Let's make drawing less complicated!

Are you looking for a clear learning path that's practical and fun? If your answer is yes then keep reading!

YOUR EXPERIENCE SO FAR:

WHAT YOU WANT:

Why Is Learning To Draw So Hard?

The problem with learning from Youtube is that there is so much content and many of the artists on Youtube aren’t teachers! They haven’t worked through drawing problems with real students.

Maybe you've looked around for courses but what you've found seems to involve lots of shading cubes and spheres. Now, this is one way to learn but it's not really that interesting. I’m on a mission to make learning to draw easier and fun!

To have an enjoyable experience learning to draw you need clear explanations from a teacher who understands how to guide you through the key challenges that beginners face.

How Can Sketch Club Help?

Sketch Club is a series of classes designed to teach you fundamental drawing skills through consistent practice...because its not enough to just learn the basic skills, you need to put them to use!

Each class is 1-3 hours long and covers a different subject AND focuses on a different skill like shading or perspective. Choose what you want to draw and learn as you practice!

Purchase courses and classes individually for life-time access or join the membership for monthly access to all content.

Choose your skill level

Start with a Learn To Draw course and then move on to projects when you feel ready.

Work At Your Own Pace

Finish a class in one session or spread it out over several days or weeks depending on your lifestyle

Practice What You're Interested In

Try out lots of different subjects and choose what you like the best to do more of!

$20 month | $192 year (save 20%)

Sketch Club Membership

  • Beginner to Intermediate classes

  • Learn To Draw courses

  • Exclusive access to new lessons

  • Personalised feedback whenever you want it!

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Hi, I'm Emily Armstrong, I'm an artist and a professional drawing teacher from New Zealand. 

I’ve developed my online courses from years of in-person experience helping adults to overcome common drawing mistakes and challenges, and I can help you too.

Join the Sketch Club membership for regular drawing project tutorials to keep you practicing. You can send your work to me via the Sketch Club community any time you need feedback or help with your drawing!

What Does The Sketch Club Membership Include?

  • Access to full length Learn To Draw courses

  • Step by step drawing projects

  • Feedback and guidance from an experienced drawing teacher 

Each month you'll get a new full length drawing tutorial which takes you step by step through how to draw a particular subject. In each tutorial we'll focus on a specific technique so you know exactly what you are practicing and how it is going to help you improve.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get better at drawing?

You know the answer to this... its the same way you get better at anything...through practice!

It helps to have a tutor or a course to guide you in what to practice, so you are not just randomly trying things.

To get more specific, learning to draw requires study and practice. Study is when you focus on a specific skill such as shading or proportion.
 
Practice is when you take all the skills you have and use them to draw something or anything! 

My Sketch Club drawing tutorials are great if you are stuck for what to draw but still want to practice to get better. Start with the Learn To Draw course included in the membership, and then mix and match whichever classes you like to make sure you keep improving.

How can you help me with my drawing?

How many times have you watched an artist demonstration on Youtube and been in awe of what they are doing? There are so many amazing artists out there. But how often do you come away from those videos feeling lost - yes it looks great but how can I do that?

I'm an artist, but I'm also a professional drawing teacher. I've been teaching art for over 20 years, including teaching at universities and running my own drawing classes, painting classes and life drawing classes.

Instead of showing you how I draw, I teach you drawing skills in ways that are tried and tested from years of experience teaching in-person classes. I keep things practical, with exercises specifically designed to improve observation and coordination.

I can also provide valuable feedback. I'll let you know what's working well in your drawing but I won't praise just for the sake of praise. I'll identify what you can improve and most importantly I can show you how to improve it!

Why should I join the membership?

There are plenty of classes and courses out there. You can follow courses in your own time and learn a few things. But real progress comes with commitment and feedback. By joining a membership you are making a commitment to yourself to practice. 

With my Sketch Club membership one of the main benefits is you have access to a drawing teacher any time you need help! You can send your work to me for feedback via chat, email or in the community. You can request tutorials on subjects or skills you are interested in. Whenever you have questions, instead of scrolling through Youtube for hours to find the answer, you can ask me directly and I'll share my advice or direct you to other resources. I may even make a tutorial about it!

Do you offer a money back guarantee?

All individual course and class purchases have a 14 day money back guarantee. Once you've purchased a course, take a week or two to check it out and if you are not happy with the content, request a refund within 14 days of purchase and I'll take care of it.

Memberships are not refundable but with a monthly subscription you can cancel at any time and you will not be charged the following month.

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