Arts
Drawing Basics
In this class we will explore the basics of drawing; everything from ways to hold a pencil to building sketching and drawing techniques and skills.
Description
In this fundamental drawing course, students will learn drawing skills and techniques that will lay a foundation for strong art creation. We will talk about drawing pencils and paper while experimenting with how they affect mark-making. Through observational drawing, we will learn about and practice critical seeing of object contours while also paying attention to the values that build the forms of objects and create a sense of light and space.
Each week students will work on their drawing skills through a mixture of lectures with demonstrations, guided exercises, and drawing projects. Each lesson will build on the previous for a dynamic drawing education. Projects will be broken into multiple weeks to give students the time to really work on the execution of their drawing projects and hone their drawing skills.
The class will adhere to the following schedule:
Week 1: Exploring drawing pencils and paper
Week 2: Lines and Mark-making
Week 3: Shapes
Week 4: Form
Week 5: Value
Week 6: Observational Drawing 1 - Blind Contours
Week 7: Observational Drawing 2 - Contours
Week 8: Space
Week 9: One- Point Perspective
Week 10: Still Life Drawing Pt. 1
Week 11: Still Life Drawing Pt. 2
Week 12: 1-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 1
Week 13: 1-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 2
Week 14: Two-Point Perspective
Week 15: 2-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 1
Week 16: 2-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 2
Students will start a journey of drawing, but it should be noted that drawing is a skill that must be exercised and practiced regularly. To facilitate the habit of practice, students will be given a weekly prompt and are encouraged to keep a sketch journal between classes practicing their learned skills within the scope of the prompt. I will give students the opportunity to share their journal entries for the week if they choose.
Each week students will work on their drawing skills through a mixture of lectures with demonstrations, guided exercises, and drawing projects. Each lesson will build on the previous for a dynamic drawing education. Projects will be broken into multiple weeks to give students the time to really work on the execution of their drawing projects and hone their drawing skills.
The class will adhere to the following schedule:
Week 1: Exploring drawing pencils and paper
Week 2: Lines and Mark-making
Week 3: Shapes
Week 4: Form
Week 5: Value
Week 6: Observational Drawing 1 - Blind Contours
Week 7: Observational Drawing 2 - Contours
Week 8: Space
Week 9: One- Point Perspective
Week 10: Still Life Drawing Pt. 1
Week 11: Still Life Drawing Pt. 2
Week 12: 1-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 1
Week 13: 1-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 2
Week 14: Two-Point Perspective
Week 15: 2-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 1
Week 16: 2-Point Landscape Drawing Pt. 2
Students will start a journey of drawing, but it should be noted that drawing is a skill that must be exercised and practiced regularly. To facilitate the habit of practice, students will be given a weekly prompt and are encouraged to keep a sketch journal between classes practicing their learned skills within the scope of the prompt. I will give students the opportunity to share their journal entries for the week if they choose.
Supply List
- A set of graphite drawing pencils 6H, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8x10 mixed media paper, 5x7 sketchbook, kneaded eraser, gum eraser
Once a week
16-Time Course
55 minutes
Class Duration
9 Kids
Maximum Class Size
Ages 10-15
Age Range
0.00 Total
Price Per Learner ()
Class Schedule
Teacher
Hi there!
I am currently a homeschooling, blogging, graphic designing, fun-loving mom of 4 with lots of teaching experience. I am a Jane of all trades with a passion for writing, art and art history, science, and web design. Prior to my homeschool career, I followed many different career paths that helped me to gain valuable experience in many different fields. I was an accountant, human resources manager, market manager, social media marketing guru, and copy editor. I have a degree in Graphic Design, Economics, and Agricultural Business and Environmental Science. I guess you might say I just love learning!
Now I own my own web design studio, Little Daisy Media, and have the great honor of homeschooling 3 of my kids (my oldest is an adult and has graduated college). I love fostering a love of learning in my kids, helping them to find their passions. Along with teaching my own kiddos, I teach Art in the Park monthly for my local homeschool group as well as teach a variety of classes every semester at my homeschool co-op.
I truly believe that learning should be fun first because if we enjoy learning, we will always find opportunities to do it. I encourage creative freedom so kids' work will be relevant to their lives, and they will connect with what they are learning.
When I am not teaching, I blog about my family's homeschooling journey on PatersonAcademy.com. I also enjoy reading, sewing, quilting, crocheting, baking, cooking, binge-watching TV shows, and being silly. See? Jane of all trades.
I hope to see you in class! Let's have some fun learning together.
I am currently a homeschooling, blogging, graphic designing, fun-loving mom of 4 with lots of teaching experience. I am a Jane of all trades with a passion for writing, art and art history, science, and web design. Prior to my homeschool career, I followed many different career paths that helped me to gain valuable experience in many different fields. I was an accountant, human resources manager, market manager, social media marketing guru, and copy editor. I have a degree in Graphic Design, Economics, and Agricultural Business and Environmental Science. I guess you might say I just love learning!
Now I own my own web design studio, Little Daisy Media, and have the great honor of homeschooling 3 of my kids (my oldest is an adult and has graduated college). I love fostering a love of learning in my kids, helping them to find their passions. Along with teaching my own kiddos, I teach Art in the Park monthly for my local homeschool group as well as teach a variety of classes every semester at my homeschool co-op.
I truly believe that learning should be fun first because if we enjoy learning, we will always find opportunities to do it. I encourage creative freedom so kids' work will be relevant to their lives, and they will connect with what they are learning.
When I am not teaching, I blog about my family's homeschooling journey on PatersonAcademy.com. I also enjoy reading, sewing, quilting, crocheting, baking, cooking, binge-watching TV shows, and being silly. See? Jane of all trades.
I hope to see you in class! Let's have some fun learning together.
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Steph on Jun 08 about Art with the Masters
Karmen has taught my daughter patiently about each artist’s background and make sure there are interesting facts for my daughter to remember. Then she moved forward with creating art that relates to the artists. This is a fun crash course for kids to learn about famous artists, their style, and their work quickly. She also uses a variety of art techniques which expose kids to the art world! Highly recommend!
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