Joel's School

This After School virtual class is intended children 9 to 13 years old. 

• Session Format: Virtual, in real time.
• Age Range: 9-13 years old.
• 5 one hour sessions.
• 3:45 - 4:45 Central; 4:45-5:45 Eastern.
• Wednesdays: September 2, September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30.
• Teacher: Joel Berman
• Course are in English.
• Questions: [email protected]

Arts classes in the current American education system are lacking profound and thoughtful lessons geared toward developing fundamental visual thinking skills.

Give your child the fundamental building blocks of visual creativity through freehand sketching: The ability to communicate graphically; to understand composition, proportion, and perspective; and to develop an essential non-digital skill that provides relief from computers and other screens.

Students will draw during each session - we ask that your child photograph their drawings and email them to us so Joel can five focused, collaborative and personal feedback during each class. The program works best for your child when their drawings are uploaded for open discussion and review.

Learning Objectives:

• Students discover the following freehand sketching skills and techniques: composition, value/contrast, contour lines, and perspective.
• Participants improve their ability to use freehand sketching as a thinking tool and way of expression.
• Students increase their focus and memory while learning about the existing built environment.