This course is included FREE with the purchase of any of our other courses!
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!
3 Ways to Purchase Classical Sketchbook for Beginners:
1. This course is included FREE with the purchase of any of our other courses!
2. OR: Purchase this course individually for $39
3. OR: 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. This course is included FREE with the purchase of any of our other courses!
2. OR: Purchase this course individually for $39
3. OR: 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.
For this course you will need:
Paper (any sketchpad or drawing paper)
Pencil (medium-softness HB recommended)
Eraser (any kind)
Pencil sharpener (any kind, but Sadie uses a Blackwing sharpener)
Printer
Some lessons require printing an image with a standards home printer at 8.5 x 11 inches
Optional helpful tools:
Pencil extender (for making a short pencil longer)
Trace paper or translucent vellum paper
Kneaded eraser
Retractable, pen-style eraser
Retractable cutting blade for sharpening your pencil
Sandpaper for sharpening your pencil
For specific recommendations for all these materials please see the
Graphite Drawing Materials List
See materials lists for all the courses in the menu under Help:
All Materials Lists