The Art of Illustration: A Creative Introduction (Ages 13+)

Discover the building blocks of great illustration in this four-week beginner-friendly course designed for teens and adults. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll explore the fundamentals of shape, composition, line weight, and perspective- the essential skills that bring drawings to life.

Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to strengthen your foundation, this class will guide you step-by-step through the core principles every illustrator needs. By the end, you’ll have a stronger visual toolkit and the confidence to create expressive, well-structured artwork of your own.

Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists ready to sharpen their skills. Let’s draw!

Supplies Needed:

• H2 – B6 (pencils standard set)
• multimedia Sketchbook any size(closed spine)
• Set of Alcohol based markers or color pencils/watercolor or gouache, paint Palettes
• Drawing Board
• Container for water
• a drawing rag (scrap cloth)
• Paper pencil (blending stump)
• painters tape
• liner pens (student choice)