Draw & Sketch+ THU 4:30p AUG 20 Kara

Class Description

Kids Draw, Sketch and Still Life with Kara Power Thursdays 4:30-5:30 August 20 - October 1 Kids join in for a 7-week drawing and sketching series designed to help young artists build strong foundational skills while creating a beautiful body of artwork. In this class, students will explore still life drawing, shading, proportion, and form, gradually developing confidence in their artistic abilities. Working with Miss Kara, students will begin with simple still life studies and progress into more detailed drawings that focus on light, shadow, shape, and composition. Throughout the course, artists will learn essential techniques used by professional artists while having fun experimenting with different drawing materials. Materials: All materials are included, such as pencils, charcoal, and colored pencils. A sketchbook will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. What Students Will Learn: How to create smooth gradients and shading Understanding light, shadow, and tone Proportion and shape development Still life drawing techniques Sketching from observation Introduction to color using colored pencils Building a portfolio of finished drawings Weekly Breakdown: 7-Week Sketch & Draw Series Week 1 - Wildlife: Draw animals while studying anatomy, fur, feathers, texture, and movement using graphite, colored pencils, and soft pastels. Week 2 – Faces & Portraits: Practice facial proportions, features, expressions, and shading techniques using graphite and charcoal pencils to create realistic portraits. Week 3 - Architecture: Build confidence drawing buildings and streetscapes while learning perspective, line work, and value with graphite and fineliners. Week 4 – Fashion Sketching: Learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration by drawing clothing, fabric folds, accessories, and stylized figures while exploring graphite and colored pencils. Week 5 – Food Illustration: Create vibrant drawings of food by focusing on color, texture, highlights, and composition using colored pencils and soft pastels. Week 6 – Still Life: Strengthen observational drawing skills by sketching everyday objects while practicing light, shadow, and composition with graphite and charcoal. Week 7 – Final Mixed Media Project: Combine the techniques learned throughout the course to create a finished artwork using your choice of graphite, charcoal pencils, colored pencils, and soft pastels.