Online Drawing Camp: Inspired by Animals! (5 consecutive days)
In this intensive 5-day camp, up to 9 young artists (ages 9-13) will immerse themselves in animal drawing! Each day features a different animal subject as students develop techniques, explore their creativity, and build a portfolio of animal artwork in just one week!
In this intensive 5-day camp, up to 9 young artists (ages 9-13) will immerse themselves in animal drawing! Each day features a different animal subject as students develop techniques, explore their creativity, and build a portfolio of animal artwork in just one week!
In this intensive 5-day camp, up to 9 young artists (ages 9-13) will immerse themselves in animal drawing! Each day features a different animal subject as students develop techniques, explore their creativity, and build a portfolio of animal artwork in just one week!
FOR WHO: Ages 9-13 (number of students: minimum 3, maximum 9)
WHERE: Zoom, and a Google classroom
WHEN: The class meets once weekly for 50 minutes
(I also offer an ongoing weekly version of this class between September-May!)
SUMMER 2025:
June 2025:
June 2-6, 2:00-2:50pm EST
June 9-13, 8:00-8:50am <—This section is offered on Outschool - click there to register for that!
June 9-13, 1:00-1:50pm EST <—This section is offered on Outschool - click there to register for that!
June 23-26, 5:30-6:20pm EST
July 2025:
July 28-August 1, 4:00-4:50pm EST
August 2025:
August 18-22: 9:00-9:50am EST
August 18-22: 6:00-6:50pm EST
Other sections TBD - feel free to make a request
SCHOOL BREAKS:
DATES TBD - feel free to make a request!
WHAT IS THIS CAMP?
In this five-day camp, students will explore animal drawing through a balance of technical skill and creative expression. Each week, we'll focus on a different animal using photos as inspiration.
While students will learn foundational drawing techniques, we won’t aim for photo-realism - instead, they’re encouraged to get as creative as they want: making a snout longer, changing fur color, or fun details to the animals or background (clothing, other animals, a different setting - the sky’s the limit!).
Mistakes are part of the process and are expected! Whether students want to focus on realistic practice or experiment with playful exercises, I support them in developing their own artistic voice and confidence.
At the end of the week, they’ll have a fun portfolio of different animals!
WHAT HAPPENS IN CLASS?
We’ll do:
A quick check-in or warm-up exercise to get started
Guided demonstrations and tips (with my hands shown on a document camera)
30–35 minutes of focused drawing time, where students can work at their own pace
Sharing our work — students can show their progress if they wish, but sharing is never required!
Throughout, I offer encouragement and guidance, making sure each student feels supported whether they stick close to realism or explore more expressive, imaginative directions.
WHAT ART SUPPLIES DO LEARNERS NEED?
Paper: 9x12 or A4 drawing paper (ideally in a sketchbook to track progress)
Pencils: a basic #2 pencil works, but if possible, I recommend adding a 6B for richer shading (eg, Ebony pencils)
Eraser: it’s great to have a separate eraser, not just the one on a pencil
Materials to add color: eg colored pencils, markers, crayons, or other preferred media
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