Drawing Classes in Charlotte

In this class we will do a graphite still life drawing. I will go over hatching and cross hatching techniques to build value to create depth, and use basic shapes to build our objects. We will review how to create a dynamic composition to make a beautiful drawing! The techniques you will learn are foundational skills that can be applied to a variety...

Have you wanted to learn to draw people? Well, this course is designed for beginner to intermediate learners. We will learn how to construct the figure using various methods. Studying the basic proportions, and the dynamic actions, and some advanced techniques like foreshortening you will walk away with tools, techniques and ways of looking at drawing...

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a fun, stress-free environment where absolutely no experience is necessary. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover line drawing, and basic as well as more advanced watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers...

In this very beginning level cartooning class, learn the basic techniques of cartoon drawing and doodling. During this 1.5 hour course you will learn how to go from stick figures to actual faces. Learn the basics of drawing, create your own artistic style, get familiar with creating your own cartoon characters. Outcome will be actual fun cartoon faces...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Workshop Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Floral Watercolor for Beginners. Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a serene sky.  I'll walk...

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  Mixed media art brings together all of your artistic skills, even if they’re not as good as you’d...

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals, and if you're ready to learn more and take your watercolor flowers to the next level, look no further! This is the class you need! In this intermediate installment of my watercolor floral classes, we'll review how to choose the best materials and learn advanced techniques for painting gorgeous...

Virtual Learn to Paint a Poppy Field in Tuscany with Watercolors the Easy Way Learn how to paint landscapes in watercolor the easy way! Beginner in watercolor? This class was designed with you in mind and no prior experience is needed. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the basic techniques needed to complete the project. If you have...

Please join me in this fun and unique collaging class. You will learn how to use an assemblage of different forms (clippings from books, magazines, etc.) to create a new whole image. I will teach you how to train your eye to recognize which images to combine together and how to see a variety of options for using a single image all in an exciting,...

In this class, you’ll learn how to crochet amigurumi monsters and to freely express your own unique imaginations from your mind creatively. Important (Prerequisite) *Please make sure you finish making a basic amigurumi monster before you join the class.  Patterns will be sent to you after you purchase a class ticket. Please prepare a simple...

This class is intended for those who have taken a foundation course and would like to develop their skills further. Students will learn how to transition from drawing into an oil painting. Through a series of projects, we will work from prints of master works (supplied by teacher) and explore how to apply principles of drawing, light and color mixing....

This online drawing class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work.  This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation...

Learn how to draw what you see with graphite and other color media. Examine different artists’ approaches to a given topic while developing keen observational skills. Through discussions, lectures, and demonstrations you’ll discover creative responses to specific visual projects in this online course. Supply list:   Pencils   Erasers ...

Learn strategies to better navigate materiality, gesture, proportion, and light and shadow through the platform of an extended “master-copy” study. In this six-week online course, we’ll be completing two developed drawings (as well as a number of studies) from sourced images of historic, master figure drawings. Pulling from art history, these...

Discover drawing through the elements and principles of design. Starting with line, we’ll learn how to convey volume, think and see compositionally, create mood through value, and much more. Open to all skill levels and any drawing media you want to explore. Taught by Shannon Green. Join on your computer or tablet wherever you have internet. A Zoom...