I will be teaching intermediate level art, ideal for junior high school aged art students. This is ideal for learners who have taken Art Class For Creative Teens Part 1 and/or Part 2, or for learners who already have some acrylic painting, watercolour painting and drawing experience. 

I always mute my classes but I encourage learners to unmute themselves and ask questions at any point. 

Learners who take this as an ongoing class will develop as artists over time and learn a variety of drawing, painting and basic design skills. I will specifically teach drawing using markers, pencil, coloured pencils, and drawing pens. Painting using acrylic and and watercolour paintings. And design focusing on composition, hierarchy, and simplification. 

I believe in teaching by example. This means that I paint/draw along with the learner, show them different techniques and explain the process as we embark on our creative journey. 

I recommend that learners have some drawing and painting experience before taking this class. Ideally, learners will have taken my “Art Class For Creative Teens” part 1 and/or part 2 before taking this class, but that is mot a prerequisite. 

Each week we will focus on a different skill and different topic. Here is the weekly breakdown for each class. If you have any additional questions please reach out. 


(week of September 12)
CARTOON DRAWING: Draw something you did this summer. Materials are open! 

(week of sept 19)
CREATIVE DRAWING: Invent and draw a superhero.  (Pencil, eraser, drawing pens, colour optional)

(week of sept 26)
COLOUR POINTILLISM DRAWING: Colour Pointillism (markers, pencil, eraser)

(week of Oct 3)
REALISTIC MARKER DRAWING: How to shade with alcohol Markers (markers, pencil, eraser)

(week of Oct 10)
BLACK PAPER DRAWING: White pencil on black/dark toned paper (white coloured pencil, white gel pen or white art pen and black paper are needed.  White pastels or chalk will also work. Other coloured pencils are optional.)

(week of Oct 17)
DRAWING: Realistic Drawing On Toned Paper (coloured pencils, pencil, eraser, markers (ideally alcohol markers) tanned or grey drawing surface. 

 (week of October 24)
DRAWING: Draw a stylized architectural structure (Pencil, eraser, drawing pens, colour is optional)

(week of oct 31)
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING: Playing with a loose painting techniques (water-colour paints, paper, brushes, paper towels, black felt tipped drawing pens, pencil, blowdryer)

(week of November 7)
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING: Chickadee Bird (water-colour paints, paper, brushes, paper towels, pencil, blowdryer)

(week of nov 14)
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING: Focusing on with pen outlines/ink detail  (water-colour paints, paper, brushes, paper towels, black felt tipped drawing pens, pencil, blowdryer)

 (week of nov 21)
ACRYLIC PAINTING: Palate Knife Painting (acrylic paint, palate knives, old gift card)

(week of nov 28)
ACRYLIC PAINTING: Abstract Painting (acrylic paints and brushes) 

Week of December 5
ACRYLIC PAINTING: Impressionism painting (acrylic paint) 

Week of December 12
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN: Storyboard drawing (pencil, eraser, ruler, pens optional)

Week of Jan 1
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN: Illustrate a storybook page (Pencil, eraser, drawing pens, colour medium optional)

Week of Jan 8
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN: Sketch note drawing (Pencil, eraser, drawing pens)

Week of Jan 15
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN: Logo design (pencil, eraser, pens)

Week of jan 22
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN: Composition crop and draw (Material of your choice)

Week of jan 29 
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN Positive/negative space (pencil, eraser, black pens)

Week of Feb 5 
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN simple package design

Week of Feb 12
Design/draw your name: 
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN (Pencil, eraser, drawing pens, colour optional)

Week of Feb 19
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN Design a pattern 

Week of Feb 26
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN Advertising concept development

Week of March 5
VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN Draw/design a recipe 

Week of March 12
Pattern shading focusing on value with a grid

Week of March 19
Transform an envelope
Materials: envelope (toned ideally) pencil, eraser, drawing pens, coloured pencils 

Week of March 
NO CLASS

Week of April 2 
Draw in famous painter/artists styles

Week of April 9
Letter to animal morph (graphic design)

Week of April 16
Red, blue and yellow drawing (highlight, shadow, mid tone)
Materials: pencil, coloured pencils, paper, marker optional. Watercolour also an option! 

Week of April 23: draw something that feels tangible (like it’s sitting/attached on your page) 
Materials: small still life, pencil, coloured pencil, markers.

Week of April 30: 
Design a stamp for the country if your choice 

Week of May 7
How to draw foliage using Ink
Materials: pencil, pen, paper, eraser

Week of May 14
Close up of a strange insect
Materials: pencil, pen, paper, markers, pencil crayons. I like toned paper for this one. 

Week of May 21
Draw a shiny balloon (or object) on toned paper.
Materials: pencil, toned paper, markers, eraser, coloured pencils, pencil sharpener. 

Week of May 28
Draw a 3 panel comic  
Materials: pencil, paper, markers, eraser, ruler 

Week of June 4
Draw your dream house 
Materials: pencil, drawing pens, paper, markers (optional), eraser, ruler 

Week of June 12
Cubism lesson and exploration
Materials: pencil, pen, paper, markers, eraser Paint supplies optional. 

Week of June 19:
Surrealism lesson and exploration
Materials: open. Pencil and eraser are a must. Bring what you like otherwise 

Week of June 26: 
Summer inspired art 
Materials: open. Pencil and eraser are a must. Bring what you like otherwise 

Week of July 3: 
Draw a character that embodies an emotion.
Materials: pencil, pen, paper, markers, eraser 

Week of July 10: 
Draw an animal as a personified character (animal-personified)
Materials: pencil, pen, eraser, paper, markers or coloured pencils 

Week of July 17: 
Draw around a small object.
Marerils: pencil, eraser, paper, pen and colour optional. 
Also bring random small objects like a leaf, paper lip, marble, balloon, flower, cup….

Week of July 25: No class 

August 1: No Class

For the remaining weeks of August:
LEARNERS CHOICE: I ask learners to give me input for this and any remaining classes. I create a class based on most popular learner requests. I will write the topic in the classroom a few days before class starts. If no one has any suggestions I will choose something myself.