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9 - 16 yrs
Tue, May 6, 2025 - May 27, 2025
4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Class Experience
Students will explore the medium of charcoal, including its history from ancient civilizations to the present day. Foundational principles of drawing are taught prior to using charcoal on toned or mixed media paper. Each lesson will build on the last, easing students into more complex drawings. The instructor will provide a subject each class or the student can provide the subject. Student participation in class critiques will be encouraged each lesson.
What you'll learn
- Foundational materials, tools, and surfaces for drawing with charcoal
- Techniques including rough sketching, rendering, shading, layering, blending and subtractive drawing
- How to build details after basic shapes are drawn
- How to apply white and black charcoal together on a toned surface
Sample Class Format
- Introduction to materials (including teacher demonstration each class)
- How to create your own toned paper
- Using charcoal to draw simple forms (still life)
- Creating depth and contrast using a value scale
- Mark-making to create texture (landscape or animal)
- Line vs volume (portrait/figure)
Other Things To Know
How To Participate
Attend class via Zoom video
This class will be hosted on Zoom video conferencing platform. You will receive an email 30 minutes before class starts with a link to the class and access instructions. We recommend you make sure your device is up to date and meets all system requirements before class.
What To Bring
- ART SUPPLIES are NOT included in your online class fee.
- General's Charcoal Drawing Assortment (https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-charcoal-drawing-assortment/) . Set includes: 2 charcoal pencils with premium incense cedar wood barrels, 3 compressed charcoal sticks, 4 willow charcoal sticks, sharpener, kneaded eraser
- White charcoal pencil (https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-white-charcoal-pencil/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3Dwhite%20charcoal%20)
- Blending stumps (https://www.dickblick.com/items/gray-paper-stumps-assorted-set-of-12)
- Toned Paper 9”x12” or 11”x14” - Grey, Blue, or Tan (student’s choice) (https://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-400-series-toned-mixed-media-pads/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3Dtoned%20paper)
- Mixed Media Pad 9”x12” or 11”x14” (https://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-400-series-mixed-media-pads)
Reviews for Creatively Wild Art Studio
4.7 out of 5
Based on 121 provider ratings
Alexandra B.
Apr 18, 2025
Improvements:
I enrolled my kids thinking that the studio would provide some kind of instruction or prompt or special idea with materials but it was really just more of an "open studio" type of situation and while it was pleasant for them, not worth the $100.
Creatively Wild Art Camp for Kids- Half Day PM
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio - Camps | Instructor: Annie Wagner, Austin Aura, Bradley Clayton, Damian Gong, Danielle Warren, Joshua Sue-Ho, Kayla Lahman, Leysan Nigma, Nick Hill, Reed Oka-MacLaren, Sabrina Quint, Sara Monroy Vargas, Tyler Scott, Ty Peterson
Response from Creatively Wild Art Studio
At CWAS we view all feedback as a learning opportunity and an occasion to consider an alternate artful approach to our teaching style. Although we foster an environment in which every individual is encouraged to run with their imagination while we provide guidance, we understand that it’s not a “one size fits all” approach. We invite your kids to a complimentary class of their choice. Thank you
simone N.
Apr 17, 2025
Loved:
Our kids Loved the Stop Motion Day Camp program
Improvements:
They said it was slow starting in the morning but it more than made up for the late start by the end of the day they are excited to return to the program
Creatively Wild Animation Camp for Kids + Teens
Location: Creatively Wild Art Studio - Camps | Instructor: Annie Wagner, Austin Aura, Bradley Clayton, Damian Gong, Danielle Warren, Joshua Sue-Ho, Kayla Lahman, Leysan Nigma, Nick Hill, Reed Oka-MacLaren, Sabrina Quint, Sara Monroy Vargas, Tyler Scott, Ty Peterson
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
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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!
