Procreate for Beginners! Build Your Skills (3-Day Digital Art Camp) Draw on iPad
What's included
3 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
* I also have a FLEX version of this course (no live meetings) where students follow along and learn through my pre-recorded lesson demonstration videos to create a new Procreate project each week over the course of 4 weeks. In the FLEX version, learners are able to pause, re-watch, and create their artwork at their own pace and can use the online Outschool classroom to ask questions, post their projects, and gain feedback from their peers and myself. Check it out here: https://outschool.com/classes/intro-to-procreate-for-beginners-draw-digital-art-on-your-ipad-yJWe7huE ----------------- Are you ready to explore some beginner techniques for creating modern, digital illustrations on your iPad using the Procreate app? Then this class is for you! Over the course of 3 class sessions, students will follow along with my step-by-step demonstrations to create their own Tropical Leaf, Mandala, Insect, & Summer Citrus illustrations. By the end of this multi-day course, students will have tons of new knowledge and skills that they can use to create their own incredible artwork in Procreate using a variety of beginner techniques. ~ REQUIRED PRIOR EXPERIENCE ~ This multi-day course includes Parts 1, 2, & 3 of my Procreate for Beginners series. Although a beginner course, the lessons were designed for students with some basic knowledge of the Procreate app. If you are new to the Procreate app or would like a review of the basics, I recommend taking my "Let's Doodle! Intro To Procreate for Beginners 101" class before enrolling in this course. For those who just need a quick refresher, I provide all students who enroll in this 3-day beginner camp with a "Procreate App Basics" video before our first class. Before taking this course, students should ALREADY be familiar with... - The Procreate app interface & navigation. - The basics of using Layers. - Using basic Procreate tools such as the Paint and Erase tool. - Selecting colors. ~ CLASS BREAKDOWN ~ (See detailed topics covered in each class under "Learning Goals".) Prior to each class session, students will need to download the class resource photos to their iPad devices. These will be posted in the classroom the day before each class. We have a lot to cover during each session, so preparedness is important. Interaction and questions throughout the class are highly encouraged. Learners will be given the resources to complete an optional homework assignment after each class session to reinforce the techniques learned. Class #1 — Tropical Leaves! We will begin with quick introductions so that we can get to know each other. Learners will then follow my step-by-step demonstration to create their own vibrant, 3D tropical leaf illustrations while furthering their Procreate app skills. We’ll cover custom canvas sizes, sketching, using a reference photo, shading, layer masks, adding texture & more! Class #2 — Fun With Symmetry! Learners will follow along to create their own Mandala illustration and then Insect illustration while learning how to use Drawing Guides in the Procreate app. We’ll explore new brush techniques, using drawing guides and the Drawing Assist tool, radial & vertical symmetry, and more. Class #3 — Summer Citrus! Students will combine the skills learned in the first two lessons to create a Summer Citrus illustration. We’ll explore using layer masks, adding depth, creating a balanced composition, & more! I can’t wait to see you in class! ~ Erin
Learning Goals
*** See the main Class Experience Description for a list of skills that the learner should already be familiar with before taking this class.***
Class #1 — Tropical Leaves!
STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO:
▪️ Create custom canvas sizes
▪️ Sketch while using a reference photo
▪️ Use the transform tool
▪️ Use the selection tool
▪️ Change the opacity of layers
▪️ Use ColorDrop Threshold
▪️ Utilize base color blocking
▪️ Layer shadows and texture using clipping masks
▪️ Draw tropical leaf illustrations
▪️ Add visual interest with a textured background
Class #2 — Fun With Symmetry!
STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO:
▪️ Use new brush techniques to create a hand-done feel
▪️ Use Drawing Guides
▪️ Use the Drawing Assist tool
▪️ Apply radial & vertical symmetry
▪️ Draw mandalas using photo inspiration
▪️ Draw insects using photo inspiration
Class #3 — Summer Citrus!
STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO:
▪️ Layer colors and use Clipping Masks to apply shading and highlights.
▪️ Add and layer detail elements to create visual interest.
▪️ Create and layer a background pattern with texture to create depth.
▪️ Create a balanced Citrus composition.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be creating digital art on the Procreate app for iPads during class. This is a third-party app that will need to be downloaded onto the learner's iPad device. You will not need to create an account to use this app. All of your Procreate data is tied to your iPad and your Apple ID.
Supply List
✔️ Downloaded class resources: I will provide the photos that we will use for each lesson in the classroom the day before. Prior to class time, the provided photos will need to be downloaded to the learner's iPad device. ✔️ iPad: The Procreate app is currently only available on the iPad. ✔️ Up to date Procreate app: This is $9.99 in the App Store, but well worth the investment. ✔️ Stylus: I highly recommend using an Apple Pencil for best results, however, any stylus can be used or even your finger. ✔️ A separate device for class so that the learner can draw along with me on their iPad as they view my demonstration of Procreate.
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!—I'm Erin, and I am so excited to teach you something new! I have 4 years of experience as a K-12 art teacher, but when I had my first child, I decided to take a crack at earning an income from home. I've now been working for myself earning a full-time income as a graphic artist and YouTube content creator & influencer for the past 5 years. Since going into business for myself, I've developed so many great skills in running my own YouTube and digital art businesses, and I'm excited to pass this knowledge on to young learners.
I teach classes on the skills I use every day to run my online business: graphic design, creating branding and marketing assets in Canva, how to create a successful YouTube channel, how to edit videos, and how to create beautiful digital art.
My favorite things to do include curling up on the couch and drawing while watching a movie with my cat and enjoying a day at the beach with my family.
I can't wait to see you in my class!
~Erin
Reviews
Live Group Class
$36
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class