Drawing I (Foundations)

Course Description

Drawing I (Foundations) is designed for upper middle and high school students who want to build a strong foundation in drawing and learn how to draw what they actually see, not just what they think something looks like. We focus on the essential building blocks of good drawing: shading, perspective, proportion, and confident use of tools and materials. Students move between structure and creativity as they develop the skills needed to create strong, finished work. Projects may include still life studies, value (light and shadow) drawings, portraits, 1- and 2-point perspective scenes, and character development. The emphasis is on steady progress, observation, and skill development over time rather than perfection. This class is designed as a year-long curriculum with projects offered in both fall and spring. Students are welcome to (and encouraged to) take Drawing I multiple times. Each year introduces new subject matter and challenges, allowing students to continue building depth and confidence—completion of this class does not automatically mean a student is ready for Drawing II. Each class is 75 minutes long and meets on Thursdays from 10:00-11:15am. Students are encouraged to practice at home, though no formal homework is assigned. The Fall semester runs August 26 through November 20. The studio will be closed October 21–23 for Fall Break. *For planning purposes, our spring semester will run February - April with one week in March for Spring Break. Registration for the spring semester will open towards the middle-end of fall semester. SUPPLIES Students should bring their own drawing supplies and paper. A supply list will be provided after registration. PAYMENT INFO A one-time $25 family registration fee applies each semester, regardless of the number of children or classes your family enrolls in. Due to limitations with our online checkout system, the registration fee may appear to be included with each class during checkout. Don't worry—we review all homeschool registrations and will automatically adjust or refund any duplicate registration fees on our end. No action is required from you. The remaining balance may be paid before the first class or split into monthly payments due in September, October, and November.