Beginner Drawing Classes in Los Angeles, CA

It all starts and ends with drawing, the foundation every artist needs. If you struggle with form, core shadows and composition- then begin the class with tailored instruction on perfecting your drawing skills. Open to all ages & levels. What you will learn Learn to draw simple to complex objects Learn how to understand value Work...

This class is designed as an introduction to the basic principles of visual perception; and more specifically, how light describes form. We will cover the most basic aspects of vision: from purely practical considerations to more advanced concepts of shape, value, and edge. Students will begin to develop a form language, and work towards a fluency...

Learn about perspective, proportion, and spacial relationships. Then apply these concepts on paper as you develop your rendering skills. Topics include basic three dimensional objects, still life, and landscape. Additional areas of study include tonal values and composition. LATE PICKUP: All students must be picked up within 10 minutes of the end...

This class is for the beginner or advanced artist. You can learn to sculpt in figurative or abstract, terracotta or plasteline, creating large or small projects, with or without an armature. You can sculpt from your imagination, drawings, or photo. This class will help you create a sculpture from your imagination, drawing, or photo. We will guide...

In introduction to cartooning we focus on creating the characters.  This class uses student’s individual imaginations and styles to bring their own characters to life, whether they be human, animal, or something else all together!  Rather than teaching students how to draw in one way, they will be building on their own personal styles...

Figure drawing is part of the foundation of a drawing practice.  In this class we will seek to demystify drawing the body and rediscover the poetry of the human form.  Using a live nude model as inspiration, we will begin with a series of 30 second poses using soft charcoal to loosen up our technique, and then will move into studies of longer...

Introductory course to Car Design. This course is mainly focusing on how to draw a car in right proportion, which is the most important aspect in automotive design industry. Also, students will learn about draw car in perspective and develop line quality to build up mileage. Requirement: Pen / Prismacolor Pencils Sketchbook Laptop Let’s learn...

This is a great beginner class that lets you dip your toe in basic techniques of watercolor like basic color mixing, washes, wet on wet and placement. This class is fast, not drawing skills required and instantly gratifying. All supplies provided. 9/25 - Fall Botanicals  10/2 - Geometric Terrarium Botanicals  10/9 - Sunset Mountains ...

This class is to learn about basic digital painting. In this class, students focus to develop digital painting skill set and create design project for their art school application. Basic Tool Practice Learning all essential keyboard shortcut keys to improve your workflow Intermediate level of brush set up Observational Drawing Understanding composition...

Ready to try your hand at drawing with graphite? Give the Intro to Drawing with Graphite course a try. Tuition includes instruction at Pastimes for a Lifetime's beautiful zen studio, a Project Booklet you may keep and complementary use of school supplies. Ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art classes after a long absence. Learn...

Class is for beginning level students who are interested in pursuing a career in illustration. In this class, the instructor will cover the essential principles to drawing the human figure. Students will strengthen their drawing abilities by analyzing anatomy, proportion, gesture, form, and composition. REQUIREMENT: 18” x 24” Canson Sketch Pad...

Are you ready to wow your family and friends with your beautiful wood burned coasters? In this 2-hour workshop, we will go through the steps of choosing the right tools, drawing and burning a design. You will leave the class with a beautiful set of customized coasters and a valuable creative skill to beautify your own wood pieces!

Drawing with Graphite 101 + Project Booklet: Monthly Package Indulge your creative side and channel your inner-artist with this fun and informative Drawing with Graphite 101 course from Pastimes For A Lifetime. Your future self will thank you! Ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art class after a long absence. Basic skills are learned...

Learn about perspective, proportion, and spacial relationships. Then apply these concepts on paper as you develop your rendering skills. Topics include basic three dimensional objects, still life, and landscape. Additional areas of study include tonal values and composition. This weekly session offers artists of all levels to practice drawing the...

This studio class is for the beginner or advanced artist. You can learn to sculpt in figurative or abstract, terracotta or plasteline, creating large or small projects, with or without an armature. You can sculpt from your imagination, drawings, or photos. This class will help you create a sculpture from your imagination, drawing, or photo. Our instructor...