Working in many types of drawing media, students will learn and develop a variety of fundamental, age-appropriate drawing processes to enable them to accurately draw what they see as well as develop their unique style over time. Through a series of step-by-step lessons, they’ll build their rendering skills and creative self-confidence. Subjects for lessons are selected to fit the personal interests of each class in order to keep projects fun and engaging for all ages and skill levels.

These exciting classes bring the essential elements of our traditional drawing and painting classes into a newly combined experience in the digital realm on your computer or personal tablet. Utilizing a variety of apps, students will learn to use drawing tools, layers, and color palettes as they complete a wide assortment of lessons exploring composition, value, perspective, observation, photo realism, fantasy environments, character development and more!

Cartoons are drawings done in non-realistic (or semi-realistic) styles. Comics organize cartoons into panels to narrate a story. Manga is a very popular Japanese style of cartoons and comics which we explore in these classes along with a variety of other Asian, American, and European styles. Student learn a variety of sketching, inking, and layout techniques. The lessons include character development, facial expressions, poses, environments, and various storytelling layouts. Based heavily on student input and interests, the lessons are fun, engaging, and customizable (simplified for beginners while also providing layers of complexity for more experienced students).

Students of all levels of art-making experience and ability are welcome in this open-concept class. Whether they want to explore a wide variety of mediums never tried before or they're building a formal portfolio of work in preparation for college applications, this class provides students with the opportunity to work 1:1 with an instructor to pursue their individual interests.