1-on-1 Procreate for Beginners: Private Digital Art Lessons

The learner shares their iPad screen and the tutor demonstrates on their own. Each session introduces two or three tools through a small drawing, such as a glowing jellyfish or a cartoon pet. The tutor goes at the child's pace and builds toward a final piece on a subject they choose.

How classes work

Each 45-minute session is one learner with one teacher. There is no fixed lesson plan or set number of sessions: families book as many as they want, and the teacher sets the pace and focus around the learner's goals and gives feedback as they work.

What we can work on

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  Canvas, Gestures and Brushes – Set up a canvas and learn undo, zoom and brush size.

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  Layers – Draw a simple scene on separate layers.

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  Color and Palettes – Choose colors that work together.

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  Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks – Shade without going over the lines.

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  Blending and Glow – Use smudge and blend modes.

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  Text and Shapes – Make a poster with lettering.

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  Planning Your Own Piece – Sketch and plan a final illustration.

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  Finishing and Exporting – Complete, export and record a time-lapse.

Ages 8-14. No digital art experience needed. Procreate installed on an iPad, with a stylus.