Students will draw with pencils.  We will cover the basics of how to use different pencils for different value, and how to really draw the shapes and lines in the pictures we draw.  Each class will begin with a brief exercise or lesson (about 5 minutes) where we will go over an art element (line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space).  The remainder of the class will be working through the drawing process on one of a variety of subjects: animals, landscapes, food, etc.  Students will be encouraged to ask questions and talk to each other as long as they stay on topic.  Overall, I love to keep things light and relaxing.  Even though we are learning technical skills, I love to make it personal for each learner and encourage their insights and questions.  

Week of January 1:  Piglet (texture)
Week of January 8:  German Shepherd (composition)
Week of January 15:  Calf (composition)
Week of January 22:  Ice cream (value)
Week of January 29:  Snake (value)
Week of February 5:  Cat (texture)
Week of February 12:  Monkey. (shape)
Week of February 19:  Dragonfly (balance)
Week of February 26:  Crab on beach (texture)
Week of March 4:  Horse (shape)
Week of March 11:  Sheep (value)
Week of March 18:  Raccoon (texture)
Week of March 25:  Duckling
Week of April 1:  Sloth 
Week of April 8:  Camel
Week of April 15:  Building (Perspective)
Week of April 22:  Highland Cow
Week of April 29:  Spider

**Weekly themes are subject to change due to students' interests/needs.

Week of May 6:  Toucan (value)
Week of May 13:  Clown Fish (value)
Week of May 20:  Ice Cream Cone (light)
Week of May 27:  Cardinal (balance)
Week of June 3:  Rose (Form)
Week of June 10:  Horse (Shape)
Week of June 17:  Chipmunk
Week of June 24:  NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Week of July 1:  Swan
Week of July 8:  Baby Elephant
Week of July 15:  Panda
Week of July 22:  Peacock
Week of July 29:  Moose
Week of August 5:  Little Red House
Week of August 12:   Gazelle
Week of August 19:  Boat
Week of August 26:   Elk

Week of September 4:  Cheetah
Week of September 11:  Squirrel (texture)
Week of September 18:  Armadillo 
Week of September 25:   Bearded Dragon
Week of October 2:  Wolf
Week of October 9:  Pumpkin
Week of October 16:  Bat (shape/negative shape)
Week of October 23:  Spider 
Week of October 30:  Donkey 
Week of November 6:  Toucan
Week of November 13:  Lady bug
Week of November 20:  Crab on beach (texture)
Week of November 27:  Woman walking down a road (leading lines)
Week of December 4:  Fox (value)
Week of December 11:  Caribou 
Week of December 18:  Rabbit (texture)