Foundations of Drawing (7th-12th)

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Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA 92624, USA
Sep 10 2026
May 27 2027
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  1. Thu12:10 pm - 1:40 pm

Description

Class Title:
Foundations of Drawing

Grades:

7th-12th Grade

Course Description:
Welcome to Foundations of Drawing!

This course helps students build a strong foundation in representational drawing, including shading, rendering, perspective, observational skills, and thoughtful composition. Alongside these technical foundations, students will be encouraged to creatively develop their own artistic ideas and interests, broadening their visual language along the way.

Units in this course include learning how to draw the human figure, placing objects in perspective, and studying historical art movements. We’ll look to the art masters of the past—and present—to learn from their techniques, approaches, and visual storytelling.

Students will primarily work with graphite pencil in their personal sketchbooks. Occasionally, we will also use colored pencils, oil pastels, and pen and ink.

This class is designed for artists of all skill levels, especially those who have an interest in art and a desire to grow their skills. Come ready to draw, make art, learn from mistakes, and have fun in the process!

(There is no prerequisite for this class. There will be repeated content from last year.)

Materials to bring to every class:
Drawing Kit with Pack of Artists Pencils, Kneaded Eraser, Hand Sharpener
Sketchbook
(I will include links for each item, in an email this summer.)

Cost of Class (per semester):
$290

Payment Info:
Venmo @ScarlettShim
Zelle 949-228-4547 (“James Shimabukuro”- Husband)
Checks out to Scarlett Shimabukuro

Contact Info:
Email: [email protected]

Bio:
Scarlett graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design in 2020 with a BFA in Illustration, with an emphasis in Entertainment. From 2018–2026, she worked in the Kids Ministry at Compass Bible Church, where she led the Kids Ministry Music Team and coordinated a weekly Kids Bible Club. She also served as a small group leader in the High School Ministry from 2022–2026.

In addition to her ministry work, Scarlett has completed a variety of freelance art projects in illustration, conceptual development, and graphic design. 

She married James Shimabukuro in November 2023, and in the summer of 2026 they welcomed their firstborn daughter into the family.

Scarlett loves Jesus, animals, sushi, and dancing. She is looking forward to fostering creativity and artistic skill in her students!

Class dates

09/10/2026, 09/17/2026, 09/24/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/08/2026, 10/15/2026, 10/22/2026, 10/29/2026, 11/05/2026, 11/12/2026, 11/19/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/03/2026, 12/10/2026, 12/17/2026, 12/24/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/07/2027, 01/14/2027, 01/21/2027, 01/28/2027, 02/04/2027, 02/11/2027, 02/18/2027, 02/25/2027, 03/04/2027, 03/11/2027, 03/18/2027, 03/25/2027, 04/01/2027, 04/08/2027, 04/15/2027, 04/22/2027, 04/29/2027, 05/06/2027, 05/13/2027, 05/20/2027, 05/27/2027

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 7 to 12.

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 16

Registration period

Registration starts on 02/23/2026 and ends on 05/03/2027.

In-person location

Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA 92624, USA
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