Inspiring Future Artists with Creative Coloring Book Creation & Publishing 

This is a Flex Class
-Each week class activities will be sent out for the student to complete on their own time.
-There is not set date and time that you need to attend
-There are no live classes, however, there will be plenty of interactions between the students and each other and myself.
-These lessons have been tested in live classes to ensure student success

Why FLEX?
Art classes make the perfect flex classes as students can pause or speed up based on their abilities, the lessons can be done when it fits into the day without worry of getting behind as it is a high interest subject kids will want to work on every week.

Especially in this class, where we are creating detailed drawings that will often take 90+ minutes to create, having the ability to take a break when needed is ideal, along with the ability to pick it back up as soon as the artist is ready, be it later the same day or the next day. 

Just as with my live classes, I offer as much, or a little feedback as needed from the learner. I record extra micro lessons specific to the areas where they may be struggling to complete a certain lesson as needed, ensuring every artist is successful.

 Class Description:            
This class will inspire students to try new techniques with their art. I’ve had many students express enjoyment in creating over the top detailed drawings that look just like the popular adult coloring book pages. This class takes that process one step further giving them not only the inspiration and skills needed to draw their very own detailed coloring pages, but also gives them the skills needed to self-publish their work into their own coloring book using Kindle Direct Publishing. 

Students can choose just to have one copy printed for themselves or to order multiple copies at the author discount to give as gifts. They will also have the ability to leave their work listed for sale on Amazon and to earn royalties on their sales.

We are our own worst critics. This class is to help us take our own art less seriously while also taking art in general more seriously. Students will learn that growth in a subject matter such as art comes from repetition and breaking larger more complex drawings into simple shapes. My goal is always to increase student’s confidence levels, help them see mistakes happen and can actually be good sometimes, and that art is a great relaxation activity.

The goal of this class is to not only inspire students to try a few different methods of art, but also to help them see their art has value. It is usual, sellable, and giftable. This will help them hone in on the art that really speaks to them and allow them to pursue something they are passionate about. 

I welcome all levels and provide a safe space for students to express themselves and create lifelong friendships all while they are creating art. It is my hope that students will relate to each other through their art and realize that even though we are each unique, being different is ok, in fact being different is awesome!

This class is NOT for those with only an hour or two a week to work on their art. To create pages worthy of a detailed coloring book that stand out, artists should expect to spend 3-5 hours a week. There will be two unique project lessons presented via video each week, creating a total of 22 coloring pages in this course. Lessons will offer multiple variations to help each student create a drawing unique to them. The last week of class, videos and slide shows will walk students through the publishing process.

Each week a new virtual  scavenger hunt challenge or video response question will be posted within the theme of the week. Students are asked to upload either a photo or a video of their weekly work to the classroom and give at least one student crituqe each week. Gaining inspiration from each other I suspect each week they'll take their creativity up a notch.

Supplies:
-Any type of quality art paper, loose-leaf is best for this project
-Pencil and  Quality Eraser
-Extra Fine (sometimes labeled ultra fine) and Fine Tipped Sharpie
-Ruler (I prefer both  6 inch & 12 inch see-through options for ease of use)
-Circle Stencil or objects from around the house to use as a template
-Scanner if planning on publishing, phone scanner apps can work in a pinch with good lighting

Sample Outline of Coloring Pages but I will adjust based on students interest and feedback

Week 1: Surrealism Coloring Pages
Week 2: Floral Coloring Pages
Week 3: Insects Coloring Pages
Week 4: Orbs Coloring Pages
Week 5: Still Life Coloring Pages
Week 6: Geometric Coloring Pages
Week 7: Layered Objects Coloring Pages
Week 8: Cats Coloring Pages
Week 9: Ocean Coloring Pages
Week 10: Modern Coloring Pages
Week 11: Patterned Coloring Pages 
Week 12: Creating Interior Pages of Your Book, Cover Creation and KDP Publishing