*This class is for ages 9-12. Please look at my profile for this same drawing class for teens*

Ready, set... SKETCH! Let's learn how to draw one sketch at a time while learning and practicing drawing techniques. All levels are welcome.

GOAL
As a professional artist who specialized in old master drawing and painting methods, my goal here on Outschool is to teach young artists the tools to create confidently and independently.

ABOUT
In this drawing class, we will focus on a different drawing technique or subject each week. We will cover everything from nature to the human body. Art, just like everything else, takes time and patience to learn. This class will not only teach artists valuable drawing techniques, but will also give learners the opportunity to practice applying what they learn.
This class is laidback and fun. Each class is different and does not build on each other so it is perfect for busy artists. Learners are muted for background noise, but are welcome and encouraged to share thoughts and ask questions! 

WHAT IS COVERED
As we draw various topics, we will be going through these techniques and/or focuses: Shapes, Contour/Lines, Mark Making, Measuring, Positive/Negative Spaces, Thumbnails/Ideas, Draw from Life, Light and Shadow, Shading/Blending, Symmetry, Textures, Perspective, Anatomy, Composition, Telling a Story, Details, Expression/Movement

SCHEDULE
Classes are on Mondays at 7pm EST, Tuesdays at 3:30pm EST, Fridays at 4:40pm EST, and Saturdays at 10am EST

*Note - topics may change as learners are welcome to suggest topics they need help with. Beginners are encouraged to draw alongside me. Intermediate and Advanced learners are welcome to use the technique/focus on their own topic.*

-Week of Oct 27, 2024
Halloween House - Learn about shapes

-Week of Nov 3, 2024
Slime/Goop - Learn about line weight and overlaps

-Week of Nov 10, 2024
Mushroom or Nature Patch -Learn about marks like hatching and stippling
(Monday class request - Darth Vader portrait)

-Week of Nov 17, 2024
Person Running - Learn anatomy and about measuring and movement
(Monday class request - anime portrait)

-Week of Nov 24, 2024 - No class on Nov 29
Thanksgiving Still Life - Learn about positive and negative spaces

-Week of Dec 1, 2024
Create your own Landscape/still life - Learn how to use thumbnails

-Week of Dec 8, 2024
Draw something around you - Learn how to observe shapes by drawing from life

-Week of Dec 15, 2024
Spheres/Cubes - Learn about light and shadow

-Week of Dec 22, 2024 - no class Dec 24 and 25
Christmas Landscape - Learn about and practice shading/blending

-Week of Dec 29, 2024
Portrait - Learn anatomy and practice symmetry

-Week of Jan 5, 2025
Snake - Learn how to draw textures

-Week of Jan 12, 2025
Room - Learn and practice 1 point perspective

-Week of Jan 19, 2025
House - Learn and practice 2 point perspective

-Week of Jan 26, 2025
Skyscraper - Learn and practice 3 point perspective

-Week of Feb 2, 2025
Leopard - Learn about anatomy and practice drawing animals

-Week of Feb 9, 2025
Hands - Learn about anatomy and practice drawing people

-Week of Feb 16, 2025
Map - Practice drawing things from a birds eye view and practice using different marks

-Week of Feb 23, 2025
Create your own Landscape/Still life - Learn about composition/design

-Week of Mar 1, 2025
Character Hiding - Learn how to tell a story

-Week of Mar 8, 2025
Guitar in a room - Learn about adding details

-Week of Mar 15, 2025
Eyes - Learn how to draw different expressions

Art doesn't need to be a mystery, and I want to give learners the tools to be able to figure out how to draw independently. I am looking forward to seeing you in my class!