Art Lessons for Kids and Adults
Let's Draw Something Fun Art Exhibition and Classes
Group Exhibition at Upright Gallery
3 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4HP
1 - 3 March
Preview March 1 7pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm
This was a group exhibition featuring the artworks created in my Let's Draw Something Fun clubs for adults and children. Upcoming Let's Draw Something Fun classes:
July 28th, 2:00 - 3:30
August 18th, 2:00 - 3:30
September 22nd, 2:00 - 3:30
October 20th, 2:00 - 3:30
November 17th, 2:00 - 3:30
December 15th, 2:00 - 3:30
Let's Draw Something Fun
In these sessions you will learn how to create fun, quirky and interesting illustrations using a variety of art materials.
Join me at Modern Standard Coffee for a Sunday afternoon of Drawing Something Fun. If you are looking for fun in-person drawing assignments learning how to use a variety of materials, this is perfect for you. We will begin each session with a quick and quirky drawing game. I will then introduce the project for that day. It could be anything from drawing from life to creating fun illustrations of animals, people, buildings, plants, lettering and more. The subjects will vary from session to session. We will use fine liners, colouring pencils, illustration marker pens and more. This class is good for beginners but also challenging enough for those that want to get back into drawing again or want to join a community of other illustration enthusiasts.
With your ticket you will receive a large hot drink and two short bread cookies. Plus, the venue is totally delightful and great for this drawing get together. We have our own little room and it is ace.
These sessions are designed to welcome you back to the world of drawing with projects that are fun but also a little challenging. At the end of each session you will be given sketchbook assignments as sometimes it can be difficult to think of what to draw when it's just you and your sketchbook.
To find out more and book your spot (spaces limited to 10) please visit my Eventbrite page here.
Art Lessons for Kids
Are you looking for art lessons for yourself or your children? I have been teaching art to children ages 5 to 18 for nearly 20 years. I offer a variety of online and in-person art lessons for children of all ages. I have also been teaching art lessons to adults. My sessions are fun, light-hearted, full of information and chalk full of tips on how to use all kinds of art materials. If you are not within the Edinburgh area and would like to book art sessions, please get in touch. We can make a plan to have a session online to suit your timetable. You can contact me cassandraharrisonart@gmail.com
Testimonials from online art sessions with Cassandra Harrison
“I wanted to join Cassandra's Crash Course in Art History class for something fun and mindful to do during the lockdown. I didn't know what to expect and came to the class with an open mind. I loved Cassandra's warm, laid back, and friendly approach. She helped me reacquaint myself with my love of playful art and design. The course helped me to 'embrace those happy accidents,' and to approach art like playtime for adults! The classes were interesting, easy to follow and inspiring. I would highly recommend.” - Kay
"I attended the first, in person , session and really enjoyed taking a bit of time to learn more about a range of artworks - discovering some new artists in the process.
As global circumstances sent the next sessions online I was keen to carry on with the new format .I enjoyed the mix of learning about a genre ( in this case still life) through different examples and then exercises and prompts to get us creating ourselves . Cassandra has a very thorough knowledge of art history that she shares in an engaging and accessible manner to both children and adults . She is also an accomplished artist herself, able to inspire and encourage all levels of experience." – Rhiannon
“I was very nervous about joining an art class as I grew up with an older brother and sister who I thought could do art when I couldn’t. But I’ve really enjoyed exploring art as my daughter gets older (she’s just turned 7). She doesn’t think I can’t do art and I just give it a go. So wanted some space to explore themes in more detail and maybe finish a piece of art all by myself. I’ve loved this course more than I thought I would. I feel encouraged to explore my own style and experiment in my own way. And the mental space and time to myself is a special added bonus.” - Lorna
Want to know more? Email me at cassandraharrisonart@gmail.com
Artist and Art Educator
I have had the pleasure of teaching art in both the US and the UK. I have taught big groups, small groups, groups made of families, adults, children. Teaching what I know brings me great joy. Art History informs much of my own work, whether it be through certain techniques or different ways to use the materials. What better way to inspire others than to share what inspires me.