Sign up For One Month of Art Classes for Kids, Teens, or Adults at Life on Its Side Studios with Up to 53% Off
Experience great pricing on regular drawing classes suitable for all ages. Sign up today and unleash your inner artist
Looking to boost your drawing skills? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, these drawing classes have something for everyone. Great pricing makes it easy to join in the fun while learning new skills. Plus, with flexible class schedules, it's simple to fit creativity into your routine.
What We offer
- One Month of Kids Art Classes (4 classes a month) (1 class per week): Children's art lessons focusing on basic shapes, tones, texture, and color theory using pastels.
CHILDREN'S CLASSES - SAT OR SUN @ 10 AM
Children's art classes are designed for young students to learn how to build drawings from simple shapes as well as how to use tones to create depth and volume, and learn about creating texture. Each lesson will build on the previous one so that the students will be able to tackle more and more challenging drawings. Students will use pastels to learn about color and color theory.
Once students progress through the top level of drawing, they will move into learning basic watercolor techniques, incorporating the drawing skills they have learned.
Please dress children in art-friendly classes as some materials can be a bit messy. Class is 90 minutes.
- One Month of Teen or Adult Art Classes (4 classes a month) (1 class per week): Fundamental drawing techniques progressing from simple shapes to complex objects using various materials.
ADULT CLASSES - THURS 6 PM OR SAT 12:30 PM
Basics of drawing class that teaches fundamental drawing skills, which can make any art you create better. Students progress at their own pace and receive individual instruction even within a group class setting.
The class begins with still-life set ups that teach basic tools, observation, as well as breaking items into simple shapes. Students will work their way through simple setups to complex ones with multiple objects as well as complex objects.
After the drawing section is completed, students will move into working in tones, understanding how to add dark, medium, and light tones to create depth and volume within their drawings. Charcoal and pastel will be used at this stage.
After the tone section is completed, students will combine all of these tools and knowledge into learning to draw portraits using graphite and charcoal.
After the portrait section is completed, the student can choose which direction they'd like to take their studies into - painting (oil or watercolor), pastel, further figure studies, etc. It's all up to the student!
The fundamentals class can take from six months to a year to get to portraits. Timeline depends on consistent attendance, level of comprehension, and practice.
Class is 90 minutes.
Choose between kids' and teen/adult art classes tailored to different skill levels. The deal includes one month of weekly sessions where participants will learn fundamental techniques using various materials. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, ensuring steady progress.Why You Should Grab the Offer
This is more than just an opportunity to learn how to draw; it's about joining a community that celebrates creativity in all its forms. From unique events like the \Socially Sober Paint Party\ to showcasing local talent like Susan Lee's artwork, Life On Its Side Studios provides an enriching environment where you can grow as an artist. Classes are designed with flexibility in mind so you can progress at your own pace while receiving individual attention within group settings. With great pricing on offer, there's no better time to start nurturing your artistic talents.
Need To Know Info
About Life On Its Side Studios
Life On Its Side Studios was founded in 2006 by fine artist, Susan Lee. Trained as an Impressionist painter, Susan has been teaching fine art classes to children and adults for almost two decades. Her focus is on traditional drawing techniques used by the masters such as Degas and Monet. She has also had the opportunity to teach art to children in China for more than a year. She moved to New Orleans in 2020, teaching in a variety of places around the city. She opened Life On Its Side Studios in Harahan at the beginning of 2024 and is looking forward to building an inclusive and safe environment for all of her students. She can also currently be found selling her black and white watercolor portraits at the Frenchmen Art Bazaar on Frenchmen Street several nights a week.