Sketchmasters Drawing Camp
Sketchmasters Drawing Camp is a hands-on art intensive designed for students who want to build real drawing skills — fast.
Starts Mon, Jun 15
2:00 PM UTC · 1h
5 sessions
Stephanie
4.6
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Build a full value scale using HB, 4B, and 6B pencils to control light and shadow in any drawing
Develop loose, expressive "sketchy" line technique using wrist movement for dynamic, confident marks
Break down complex subjects — animals, faces, flowers — into geometric and organic shapes for easier drawing
Apply shading and highlighting techniques to make flat drawings look three-dimensional
Draw realistic facial features (eyes, noses, mouths) with accurate proportions and placement
Use colored pencils and artist crayons to create gradients, blends, and color mood in botanical drawings
Train observational skills — including negative space — to translate what you see accurately onto the page
Develop a personal drawing style by experimenting beyond reference materials
Meet Stephanie.
Stephanie
Stephanie Krause is a seasoned teaching artist and museum educator with over 25 years of experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has passionately brought art to life for all audiences—including young learners, families, and educators—by leading hands‑on art classes, book arts workshops, and innovative outreach programs. In addition to her long-standing work at the Met, Stephanie has enriched communities through her teaching roles at the Kennedy Center, New York Public Library, and Center for Book Arts. With six years of experience as an online teacher—including virtual lessons for the Met—she expertly adapts her engaging, interactive methods to digital platforms. Her dynamic approach seamlessly blends classical techniques with modern technology, inspiring creativity and lifelong learning both in-person and online.
Sketchmasters Drawing Camp is a hands-on art intensive designed for students who want to build real drawing skills — fast. Over the course of the camp, students work with pencils, colored pencils, and artist crayons to master shading, line control, proportion, and composition across a range of exciting subjects: animals, faces, plants, and more. Each session introduces new techniques while reinforcing the fundamentals, so students finish with a toolkit they can actually use. Whether you're a total beginner or someone who's always doodled but never had formal instruction, this camp meets you where you are and pushes you further than you expected.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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