Cómo dibujar mapas de fantasía: un club de arte D&D semanal de creación de mundos

Calling all worldbuilders, storytellers, and artists! 

In this ongoing class, students will learn to design and draw their own fantasy maps for stories, tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, and video games. Inspired by medieval-style cartography, we’ll explore how to create unique landscapes, stylized icons, and believable worlds while keeping artistic expression at the forefront.

Each week will focus on a different aspect of fantasy mapmaking, from drawing mountains and forests to using color and understanding how geography influences civilizations. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining a map you’ve already begun, this class will help bring your worlds to life!

Experience Level:
Beginner—No prior experience needed, though basic drawing skills will be helpful.

Weekly Themes (Rotating Topics):
Each week, we’ll focus on a new skill or concept, allowing students to develop and refine their maps over time. Topics include:
✅ Map Fundamentals – Composition, landmasses, coastlines, and layout principles

✅ Iconography – How to draw mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and cities in a stylized way

✅ Color & Style – Creating aged, hand-drawn aesthetics or vibrant, modern fantasy looks

✅ Geography & Climate – How real-world geography influences landscapes and settlements

✅ Coastlines & Islands – How to make realistic and interesting coast shapes

✅ Hand-Lettering – Creating unique map fonts for naming cities, regions, and landmarks

✅ Advanced Details – Roads, borders, castles, ruins, and mysterious landmarks

Since this is an ongoing class, topics will rotate, allowing students to join at any time and learn something new each session!

External Resources:
No required apps/websites, but students may be encouraged to research historical and fantasy maps for inspiration.