I will be teaching intermediate level art, ideal for junior high school aged art students. 

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 and painting skills.

I will teach a variety of acrylic and watercolour painting techniques. I will teach drawing skills such as cartooning, rendering, perspective, shading, lighting, using pen and ink, pointillism, and pencil drawing

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. This class can accommodate all skill levels. I can teach art from scratch or help a learner develop a portfolio for college art applications. 

Week of August 12: draw yourself as a cartoon character.

Sept 2: Shadow and Highlights 
MATERIALS: graphite pencil(s), sketchbook and an eraser. Ideally 6B, 2B, HB, and 2H, but just what you have

Sept 9: One Point Perspective 
MATERIALS: pencil, eraser, ruler, sketchbook

Week of sept 16:  Contour Drawing.
MATERIALS: pen, scrap paper, sketchbook

Week of sept 23: Pointillism.
MATERIALS: fine felt tipped drawing pens (Black is ideal)

Week of sept 31:Realistic Drawing. 
MATERIALS: coloured pencils, pencil, eraser. Markers are optional.

Week of oct 7: Cartoon Drawing. 
MATERIALS: pencil, eraser, felt tipped drawing pens. Colour is optional

Week of oct 14: Intro to Watercolour. 
MATERIALS: watercolour paper, painters tape, two containers of water, paper towels, paint brushes, watercolour paints, blowdryer.

Week of October21: Watercolour Painting. 
MATERIALS: watercolour paper, painters tape, two containers of water, paper towels, paint brushes, watercolour paints, blowdryer.

Week of oct 28: Intro to Acrylic Painting. 
MATERIALS: painting surface (canvas, cardboard, painting paper), one containers of water, rag, paint brushes, acrylic paints, blowdryer.

Week of nov 4:  Acrylic Painting. 
MATERIALS: painting surface (canvas, cardboard, painting paper), one containers of water, rag, paint brushes, acrylic paints, blowdryer.

Week of nov 11:  Acrylic Painting. 
MATERIALS: painting surface (canvas, cardboard, painting paper), one containers of water, rag, paint brushes, acrylic paints, blowdryer.

Week of nov 18: Draw a Realistic Water Droplet 
MATERIALS: Tanned or gray paper/envelope, pencils, eraser, white pencil crayon)

Nov 25: cubism self portrait
MATERIALS: mirror, sketchbook, pencil, pen, eraser

Week of Dec 2: Letter Art: Draw a word with pictures. Example, "Cactus" using cacti. "fire" using flames. 
MATERIALS: paper, pencil, pen and colour optional

Week of dec 9: Design a robot! 
MATERIALS: paper, pencil, pen and colour optional

Week of Dec 16: Toned Paper Drawing with coloured pencil.
MATERIALS: toned paper, coloured pencils, pencil, eraser

Week of dec 23: Draw yourself as a cartoon avatar. 
MATERIALS: sketchbook, pencil, pen and colour optional

Week of dec 30: Illustrated Journaling. 
MATERIALS: wide open! Recommend sketchbook, pencil, pen, colour pencils, markers or paint. 

Week of Jan 6: Mini Drawing. 
MATERIALS: sketchbook, pencil, pen, eraser

Week of jan 13: Cartoon animal series. 
MATERIALS: sketchbook, pencil, pen, eraser