The 7 Elements of Art - Full Art Curriculum (Drawing & Sketching)

In this class we will sketch and draw our way through a huge variety of techniques that are fundamental to mastering the skill of drawing. 

As well as covering the modules below, we will also learn how to master the use of paper, pencils, colouring pencils and the eraser when drawing and sketching.

This class covers 9 core modules and totals 34 weeks of new techniques:

1. Line (6 weeks)
2. Shape (3 weeks)
3. Black and White Shading Techniques (3 weeks)
4. Texture (3 weeks)
5. Color (7 weeks)
6. Space (3 weeks)
7. Form (2 weeks)
8. Perspective (3 weeks)
9. Value (3 weeks)

The class will begin with a short slide presentation about the technique we will be learning, and a reference picture will be shown. The teacher will then demonstrate the technique and the students follow along. At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to share their drawings and receive kind and constructive feedback on how they could improve.

UPCOMING TOPICS

2025

Jan 6, 2025 Creating a Textured Landscape Drawing (TEXTURE)
Jan 13, 2025 The Color Wheel (COLOR)
Jan 20, 2025 Complementary Colors (COLOR)
Jan 27, 2025 Understanding Tone: Creating a Tone Tree (COLOR)
Feb 3, 2025 Understanding Tints & Shades: Flower Drawing (COLOR)
Feb 10, 2025 Monochromatic Landscapes (COLOR)
Feb 17, 2025 Analogous Feathers (COLOR)
Feb 24, 2025 Warm and Cool Landscapes (COLOR)
Mar 3, 2025 Positive & Negative Space (SPACE)
Mar 10, 2025 Layering Landscapes (SHADE)
Mar 17, 2025 Creating Depth & Space (SPACE)
Mar 25, 2025 Using Geometric Forms to Create Abstract Art (FORM)
Mar 31, 2025 Using Organic Forms to Create Abstract Art (FORM)
Apr 7, 2025 Introduction to One Point Perspective Drawing (PERSPECTIVE)
Apr 14, 2025 Introduction to Two Point Perspective Drawing (PERSPECTIVE)
Apr 21, 2025 Foreshortening Techniques (PERSPECTIVE)
Apr 28, 2025 Exploring Value Scales (VALUE)
May 5, 2025 Landscapes and Value (VALUE)
May 12, 2025 Sunsets and Color Scales (VALUE)
May 19, 2025 7 Elements Art (7 ELEMENT EXPRESSION)




SKETCHBOOKS - 

We strongly recommend the students have a dedicated lesson book where they can draw all their work. What the students finish with is a beautiful and creative book that will showcase their learning journey, and is something that can be treasured for many years.

FORMAT

Even though this class has modules it does not build upon each other. Each week is standalone and students can join any week without feeling they have missed out on anything covered previously.

INCLUSIVITY

This is an inclusive class, meaning students of all abilities are welcome. If a student is unable to communicate verbally they are welcome to use the chat. If your student has any other needs that require accommodations please let me know and we will work together to make sure your student gets the best class experience possible.