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monday: 9:00a-2:00p
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Sample Sessions
for Digital Art Classes

This is meant to show the format and content of each class.  It may be adjusted to meet the level and preference of each group.  

Week 1: "Brush-tastic Beginnings"

Project: Create a whimsical monster friend!

Skills learned

  • Introduction to Procreate interface
  • Using and customizing brushes
  • Undo, redo, and navigating the canvas

Extra practice

  • Experiment with different brushes to make textures for fur, scales, or skin
  • Create more monster friends using what they learned

Week 2: "Layer Cake Creations"

Project: Design a layered cupcake with frosting and sprinkles

Skills Learned:

  • Understanding and using layers
  • Adding and adjusting colors
  • Organizing elements for a multi-layered project

Extra Practice:

  • Draw other desserts (cookies, donuts, etc.) and use layers for toppings

Week 3: "Shape it Up!"

Project: Build a silly robot with basic shapes

Skills Learned:

  • Using selection tools to create precise shapes
  • Transforming and resizing objects
  • Applying symmetry to create balance

 

Extra Practice:

  • Practice making new robots using symmetry tools or freehand

Week 4: "Texture Treasure Hunt"

Project: Draw a magical underwater scene with textured fish

Skills Learned:

  • Applying textures using brushes and patterns
  • Using clipping masks for detailed designs
  • Experimenting with opacity to create depth

Extra Practice:

  • Add more fish or creatures to the underwater scene, trying different textures

Week 5: "Color Pop Parade"

Project: Illustrate a parade float with vibrant colors

Skills Learned:

  • Creating and using color palettes
  • Applying gradients and blending colors
  • Using the smudge tool for soft effects

 

Extra Practice:

  • Draw a parade of floats using custom palettes

Week 6: "Finale Fiesta: Show-Stopping Scene"

Project: Create a complete illustration of a silly cityscape

Skills Learned:

  • Combining all skills: brushes, layers, shapes, textures, and colors
  • Organizing complex illustrations
  • Exporting and sharing artwork

Extra Practice:

  • Finish their cityscape or add characters to make it come alive
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carving it out of a broken board
carving it out of a broken board
carving a handboard out of old foam I found
carving a handboard out of old foam I found
Overly excited about breaking my first board
Overly excited about breaking my first board
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The ABCs of Surfing intros
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checking the swell charts online was the first and last thing I did everyday
loading up the boat at the marina
loading up the boat at the marina
I remember so many early mornings to get there in time for the swell
I remember so many early mornings to get there in time for the swell
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someone sent us this horse mask in a care package, so naturally we went around taking pictures with it
someone sent us this horse mask in a care package, so naturally we went around taking pictures with it
the original horse mask
the original horse mask
Suzuki Carry, aka our Scarry
Suzuki Carry, aka our Scarry
too much time on our hands
too much time on our hands
we spent so much time exploring the island
Before the Scarry, it was bikes only. (Torrential) rain or shine.
Before the Scarry, it was bikes only. (Torrential) rain or shine.
except when we would hitchhike
except when we would hitchhike
our bike gang
our bike gang