Drawing is an acquired skill. Anyone willing can learn the basics.  If your child always wanted to learn how to draw but has been a little discouraged to start the drawing process, this class may help them learn new ways of sketching to help them see the world around them. I'd love to help you in your journey of drawing. So grab a pencil and paper and jump into a camp!

The camp is designed for experiences that can encourage students to explore techniques and perspectives rather than complete a project. This class aims to give students confidence through practicing and by building up their intuitive muscle power for drawing and understanding the art elements. 

In camp:
-We will learn the basics of sketching and drawing. 
-We will review how to draw basic shapes and forms while understanding proportions using lines, shapes, tones, and texture. 
-Students will also earn how lines can construct shapes and forms and how values can contrast light and dark to create shadows and reflections. 
-We will discuss and learn different drawing elements while deepening our understanding of the artist's sense and how to use it to make images speak their voice.  
-We will try different approaches to expose students techniques so they may find their artist voice

Summer Camp Schedule: 

Week One:  All About Spheres
Day 1: 8/1/22 Dimension and Forms: Draw and Shade a Sphere 
Day 2: 8/2/22 Create an Illusion of Space with Bubbles in the Drain
Day 3: 8/3/22  Value and Shading: A Very Sketch Owl
Day 4: 8/4/22 Line Art and Overlapping Forms: A Cat's Face

Week Two: All About Cubes
Day 5: 8/8/22 Dimension, Forms, Perspect: Angles of Cubes 
Day 6: 8/9/22 Linear Perspective and Value in Nature: On The Road At Dusk
Day 7: 8/10/22 Perspective and Angles: One Point Perspective Vacation Van
Day 8: 8/11/22 Perspective Drawings: Two Point Perspective - Draw A Simple Castle
 
Week Three: All About Cylinders
Day 9: 8/15/22 Dimension and Forms: Draw and Shade a Cylinder
Day 10: 8/16/22 Geometric Forms: Drawing a "Robot" body
Day 11: 8/17/22 Dimension and Forms: Drawing A Fist
Day 12: 8/18/22 Contour Shading and Light by Drawing Lips

Week Four: The Elements of Awesome Design
Day 13: 8/20/22 Thumbnail Art: Dimension, Forms, Shading, and Light (Trusting Yourself)
Day 14: 8/21/22 Cubism Project: Roses Inspired by Pablo Picasso
Day 15: 8/22/22 Understanding Lines: A Very Semi-Realistic Face (Base - You Design)
Day 16: 8/23/22 Surrealism Project: Is that an apple on your face? Inspired by Rene Magritte
Please note that this may be subject to change depending on the classroom experience.
 
Please note: Each week is standalone, allowing students the flexibility of staying or entering at any time. However, the more the student can stay in the program, the deeper their knowledge of the topic. Each week, there is an exciting opportunity to gain a new understanding of the drawing process! 

Here is what to expect in each class:
- Introduction
- Doodle Prompt
- Technique being discussed
- Draw and Experiment Together or Independently
- Good-Byes

I intend to give your child a basic understanding of the principles of drawing to re-apply rules on their own. Sometimes,  I do extend the class for ten minutes for those who need any extra help or if the process requires a little more time. 

This course will be collaborative and instructional while allowing students to be independent in their drawing activities in any given class session. Students are encouraged to draw along with me. On independent projects conducting in class, students will get instructions at the beginning with collaborative questions to invoke their artist's eye to the task at hand. I will ask questions and review each student's rending during each session. 

Please Note:
I play light music in the background, but I will do so if your child requests it to be turned off. They can send me a private message. 
This class would work for those looking to deepen their understanding of art or a homeschool art class.  

Supplies needed each day: 
I tried to keep the material at a minimum for beginner classes. However, if you cannot get the material, using what you have can work. 
-Mechanical Pencil .09 (2B) 
-4b Pencil (#2 works but can be shiny) 
-Sketch Book or Recycled Copy Paper 
-Stump or Q-tips
- Eraser (Putty or Kneadable is a fantastic tool)
-Rulers

A blank page can serve as a vast playing field for the brain. It allows kids to revise and improve upon creative thoughts and ideas. Students should use a blank piece of paper or a journal.   
 
Some Things to Mention:
I ask that each student respect each other's time and input. I do ask that students are not late. Unfortunately, I may not admit students more than 15 minutes late because it is a time-sensitive activity. I don't issue refunds for missed classes. Unless verified on attending class once or with the green label, I will not release the recordings. 

For all classes' safety, I asked that all students who are not verified show their faces at the beginning of the course. Those who refuse will be placed in the waiting room or removed from the class. 

Thank you so much for considering this course. 

MY OTHER CLASSES: If you are interested in learning more about my other classes, the picture that leads to my profile, or copy and pastes the following link: Here is my link: https://outschool.com/teachers/Tammy-Whelan#us6F4xRzBp/

Would you mind reaching out with any questions you may have? 

Have a wonderful day!