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9 weeks for Lazy Sketchers
This course will motivate your everyday sketching with no effort or fear of failure. It doesn’t matter if you have experience or if you have never sketched before. This course is for those who want to start a new hobby.
Sketchbooking is a very democratic and easy going approach to art. It is most important to be able to capture your feelings on the paper and express your emotions at this moment of your life. Sometimes a 5-minute sketch gives you more memories that a professional photo.
In this course you will learn many interesting and useful techniques. You will be introduced to traditional and non-traditional materials that may be used for sketching.
The process of learning will allow you to go from simple to complicated subjects comfortably. You will learn how to gain the confidence to sketch every day so you will be proud of your new hobby!
You don’t need any special skills to start your first sketchbook. You can do it in a cafe, in the park or while travelling. Botanical sketches and many other subjects are very popular with sketchers. The course will give you 200+ ideas to sketch.
This course designed for all ages and for all skills levels.
ZOOM package for online study with full teacher support START Thursday November 3rd,2022 9 ZOOM classes with private access to class video recordings 9 homework reviews (text or video) 20+ sketching in mixed media 20+ practical exercises Video access: 9 weeks with teacher support + Lifetime for self-studying
Once you register and enroll for this course you will get access to the course content and ZOOM link.
You will get access to all support materials previous of the first day of the course. Please print them or make sure that they will be available at your device(s) for use during the class.
Course Content
What is in the course?
What materials are the best to get so you do not overspend.
How to create your own sketchbook. Professional secrets about how to save time and money.
How to choose your own style of sketchbooking.
How to do beautiful signs. Basics of lettering and composition.
How to create value and shapes of subjects.
How to use different materials and tools: pencil, ink, pen, markers, watercolour, milk, coffee, tea, wine etc
Zoom will be used to host live interactive classes. After the class you will get private access to Zoom class recordings. The online study process will be simple, stress free and understandable for every student. There will be many exercises that will help you to become a confident sketcher and to find your own style.
The course contains 9 two hour classes. After each class you will have a week to do your homework. Individual homework review will be posted on the lesson page weekly.
The schedule:
ZOOM lesson 1
November 3rd, 2022
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will learn how to choose a sketchbook and how to make it.
You will be testing different materials that you can use for sketching.
ZOOM lesson 2
November 10th, 2022
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will learn the basic of composition rules.
ZOOM lesson 3
November 17th, 2022
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will learn how to create beautiful and clear lettering. You will be introduced to the basic of lettering and different types of fonts.
ZOOM lesson 4
November 24th, 2022
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will learn the basic rules of proportions, sizing and framing in the sketchbook format.
ZOOM lesson 5
December 8th, 2022
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will practice creating very quick sketches.
ZOOM lesson 6
January 5th, 2022
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will learn how to capture the mood of the moment.
You will be introduced to the basics of colour theory.
ZOOM lesson 7
January 12th, 2022
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will practice creating sketches using different material combinations: ink and coloured pencil, ink and watercolour etc
ZOOM lesson 8
January 19th, 2023
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will practice creating fast sketches using alternative materials: coffee, milk, salt, soy sauce etc
ZOOM lesson 9
January 26th, 2023
7PM to 9PM EST Montreal
In this lesson you will practice creating themed sketches and try different styles of expression of your feelings or ideas.
You will be introduced to 200+ ideas of what to sketch in your personal sketchbook.
Buy now and pay it in 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks
Student’s work:
Materials that you need for this course:
Sketchbook, any quality, small size 5.5x8.5 recommended;
Printer paper, couple sheets per class
Drafting or Parchment paper, roll (optional)
Pencil, any quality; HB and 4B recommended
Eraser, any quality; Black and Kneaded recommended
Smudging stick
Permanent black markers, at least one size 0,5 and one 1,0, MICRON is recommended
Fountain Ink pen, LAMY Safari is recommended
Ink Brush pen, Pentel is recommended
White pen, SAKURA Gelly Roll 0,8 recommended
Coloured pencils, any quality (wax based, oil based, watercolour based), at least yellow, blue and red
Coloured markers, any quality (alcohol or/and watercolour)
Watercolour paint, any quality, any colours
Watercolour brushes, any quality (at least one small and one big)
Special materials for Lesson 1:
Different types of paper, total 15-20 sheets. For example, printer paper, watercolour paper, pastel paper, drawing paper, draft paper, craft paper, coloured paper, textured paper, wrap paper etc
Card stock, heavy weight 2-4 sheets; Or an old unneeded book cover
Fabric for sketchbook cover, recycled (optional)
Hot glue gun (optional)
Double side tape
Reinforced tape, Gorilla recommended
Craft needle with a big eye
Binding cord or sewing cord, white colour
Scissors
Hammer and a nail
Special materials for Lesson 8:
cream, coffee, soy sauce, tea - 1-2 table spoon each
iron
hair dryer
