Basics and Principles of Drawing – Advanced Level

Basics and Principles of Drawing – Advanced Level

Course Title: Basics and Principles of Drawing (Advanced Level)
Age Group: 9 – 11 years old
Instructor: Artist Hadeel Qar'aan
Days: Sunday & Tuesday – from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Course Duration: Two months, from June 14, 2026 to August 14, 2026 – 24 hours 
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Course Description:

This course is ideal for children who wish to explore and develop their artistic talents through visual art. Parents always seek to discover and nurture their children's abilities, and this course offers them the opportunity to identify their artistic inclinations by learning the fundamentals of art, focusing on imagination, creativity, and positive, enjoyable expression.

The developmental stage between 9 and 11 years old is marked by unique intellectual and physical changes, as children begin to define their interests and shape their personalities. Therefore, involving them in activities that build their self-confidence and enhance their ability to focus, perceive, and analyze is extremely important. Art plays a pivotal role in refining and developing a child's personality, making it a part of their daily life and influencing their future educational and career choices. Many forum graduates have found that learning art had a significant impact on their professional paths.

Furthermore, engaging in artistic activities helps reduce the time children spend on screens – a challenge many parents face. Research shows that learning the arts strengthens communication skills and contributes to improved academic performance by reinforcing responsibility, teamwork, and commitment.

Course Program:

Teaching the basic principles of drawing and using various media in an academic, enjoyable manner suited to the age group:

Drawing volumes using geometric shapes and connecting them to the surrounding environment.

Understanding perspective principles and their relationship to proportions and space.

Exploring the principles of shadow and light, and how light reflects on forms.

Learning the color wheel, color mixing, and understanding its relationship to perspective.

Experimenting with still life drawing, natural landscapes, and urban scenes.

Working with multiple materials such as printmaking with ink and painting on glass.

Using diverse media in artistic production: pencils, colored pencils, watercolors, and ink.

Exploring various art movements such as Cubism and Abstraction.

Learning about Palestinian and international artists and their drawing styles.

Producing handcrafted works using clay and collage to enhance visual perception and texture.

Opportunities:

Attending regular meetings with local artists.

Participating in exhibitions in Palestine and abroad.

Entering art competitions.

Opportunities to volunteer in community art projects.

Required Materials:

Materials will be provided by the forum as part of the course.

For home practice, the student should have:

Canson A4 sketchbook

Set of pencils, eraser, and sharpener

High-quality set of colored pencils

Tuition Fees:

600 Shekels for two months (all materials included)

Terms and Conditions:

Those wishing to enroll in the course must fill out the application and pay the full amount to secure a spot, allowing the forum to count the actual number of participants.

Commitment to attendance is essential to gain maximum benefit from the course educationally, technically, and socially.