Classical Sketchbook for Beginners

Designed for beginners, this 4-week course teaches simple steps for drawing realistically from observation. This course is also suitable for more experienced artists who want a thorough overview of the fundamentals of classical drawing.

Start any time, pause, and re-play as you wish!

Just grab some paper and a pencil, and follow along with Sadie’s clear, encouraging, step-by-step instructions for drawing a rose and a small bird figurine. Once you can draw shapes and shade them, you can draw anything you see!

UPDATE March 20, 2023: Sadie has added significant content to the course with 5 new drawing demos designed to help students master classical block-in drawing with a new final lesson: Block-In Practice.

3 Ways to Purchase Classical Sketchbook for Beginners:
1. Purchase any other course in our program and get this course included FREE
2. Purchase this course individually for $39
3. Become a member starting at just $39 per month for instant access to all our courses with affordable personal mentorship options and discounts on yearly memberships.

Classical Sketchbook is the first course in Sadie’s classical drawing program. Sadie introduces her classical drawing program here:

Introduction to Sadie Valeri Atelier’s Classical Drawing Program

This course takes about 4 weeks to complete for those who can spend 3-5 hours each week.

Four weeks is an average estimate for the length of time it takes most beginners to work through the lessons. All our courses are designed to work through at your own pace: You can pause, restart, and re-play as often as you like.

If you are a Feedback Member you can post your work for review twice a week for instructor feedback.

This course can be completed in a sketchbook or on a pad of drawing paper, working at a desk or table. When you complete this course you will be ready to start Intro to Classical Drawing, which is done working upright at an easel.

For specific recommendations on materials, see the the Materials tab at the top of this page.

Note: Closed Captions are still in process for this course. Thanks for your patience, they will be ready very soon!

3 Ways to Purchase Classical Sketchbook for Beginners:
1. Purchase any other course in our program and get this course included FREE
2. Purchase this course individually for $39
3. Become a member starting at just $39 per month for instant access to all our courses with affordable personal mentorship options and discounts on yearly memberships.

Start any time and work at your own pace.
All our courses are pre-recorded and include lifetime streaming access.