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Thu, Apr 10, 2025 - May 1, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Class Experience
Drawing increases many of the cognitive functions that researchers typically label as the 'creative' and 'right brained' activities. Research shows through drawing your brain stem can actually get thicker. The idea of the different parts of the brain having specific functions is that when we draw we experience we shift from our usual mode of thinking. Being able to make this shift deliberately and consciously is crucial to learning to draw from observation. The ability to shift thinking modes at will has important implications for thinking in general and for creative problem solving. In this course develop perceptual skills necessary to see things as they really are. With focused tuition and weekly practice , perceptual skills of drawing can be taught in a relatively short space of time so you will be able to render what you see accurately. The focus in our course will be on perception and is beneficial to all skill levels even beginners who feel like they cannot draw! This process takes practice and returning students are encouraged and will be accommodated for.
Sample Class Format
- Study the basic skills: Seeing and drawing relationships through perspective and proportion.
- Learn how to see and draw lights and shadows: “shading”
- How to identify and see negative space.
- Drawing as a whole (called the gestalt ) the essential nature of the observed subject, which emerges spontaneously .
- Explore upside down drawing exercises: Drawing your subject matter upside-down helps students practice recognizing shapes and lines and forces you to draw with the right side of the brain.
- Exercises in how to see and approach: Edges + contours, negative space, proportion, perspective and using a basic unit as measurement, light and shadow and values.
Other Things To Know
To reschedule a single class, purchase a Rescheduling Ticket 24 hours before class.
To reschedule a full semester, email us for a credit (less a $75 admin fee). No refunds will be provided.
What To Bring
- All Drawing supplies are included in your course fee: Paper, Pencils, Charcoal, Pastels, inks.
- We recommend bringing a sketchbook of your own so you can track progress and write notes and practice exercises at home.
Reviews for Creatively Wild Art Studio
4.7 out of 5
Based on 119 provider ratings
Meriam L.
Apr 3, 2025
Loved:
Wonderful introduction to basic principles of drawing. Reed synthesized the material in a way easy to understand, and was encouraging and supportive. The atmosphere of the studio is both stimulating and relaxing. I learned so much during the semester.
Beginner Drawing + Illustration Technique for Adults
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio | Instructor: Reed Oka-MacLaren
Mark S.
Mar 25, 2025
Loved:
Good instructor with an easy-going manner. Provided guidance and appropriate feedback.
Improvements:
Nothing comes to mind.
Beginner Drawing + Illustration Technique for Adults
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio | Instructor: Reed Oka-MacLaren
Hope C.
Mar 24, 2025
Loved:
I joined my son to do the past Sunday classes with the beginning illustrated art class on Sunday at 11 o’clock. He told me that he enjoyed it and want to do more classes , so l’ll be continue with those classes regularly on a Sunday. Thank you so much for providing my son, the necessary outage he needed with his artwork. See you soon.Ms. Hope
Improvements:
At this time, nothing. Maybe in the future you can add one of your programs and Staten Island New York. I know many of individuals would love joining your art program.
Beginner Drawing + Illustration Technique for Adults
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio | Instructor: Reed Oka-MacLaren
hyla s.
Feb 23, 2025
Loved:
Excellent class and projects. My daughter had a great time and really liked the teachers.
Improvements:
Based on what my daughter said there wasn’t a ton of room for creativity- she felt like she had to stick to the way the teacher said to do the projects.
Creatively Wild Art Camp for Kids
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio - Camps | Instructor: Annie Wagner, Austin Aura, Bradley Clayton, Danielle Warren, Joshua Sue-Ho, Kayla Lahman, Leysan Nigma, Nick Hill, Reed Oka-MacLaren, Sabrina Quint, Sara Monroy Vargas, Tyler Scott, Ty Peterson
Irena M.
Jan 29, 2025
Loved:
The snacks and the supplies
Improvements:
Add some free play time
Creatively Wild Art Camp for Kids
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio - Camps | Instructor: Annie Wagner, Austin Aura, Bradley Clayton, Danielle Warren, Joshua Sue-Ho, Kayla Lahman, Leysan Nigma, Nick Hill, Reed Oka-MacLaren, Sabrina Quint, Sara Monroy Vargas, Tyler Scott, Ty Peterson
Creatively Wild Art Studio Location
Meet your Instructor
Tyler S.
About Creatively Wild Art Studio
Since 2009, Creatively Wild Art Studio has been providing top-quality visual arts instruction in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn. Our studio is committed to presenting an innovative and vibrant range of learning opportunities accessible to all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. We balance our classes with professional skill development and a fun approach so students are relaxed and open to learning. Our team of teaching artists (made up of working artists) is committed to delivering first-class instruction through professional-level skills, equipping students with the tools they need for their art journeys. We strive to be an open source of enrichment: let's go Creatively Wild!
We offer full courses and drop-in options for all ages and levels all year long.:
-Adults 18+ | all levels
-Teens 9-17 | all levels
-Kids 4-8 | all levels
-Toddlers 2 months- 4 yrs
-Online classes for teens 9-17 yrs
-In-person and online private classes for all ages and levels in any media
Our award-winning program includes school break camps for kids and teens. We're nominated as the Best Camp in Brooklyn (Best of Brooklyn Awards) for the third year running! Our camps are offered throughout the year: summer, spring break, winter break, and most public holidays and school recesses.
We also offer birthday parties, adult painting parties, and corporate team building. Check out our website for more!
