Sketching, ages 7-10



Sketching, ages 7-10
Learn techniques for sketching, drawing, and colouring in pencil. Students will follow the instructor in step-by-step lessons on how to draw various subjects. Students will gain a better awareness of simple perspective and proportion, gain more precise fine motor control, and observation skills.
This class focuses on drawing in pencils. If you are looking for a more general class where students do a combination of drawing, painting, and crafty stuff, check out Drawing & Painting or Mixed Media.
Supplies to bring
Drawing pad or sketchbook, preferably 9 x 12 inches or larger
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Pencil crayon set. (Recommended brands: Staedtler 48 pack OR Prismacolor Scholar 48 pack.) Please label with student’s name.
Fall Schedule 2025
All prices are subject to GST, and a non-refundable 3% registration fee.
Classes starting in September:
Sketching (Tuesdays 5:15pm, 7-10 yrs)
Tuesdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM,From September 9, 2025 until December 16, 2025
13 classes, $377 + GST
Instructor: HaleySketching (Wednesdays 5:15pm, 7-10 yrs)
Wednesdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM,From September 10, 2025 until December 17, 2025
15 classes, $435 + GST
Instructor: HaleySketching (Sundays 1pm, 7-10 yrs)
Sundays, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM,From September 14, 2025 until December 21, 2025
13 classes, $377 + GST
Instructor: Haley
Classes starting in November:
Sketching (Thursdays 5:15pm, 7-10 yrs)
Thursdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM,From November 6, 2025 until December 18, 2025
7 classes, $203 + GST
Instructor: Haley
Registration
Student work from past classes
Drawings from real life (still life drawings), made by students ranging from 8-10 years.
Raccoon drawings by 8 & 9 year old students.
Fruit bowls with shading, by 9 and 10 year old students!
By 7 year old student
Chrysanthemum drawings by students aged 7 and 8. We talked about the concept of overlap - a petal closer to us overlaps and covers parts of other petals. Students also practiced drawing petals that flip over.
Koi fish drawings in charcoal and soft pastels, by a 7 and 9 year old.