Wednesday 1PM ET - (Spring 2025)

Drawing is a teachable skill that anyone can learn!

These Art Classes offer a non-competitive, step-by-step drawing method where self-expression and creativity can flourish. We’ll explore a wide variety of drawing styles and media.

Students draw along with the instructor to create their images with direct, step-by-step instruction. They will learn to identify Five Basic Elements of Shape and use these shapes together to create realistic drawings – piece by piece.

Many of the lessons highlight a particular artist or a cultural artistic style. We’ll also explore wildlife, nature, still life, architectural structures, and proportion. Each lesson is different from semester to semester.

Materials needed:

- black permanent markers (Fine Point and Ultra Fine Point)

- color markers (Prismacolor is the best, Crayola is good)

- Art Paper (card stock or Bristol and paper with a texture (Canson))

- watercolor paper

- watercolor pencils

- watercolor paint

- canvas paper (optional)

- artist paint brushes (flat and round edges)

- colored pencils (Prismacolor is an excellent choice)

- soft chalk pastels

- oil pastels

- kneadable eraser, art eraser (Magic Rub)

- acrylic paint

- Graphite Pencils (6B, H or HB)

- Workable Fixatif (optional, prevents smudging, allows easy rework)

- crayons

Homework

Homework consists of completing the in-class projects and submitting a photo copy or scanned copy of the completed projects back to me each week. No quizzes planned at this time. All assessment is summative.

Recommended Grade Levels

4th grade and up