In this ongoing drawing course, students will learn how to sketch (using a pencil) realistic farm animal portraits of a pig, baby duck, lamb, horse, cow, and boarder collie dog. Please note that since this is an ongoing course, students can enroll or withdraw at any time.  Each scheduled meeting will be spent sketching ONE animal.  

Week of June 19 - 25: Pig (head to chest)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a pig. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic pig hair.
4. Students will learn a few facts about pigs.

Week of June 26 - July 2: Baby Duck (full body)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a baby duck. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching duckling feathers.
4. Students will learn a few facts about ducks.

Week of July 3 - 9: Lamb (full body, laying down)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a lamb. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching a realistic full body portrait of a lamb laying on the ground.
4. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic curly wool.
5. Students will learn a few facts about sheep.

Week of July 10 - 16: Horse (full body)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a horse. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic full body portrait of a horse.
4. Students will learn a few facts about horses.

Week of July 24 - 30: Cow (head to chest)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a cow. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching realistic cow fur.

Week of July 31 - August 6: Boarder Collie Dog (head to chest)

1. Students will learn techniques for sketching a proportionate contour drawing (outline) of a boarder collie dog. 
2. Students will learn techniques for smooth blending, pencil application, gradient blending, and adding contrast.
3. Students will learn techniques for sketching medium to long length fur.

For each class, I will demonstrate each step for students and have students complete that step along with me.  My classroom is a calm, fun, and creative environment where discussion between teacher and students is encouraged.  I ask students questions throughout the lesson to check for student understanding.  Students may also interact with each other if they want to share what they have learned during class.  Students who enroll in this class should have basic drawing skills, like drawing and manipulating shapes with a pencil.  Students who enroll in this class should have drawing experience.

Please note that all the above farm animals are offered as individual sketching courses.

If you would like other farm animal drawing classes, I also have piglet and chicken drawing classes!