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Sketchbook Drawing: Art Club!

Completed by 40 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
In this ongoing class, students enjoy a calm and inclusive space to sketch together. We will discuss how to quickly draw many different subjects, working from simple to complex, to create beautiful and unique sketches.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(123 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Home work is optional, but sketching outside of class is always encouraged.

Class Experience

Sketching is a time honored way of creating art, it helps create familiarity and comfort with artistic tools, builds speed, and grows observation skills. 

This class is very relaxed, and is geared to be a space for social interaction and creativity, and to encourage students to follow their instinct while drawing, even if it differs from what I am doing. 

Class will begin by briefly discussing the breakdown of the image we will be sketching.  Afterwards, we will do a “follow along” style base sketch, and then use the rest of the time to refine our drawings using pencils, pens, and light washes of watercolor or colored pencil, or other favorite coloring item. I typically use a pen to refine my sketches, in the style of the bear shown in the class listing banner. Students are invited to chat while we draw, and I am always open to questions about the work we are doing. 

Class time is usually around 45 minutes, but depends on the class size, and the complexity of the weeks topic. Small classes are usually a little quicker, and complex subjects might take a few minutes longer etc. 

I try to maintain a calm and engaging environment, emphasizing the process of creating art over the end result. I truly believe any one with an interest and willingness to learn can have a great time in this class. 

Minimum materials that are required are drawing paper, drawing pencil, and an eraser. Beyond that, a black pen or marker, and some way to add color is a nice addition.

After these dates, new topics will be added, and student requests can always be incorporated into the schedule if requested at least a week in advance. If you are interested in a particular week, have any questions regarding the class or would like to schedule a private lesson please let me know. 

ALL Sections, unless otherwise stated: 


Week of February 2, 2025- Portrait Woman
Week of February 9, 2025- Drawing the eyes, lips, and nose at 3/4 view
Week of February 6, 2025- Teal Pitcher Still Life
Week of February 23, 2025- Winter Tree
Week of March 2, 2025- Deer
Week of March 9, 2025- Portrait Man
Week of March 16, 2025- Orange Still Life
Week of March 23, 2025- Landscape
Week of March 30, 2025- Portrait Woman
Week of April 6, 2025- Moose
Week of April 13, 2025- Yellow Bell Pepper Still Life
Week of April 20, 2025- Chickadee
Week of April 27, 2025- Blue Berries 
Week of May 4, 2025- Portrait Man
Week of May 11, 2025- Blue Glass Bottle 
Week of May 18, 2025- Lantern and Trees
Week of May 25, 2025- Dove
Week of June 1, 2025- Coffee Cup
Week of June 8,2025- Portrait Woman  
Week of June 15, 2025- Rocks and Greenery
Week of June 22, 2025- Spring Trees
Week of June 29, 2025- Chili Pepper Still Life
Week of July 6, 2025- Willow Tree
Week of July 13, 2025- Swan at Sunrise
Week of July 20, 2025- Sunflower
Week of July 27, 2025- Lake Sunset and Mountains
Week of August 3, 2025- Red Glass Bottle Still Life
Week of August 10, 2025- Lily Pads
Week of August 17, 2025-Rocks flowers
Week of August 24, 2025- Bunny Rabbit
Week of August 31, 2025- Cardinal

Learning Goals

Students will improve their sketching skills through learning to break down an image into simple shapes, see lines, and observation.

Other Details

Supply List
- Multi media sketch book (or sketchbook with good thick smooth paper. I will be using a sketchbook which is 5.5”x8.5” in size, with 80lb thickness of paper) 
- Drawing pencil, mechanical/wooden or both
- Colored pencils, pens, markers, crayons, watercolors 
- Black pen (I will be using Muji brand ball point, you can find it on Amazon) 
- Medium size round paint brush
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2020
4.8
123reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there! 

My name is Abi. My passion and expertise are in drawing and watercolor painting, but I also dabble in and have taught the basics in a few other mediums, such as acrylic painting, oil pastel, charcoal, and colored pencil.

I’ve been drawing and painting since very early childhood and have always embraced it as a part of who I am, and known it to be valuable resource in my life. A lot of my inspiration comes from the landscapes around me, or the feelings events, the weather, and books inspire in me. I believe that art is an outlet for both processing feelings or events through life, and is an underused tool to develop skills in observation and critical thinking. My teaching style is calm and centered in being a safe space and showing that the creative process can provide joy and peace. Mistakes happen, but its never the end of the world or something to be ashamed of. I'm dedicated to helping people better understand the world around them and to developing relationships to enrich life through art. I believe anyone who is interested and willing to try can become an artist. 

I have been an art teacher for four years, and before that had six years of experience in support roles providing supervision and guidance to children within classroom and day-care settings.


In my free time I enjoy being outside, knitting, crocheting and am a big fiction reader. This year I hope to use my sketchbook practice to document my walks, bird sightings, and travels.

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