Drawing Private Lessons

Adults or Kids ages 9-17
1.5-hr lessons
4, 8, or 12 weeks of lessons

Dive into drawing with the most crucial techniques you'll need to draw and shade ANYTHING.

Description:

Students will learn basic concepts for sketching and shading subjects from real life or reference photos. We will work to improve drawing skills of people, animals, objects, and scenes from real life and reference photos. Graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, chalk pastels, and ink will be explored throughout the series.

In the very first lesson, we will go over basic concepts and I'll be able to assess the student's skills. In subsequent lessons, we can work our way towards the student's areas of interest. Please note, my expertise is in realistic drawing from observation, which means we look at objects/photos and draw what we see. I do not teach anime or cartooning concepts, although you can certainly apply what you've learned in lessons to those styles.

I recommend at least 8 weeks of lessons to fully cover drawing basics if you've never had lessons before. As they progress, students will practice more complicated techniques/subjects with increasing independence. They can take as many classes as they like. No matter where you're at in your drawing skills, there's always room for improvement!

Supplies:

All supplies are included in the classroom, but students are highly encouraged to have a sketchbook and a set of graphite pencils to practice outside of class. (See recommended supplies)

Scheduling:

Private lessons can be scheduled on flexible days and times. Please contact me first to make sure our schedules jive. My calendar page shows you some general days I'm available (times vary). After we talk and when you're ready, please register online.

I'll contact you after your purchase to officially schedule days/times. If you do not hear from me, please first check your spam folder, check other possible email addresses you might have used, and then contact me if you still don't see it. If I do not hear back from you within a month about scheduling your lessons, I will refund your registration with no further obligation on my part.

Sibling/friend discount:

15% off for 2 or more students! Simply add the number of students to your cart for the lessons you would like to do together, and the discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Age restrictions still apply due to safety in the studio and developmental appropriateness of projects/materials (Ages 9-17).

Other:

"How do I know my kid is ready for art class?"

All students are expected to use materials responsibly, clean up afterwards, and be safe in my art studio. If your student cannot handle that or staying in the boundaries of my studio, then another art studio may be a better fit. Please read the full policies here.

Location:

My home studio is in my garage in Waipahu, mauka from Lowe's off H1/exit 7. Exact address will be manually emailed after registration. Please check your inbox and spam folder for my name if you don't see it within 1 business day. (Rebecca Block)