Join Us for Drawing Lab This November! Meet Our New Teacher



Hi Joyful Families!We're excited to introduce Zoey Gill, our new Drawing Lab instructor, and invite your young artists to join us for a fun month of learning, drawing, and creativity!

Meet Zoey!

Zoey is a contemporary portrait artist who loves exploring different artistic mediums. She holds degrees in Studio Art, Art History, and Art Education, and brings valuable teaching experience from her time as a para educator with Vacaville Unified School District.Her experience working with students of different abilities has shaped her inclusive and encouraging approach to teaching. We're thrilled to have her sharing her artistic knowledge and creativity with our students!

What's Happening in Drawing Lab This November?

Our theme this month is Form & Value: Making Things Look 3D!

Have you ever wondered how artists make a flat drawing look like it pops right off the page? That's exactly what we'll be exploring! Over three weeks, students will learn how to use light, shadow, and shading to bring their drawings to life.

  • Week 1 – From Circle to Sphere: Turn simple circles into realistic, three-dimensional objects using shading and highlights.
  • Week 2 – Light on Different Forms: Discover how light and shadows work on different shapes while practicing observational drawing.
  • Week 3 – Build It, Then Light It: Put those new skills to work designing an original robot, imaginary creature, or invention!

Drawing Lab is designed for ages 8 and up, and students of all experience levels are welcome. Whether your child loves to draw or is just beginning to explore their artistic abilities, this class provides an opportunity to build foundational skills, develop confidence, and discover their own creative style.

We'd love to have your young artist join us this month!

Fridays, 1:30-2:45

Each 75-minute class builds on the skills learned the previous week, making this a wonderful opportunity to grow as an artist while having fun along the way.

Ready to join us?

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We can't wait to see what our students create with Zoey this month!

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