Animation Club, if a learner is confident in another animation application they may choose to join with it. However, I will not be troubleshooting other apps during these lessons.

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* Procreate Dreams NOW AVAILABLE - See Class Listing Links Above *
07/15/2024

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Please feel free to send me a message with any questions you may have regarding lessons or scheduling. Also, these lessons now allow auto-scheduling, so feel free to use that feature to book a specific lesson from my listed availability at a time that works for you and your learner!

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