KAT Academy • ONLINE Spring Semester 2026 • fine art drawing classes for homeschoolers

Subjects and Mediums we will cover:

• Sketching from life

• Sighting and Measuring

• Smooth tone

• Charcoal

• White and black charcoal on toned paper

• Perspective

• Folds

• Pen and Ink

• Stipple

Your child will also:

• Learn various monochromatic mediums

• Complete projects with deadlines

• Practice following directions and guidelines

• Learn greater attention to detail and good presentation

• Learn about various artists, mediums, art movements, etc.

• Develop skills for critiquing and enjoying art

Where are classes held?

We will meet over Zoom.

What supplies are needed?

Most supplies will be inexpensive. I will give notice a few weeks before with detailed info to give you time to locate and purchase them. Some other small supplies will be needed or recommended as we move through the school year. Here is a list of supplies that will be needed throughout the year.

First Day of Class

• Set of drawing pencils: Can be found at any art store like Hobby Lobby, Michaels and also Amazon. These pencils come in a range of light (H) to dark (B) graphite and the range will look like something like this: 4H, 2H, HB, 3B, 6B. As long as you have some H’s and some B’s the set will be fine. Larger set would be best. Two examples: Small Set and Large Set.

• White Eraser: White erasers work best and won’t stain your paper. They can be found by the drawing pencils at the arts stores. Example erasers on Amazon.

• Sketchbook: 8×10 or larger is recommended
  

  Sometime in January

• Kneaded Eraser: small gray eraser that can be shaped like play dough

• A half inch 3-ring notebook: recommended to keep handouts and project specs for the school year.

• Good Sources: We will use pictures to draw from for more in depth projects a few weeks after class begins. Start collecting high quality photographs your child would like use as sources to draw from throughout the year. Pages from magazines or calendars are best. National Geographic for animals, places, nature and people. Printed picture books on any topic are also a good option. Prints from a home computer will not have as crisp detail or high contrast as printed magazines or books will have. I will send pictures to show examples of good sources in September. Having a collection of images your child likes will help when the time comes to choose their next subject.
  

  Later on in the Semester:

• Bristol Board pad (9x12)

• Tracing Paper (9x12)

• A set of Micron pens

• Charcoal pencils and toned paper

• Odds and ends like a ruler, T-square,

  Most art supplies are 40% every other week at Hobby Lobby and Michaels often runs sales as well as gives coupons.

What happens with missed classes or cancellations?

Zoom meetings will be recorded so your student can watch our lesson when it’s convenient. Handouts are emailed after class, so your child should have everything they need. As always students can get help from me outside of class time. Refunds are not given for missed classes.

If class is cancelled (due to my illness, tech issues, etc.), we will make up the class at everyone’s convenience.

What will students learn?

In addition to inspiring lessons on art history and art appreciation, students will be taught many various skills related to drawing along with how to use drawing pencils, pen and ink and charcoal. There will also be some projects with reasonable deadlines that I will set once I see everyone’s working pace. Students should plan to work on art projects outside of class a little each week and can contact me during the week if help is needed.

What will class be like?

Class structure will generally follow a routine of learning a new skill for the day / art history / drawing exercises followed by quiet time working on the assigned project while I speak with each student and give individual help on what they’re working on. There will also be time for fun art-related activities to keep everyone engaged and break up a period of working on projects if needed. The extra 15 minutes gives us time for switching subjects, getting supplies settled, analyzing art with discussion. All students benefit from overhearing instruction to each student while they work.

How can we communicate?

I will set up a Google Classroom where I will post zoom links, help for choosing supplies, handouts, class recordings and announcements. This will also be a place for students to share images of their work with me before class meets.

More questions?

Please email me at art@rebeccafinch.com with any questions you have and I’ll respond as soon as I am able.

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