Course Levels
Wondering where you fit in? This page will help you out. Just know that we don’t “enforce” any suggested prerequisites — jump in where you feel comfortable starting!
The big picture:
Getting started on your art path
Try a Level 1 “Jumpstart” class to review basics; even intermediate or advanced students have found that being self-taught has left gaps in their foundations, and a Level 1 course can clear those up quickly.
Midway in your journey
Level 2-4 classes help grow you past that beginner stage and build up your confidence level! Mini classes are short and have fewer lessons but others are longer and more indepth to keep you growing in your art.
Taking new advanced steps
Level 4 and 5 classes might be right up your alley, and could help spur on your continuing journey in art! Those are beginning to be created on this website, so be sure to subscribe to the email list to be notified of new courses.
Crafters vs fine artists
I totally believe that ALL creators are artists, whether the final outcome is framed, stashed in a sketchbook, or mailed! I have tried to create classes that can apply to ALL artists, with techniques you can apply well beyond the class itself.
Art course levels
Tap on the graphic for each level to view all courses available at this time.
Experience with the medium:
Novice
No prior experience required
Drawing skills students need:
Little or none
Drawings provided or use your stamps
Content taught in Level 1 classes:
Foundations
Color theory, simple shading, techniques
Experience with the medium:
Familiarity
Foundations, a little experience
Drawing skills students need:
Little
Sketches provided or simple drawings taught
Content taught in Level 2 classes:
Techniques
Various applications of the medium
Experience with the medium:
Intermediate
Prior experience required + foundations
Drawing skills students need:
Some basics
Drawing simple scene elements
Content taught in Level 3 mini classes:
5 lessons
Simple scenes, drawn images, or techniques
There are two types of Level 4 courses, and they’ll be obvious: non-watercolor media, and Landscape Foundations. The latter are preparatory before moving to Level 5 classes.
Experience with the medium:
Intermediate+
If you successfully took mini classes, you’re ready
Drawing skills students need:
Adventurousness
Some classes have sketches, some don’t
Content taught in Level 4 classes:
Scenes or images
Variety of lessons on targeted topics
Experience with the medium:
Intermediate+
Comfort making larger paintings
Drawing skills students need:
Adventurousness
No sketches provided; working from photos
Content taught in Level 4 classes:
5 large paintings
Lessons exploring an aspect of landscapes
Experience with the medium:
Advanced
Comfort in creating larger frame-able artworks
Drawing skills students need:
Comfort
No sketches provided, working from photos or videos
Content taught in Level 5 classes:
5-10 pieces
Lessons on a topical theme