Foundations of Drawing (7th-12th)

Foundations of Drawing

7th - 12th grade

Welcome to Foundations of Drawing! This course will help students build a solid foundation of representational drawing, sketching, rendering, perspective, as well as talking constructively about art. Alongside building skills, this course will encourage creativity and exploration of individual ideas and interests to broaden students’ visual language. 

We will use graphite and charcoal on simple newsprint. Students will be required to have a sketchbook that they will update regularly with their own personal, experimental art and observations. 

This class is designed for any skill level, but especially for those who have an interest in art and have a desire to start or further their art skills. So come ready to draw, make art, learn from mistakes, and have fun doing it! 

Materials to bring the first day of class: 

• Pack of Artists Pencils 

• Pack of Artists Charcoal 

• Newsprint sketchpad

• Finer paper sketchbook 

• Vine Charcoal 

• Kneaded Eraser

• Sharpener 

• Sketchbook 

• Simple Desk Easel (optional)

   

I will include links for each item, in an email this summer.

Cost of Class: $260 

Contact Info: [email protected]

Payment Method:

Venmo @ScarlettShim

Zelle 949-228-4547 (“James Shimabukuro”) 

Checks out to Scarlett Shimabukuro 

Scarlett graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a BFA (Illustration with an Entertainment Emphasis) in 2020. She has worked at Compass Bible Church in the Kids Ministry Department since 2018, as well as serves as a leader in the High School Ministry since 2022. She has had a variety of freelance jobs in illustration, conceptualization, and graphics. She is excited to foster students’ creativity and artistic skills. Scarlett got married in November 2023 to James Shimabukuro. Scarlett loves Jesus, animals (particularly cats and birds!), dancing, and plants. 

Is your student interested in pursuing art into college? -  I would love to help them assemble a college entry portfolio. I am available for one-on-one sessions to help encourage, curate and consult with your student to help them on the way to Art School!