Students will draw dragons inspired by the "Wings of Fire" book series with pencils (art pencils preferred).  This course is beginner friendly but does take some dedication as dragons have a lot of detail.  We will cover the basics of how to use different pencils for different values, and how to really draw the shapes and lines in the pictures we draw.  With each drawing we will go over art elements and vocabulary (line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space).  We work through the drawing process: sketching, adjusting proportions, assessing light and shadow, and using shadows to create form.  Students will be encouraged to ask questions and talk to each other as long as they continue working on their drawings. I encourage (not require) every student to show their work and ask questions multiple times throughout class. Even though we are learning technical skills, I love to make it personal for each learner and encourage their insights and questions.  Overall, I love to keep things light and relaxing. 

There are ten different dragons we will draw over ten weeks and then the schedule repeats. (This includes headshots and full body.) 

Week of July 29:  Sky Wing
Week of August 5:  Mud Wing
Week of August 12:   Night Wing
Week of August 19:  Sea Wing
Week of August 26:   Ice Wing
Week of September 4:  Sand Wing
Week of September 11:  Rain Wing
Week of September 18:  Hive Wing
Week of September 25:  Silk Wing
Week of October 2:  Leaf Wing
Week of October 9:  Sky Wing
Week of October 16:  Mud Wing
Week of October 23:  Night Wing 
Week of October 30:  Sea Wing