Build a solid art foundation by learning the crucial techniques to draw and shade anything.

Strong drawing skills will give you a strong foundation for all forms of visual art. In these private lessons, students learn the logical concepts required to sketch and shade subjects accurately from real life or reference photos. 

What’s Included in Your Experience

• Personalized Skill Assessment: The first lesson includes an assessment of the student’s current skills. From there, we tailor subsequent lessons to focus on specific areas of interest and growth.
• Media Exploration: All supplies are included for use in class. Students will get a chance to work with a wide range of drawing materials, including graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, chalk pastels, ink, and more. If you aren't sure what to buy yet, this is your chance to talk story about art supplies as you figure out what you like/need.
• Observational Focus: We focus on realistic drawing from observation and photos (objects, humans, animals, and landscapes). While Rebecca does not teach anime or cartooning, the skills learned here can be applied to any style. "Generative" AI and other copies of artists' work is actively discouraged.
• Logical Teaching: Rebecca breaks down explanations into a simple and logical way. Her matter-of-fact teaching style helps students look at the world like a scientist so they can more accurately draw what they see.
• Personalized Learning: As students advance through their 4, 8, or 12-lesson series, they tackle more complex subjects with increasing independence. We recommend at least 8 lessons for those new to formal drawing lessons.

Booking Details

• Ages: Adults or kids/teens ages 9–17. (9-11 year-olds should show a marked interest in making things look more "realistic.") For many reasons, I do not teach children younger than this.
• Timeframe: 1.5 hours per lesson.
  
• Frequency: Lessons are typically held once per week or once every other week.
• Series Options: Packages of 4, 8, or 12 lessons are available. 
• Location: My home studio in Waipahu (mauka from Lowe’s off H1/Exit 7). The exact address is emailed after registration. (Please check your spam folder.)
• Studio Readiness: Students are expected to use materials responsibly, clean up, and follow studio safety rules. Please review our full policies here and read the blog post "How do I know my kid is ready for art class?"

Investment

• Pricing: Select your lesson bundle from the drop-down menu.
• Supplies: All supplies are included for use in the studio. To see the best results, students are highly encouraged to have a sketchbook and graphite pencils for practice at home. (See recommended supplies)
• Sibling/Friend Discount: Receive 15% off when registering 2 or more students together! (Ages 9+ and adults) The discount applies automatically at checkout.

How to Schedule Your Lessons

1. Confirm Availability: Before purchasing, please check the calendar page for mutual availability. Lessons are 1.5 hours. They are typically held weekdays after 1pm and select Saturdays. During summer break, morning timeslots are also available.
2. Purchase Your Bundle: Once you've found mutual availability, return to this page to purchase your 4, 8, or 12-lesson package.
3. Finalize Details: You will receive a confirmation email with a link to my calendar app to officially lock in your dates, or you may email/call to schedule them. Please check your spam folder for "Rebecca Block" if you do not see a message within a few minutes.