Art Foundations for Creative Beginners: Build skills and creative confidence in our art class online. Master fundamentals through a guided 6-week program designed for beginners.

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Art Foundations for Creative Beginners

Art Foundations for Beginners: Build Skills & Creative Confidence

If you’ve ever wanted to make art but weren’t sure where to begin, this class is for you. Art Foundations is a welcoming, step-by-step program designed to help beginners and returning artists understand the essential building blocks behind strong artwork. Throughout this 6-week guided program, students will explore core artistic principles including line, shape, value, form, composition, texture, and color.

Class Summary

Class Time:

6 hours of learning!

Class taught in:
English

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Each lesson combines clear instruction with creative exercises that strengthen observation skills, artistic confidence, and personal expression. Rather than focusing on perfection, this class emphasizes learning how to see and think like an artist. As a working fantasy illustrator and educator, I focus on making art approachable, encouraging, and accessible. My teaching style supports experimentation and growth while providing practical techniques students can apply to any artistic medium or creative style. The class meets live once per week for guided instruction, demonstrations, and collaborative feedback. Students receive ongoing support between sessions through email feedback and optional office hours available through Calendly for additional one-on-one guidance. On the first day of class, students complete a simple pre-assessment exercise designed to establish a starting point for their artistic skills. At the end of the course, students revisit this assessment to clearly see their progress and creative growth, making improvement tangible and motivating. In the final week, students will complete a personal artwork that brings together the skills learned throughout the course during a supportive Student Showcase and feedback session.

Perfect for:

Complete beginners

Hobby artists

Creators restarting their art journey

Anyone who wants solid artistic foundations

How the Class Works

Weekly live sessions (one meeting per week)

Guided lessons, demonstrations, and creative exercises

Collaborative feedback and Q&Q during class

Email support between sessions for questions or artwork feedback

Optional office hours through Calendly (limited weekly availability)

Students work at their own pace between meetings in a supportive, judgment-free environment focused on progress and creative confidence. Cameras are optional during sessions.

By the end of this class, students will:

Understand core art fundamentals used in all visual art

Improve observation and drawing skills

Gain confidence starting and finishing artwork

Develop personal creative expression

Complete original artwork using foundational techniques

Clearly see their artistic growth through beginning and final assessments

Class Structure

Length: 6-Week Guided Art Foundations Program Format: Live online instruction Level: Beginner friendly — no prior experience required

Suggested Materials:

Students are welcome to use materials they already own. The following supplies are recommended:

Sketchbook (9x12 inches or larger preferred)

Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 6B or an Ebony pencil)

Vinyl eraser (kneaded eraser optional)

Fine-tip Sharpie or waterproof ink pen

Basic watercolor set (such as a Crayola watercolor set)

Optional: additional watercolor brushes

No expensive art supplies are required.

Meet Your Teacher

Meeting Times

Thursday, Apr 16
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday, Apr 23
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday, Apr 30
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday, May 7
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday, May 14
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday, May 21
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Times are listed for your brower's timezone: UTC

What you need

Stable Internet Connection
Phone or PC with video conferencing capabilities
Sketchbook (9x12 inches or larger preferred)
Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 6B or an Ebony pencil)
Vinyl eraser (kneaded eraser optional)
Fine-tip Sharpie or waterproof ink pen
Basic watercolor set (Crayola watercolor set)
Optional: additional watercolor brushes

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$205.00

Get Your Seat

6 max participants

First session after Apr 16

Tip: Ask your employer to pay!

[email protected]

Shawn welcomes you!

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