Private and Group Online Drawing Classes

Are you interested in developing your skills as an artist, and have a particular medium, subject matter, or form of expression that you would like to focus on? I offer classes in studio art and field sketching to fit your needs! These classes can be adapted for all ages and experience levels, and I teach using pencil, colored pencil, and/or ink.

Online classes are set up much like my Facebook tutorials, but with one-on-one or group discussion and interaction over Microsoft Teams. Choose from the topics below or customize your own class. Contact me to discuss ideas and learn more! You will be sent a list of suggested materials before class.

Online Studio Art Classes:

There are two main types of studio art classes:

• One-time guided drawing of an animal subject: You will learn a variety of techniques to help you draw an animal of your choice (from either your own photo or a reference that we choose together). The session will also include relevant information about anatomy and animal adaptations when relevant.

• Weekly guided drawings of an animal subject: This in-depth option will allow you to closely study a subject and learn techniques for a detailed wildlife or pet portrait drawing. You will learn the techniques that I use for a studio drawing from start to finish, including interesting information about that animal (such as adaptations and anatomy) when relevant. Provide your own reference photo of a pet or other critter, or contact me and we will find a good one to use!

  Cost per one-hour studio art class:

• $20/person for a private class

• $15/person for a group class

Online Field Sketching Classes:

Art is a wonderful way to help us enjoy the natural world, and field sketching is an exercise that provides so many different benefits! Whether you are a nature enthusiast, biologist, or environmental educator, there are many possibilities for customizing these classes!

• Intro to Field Sketching: You will learn about skills such as organizing a field journal, basic sketching techniques, suggested tools, and methods to help develop your observation skills outdoors.

• Tips for Teaching Field Sketching: Learn methods that can help your students to learn and spark a passion for nature, conservation, and science! This class can be customized for children of any age or for adults. If you are a classroom teacher, environmental educator, nature center volunteer, or parent or guardian hoping to enrich your child’s love of nature, this may be a fun and helpful class for you!

• Specialized classes: The following classes can be tailored to fit your needs. Beginner, intermediate, or advanced options are available.

• Birds

• Mammals

• Insects and other Invertebrates

• Reptiles and Amphibians

• Wildflowers and Fungi

• Trees

• Landscapes

  Cost per one-hour field sketching class:

• $20/person for a private class

• $15/person for a group class