Creative Beginnings: A Fun Introduction to Art
Thursdays March 20th to May 8th, 2025
(8 weeks)
all materials included
 
This class is all about enjoying the process of learning art. No experience is needed. Over eight weeks, you’ll explore different tools, techniques, and media, building your skills and confidence along the way.
 
What You’ll Learn:
How to draw, shade, and bring your ideas to life.
The basics of colour, painting, and creating texture.
Techniques to build your confidence and creativity.
By the end, you’ll have a collection of art pieces.
 
Weekly Plan:
Week 1: Let’s Start Drawing
Focus: Learn how to create simple drawings using lines, shapes, and forms.
Activities: Introduction to tools, fun line exercises, and basic observational drawing.
Takeaway: A solid start to your drawing journey.
Week 2: Shading Made Simple
Focus: Use light and shadow to make drawings look 3D.
Activities: Practice shading techniques on spheres, cubes, and other shapes.
Takeaway: Add depth and realism to your art.
Week 3: Adding Color
Focus: Learn the basics of colour theory and blending.
Activities: Explore the colour wheel and practice layering colours with pencils or pastels.
Takeaway: Understand how to work with colour effectively.
Week 4: Watercolor Basics
Focus: Experiment with watercolour techniques like washes and blending.
Activities: Create a simple watercolour piece using basic techniques.
Takeaway: Feel more comfortable using watercolors.
Week 5: Composition and Perspective
Focus: Arrange elements in your artwork and understand basic perspective.
Activities: Learn the rule of thirds, and focal points, and try 1-point perspective.
Takeaway: Create balanced and engaging art.
Week 6: Mixed Media and Texture
Focus: Combine materials and add texture to your art.
Activities: Use tools like sponges and tape to create unique effects.
Takeaway: Experiment with creative techniques and mixed media.
Week 7-8: Your Final Artwork
Focus: Apply what you’ve learned to create a final piece of your choice.
Activities: Guided time to create and share your work with the group.
Takeaway: A finished piece that showcases your progress and creativity. Develop confidence in your style.
 
Materials included:
Sketchpad and pencils (HB, 2B, 4B).
Erasers (regular and kneaded).
Watercolor set and brushes.
Colored pencils or pastels.
Mixed media paper.
 
Let's have some fun!
Learn in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Explore different techniques and materials to find what you enjoy.
Build your skills while discovering your creative side.
 
*Credit will be offered for absences with one week prior notice. If you are feeling unwell, we will happily reschedule
 
*Returning students are welcome to start their self-directed project at their leisure, or ask to be given an assignment.