In this class we will sketch and draw our way through a huge variety of techniques that are fundamental to mastering the skill of drawing. 

As well as covering the modules below, we will also learn how to master the use of paper, pencils, colouring pencils and the eraser when drawing and sketching.

This class covers 9 core modules and totals 34 weeks of new techniques:

1. Line (6 weeks)
2. Shape (3 weeks)
3. Black and White Shading Techniques (3 weeks)
4. Texture (3 weeks)
5. Color (7 weeks)
6. Space (3 weeks)
7. Form (2 weeks)
8. Perspective (3 weeks)
9. Value (3 weeks)

The class will begin with a short slide presentation about the technique we will be learning, and a reference picture will be shown. The teacher will then demonstrate the technique and the students follow along. At the end of the class, students have the opportunity to share their drawings and receive kind and constructive feedback on how they could improve.

UPCOMING TOPICS

Sep 16, 2024	Contour Lines (LINE)
Sep 23, 2024	Cross Contour Lines (LINE)
Sep 30, 2024	Shading with Line Weight and Frequency (LINE)
Oct 7, 2024	Expressing Emotions with Lines (LINE)
Oct 14, 2024	Zentangle Art (LINE)
Oct 21, 2024	Optical Illusions with Lines (LINE)
Oct 28, 2024	2D Shapes Art (SHAPE)
Nov 4, 2024	From 2D to 3D (SHAPE)
Nov 11, 2024	Gesture Drawing (SHAPE)
Nov 18, 2024	Shading Techniques (SHADING)
Nov 25, 2024	Eye Art Pencil Shading (SHADING)
Dec 2, 2024	Shading 3D Shapes (SHADING)
Dec 9, 2024	Actual Texture & Implied Texture (TEXTURE)
Dec 16, 2024	Drawing Simulated Textures (TEXTURE)
	
w/c Dec 23, 2024: WINTER BREAK--NO CLASS
w/c Dec 30, 2024: WINTER BREAK--NO CLASS

Jan 6, 2025 Creating a Textured Landscape Drawing (TEXTURE)
Jan 13, 2025 The Color Wheel (COLOR)
Jan 20, 2025 Complementary Colors (COLOR)
Jan 27, 2025 Understanding Tone: Creating a Tone Tree (COLOR)
Feb 3, 2025 Understanding Tints & Shades: Flower Drawing (COLOR)
Feb 10, 2025 Monochromatic Landscapes (COLOR)
Feb 17, 2025 Analogous Feathers (COLOR)
Feb 24, 2025 Warm and Cool Landscapes (COLOR)
Mar 3, 2025 Positive & Negative Space (SPACE)
Mar 10, 2025 Layering Landscapes (SHADE)
Mar 17, 2025 Creating Depth & Space (SPACE)
Mar 25, 2025 Using Geometric Forms to Create Abstract Art (FORM)
Mar 31, 2025 Using Organic Forms to Create Abstract Art (FORM)



SKETCHBOOKS - 

We strongly recommend the students have a dedicated lesson book where they can draw all their work. What the students finish with is a beautiful and creative book that will showcase their learning journey, and is something that can be treasured for many years.

FORMAT

Even though this class has modules it does not build upon each other. Each week is standalone and students can join any week without feeling they have missed out on anything covered previously.

INCLUSIVITY

This is an inclusive class, meaning students of all abilities are welcome. If a student is unable to communicate verbally they are welcome to use the chat. If your student has any other needs that require accommodations please let me know and we will work together to make sure your student gets the best class experience possible.