In this private 2-session class, students will learn how to begin to create a simple, vector-based illustration of a cake or sweet treat using the desktop version of Adobe Illustrator™. Students will be shown how to use a range of tools to begin to create their own version of the artwork. It is anticipated that students will continue to work on the project outside of the classroom time. 

Students will be introduced the desktop (PC or MAC) version of Adobe Illustrator™. 

Students will cover the following in the 2 sessions:
•	Setting up the Artboard and Canvas
•	Becoming confident with the Interface and Properties window
•	Creating and editing shapes, (transform, scale, skew and rotate)
•	Strokes, Fills and Gradients
•	Using the Pencil and Pen tools 
•	Group and Selecting objects
•	Using Layers

This two-session class is suitable for beginners, but it is recommended that students familiarize themselves with the main Adobe Illustrator™ interface before class and make sure they are confident opening and saving Illustrator files. Although this class can be completed using a mouse to draw, students may find it easier to create shapes if they have access to a graphics tablet with pen. There are lots of inexpensive drawing tablets available such as the WACOM™ tablet. Students who prefer to use a graphics tablet need to ensure that it is compatible with Adobe Illustrator™ and that it is installed before the start of class. 

Adobe Illustrator™ is a complex but exciting drawing package – students need to have realistic expectations about their level of achievement within the sessions and are welcome to use the classroom messaging system for further guidance if needed after the class. Students will find it easier to follow the demonstrations if they can watch on a different device or screen to the one they are working on. 

If students wish to continue to build on their skills, they can choose to join the next session, which will continue to create more cake-based artwork!  Adobe Illustrator™ Beginners Project - More Cakes and Sweet Treats! #2