If you are a sculptor or crafter wanting to make your own molds and casts on a small scale, this class is just what you've been looking for. This course is presented in two parts so that artists can pick and choose how much information they need.  This Level 1 portion is aimed at complete beginners with no prior molding and casting experience.  For those who have some previous experience and are looking for more complex techniques, starting with the Level 2 portion is a great choice.  Together, the two parts form a comprehensive look at the sculpture reproduction process. Learn with Easy-to-Follow Instructions In Molding and Casting for Sculptors, I demonstrate how to make several different types of molds over the course of three different projects. We will discuss the materials needed for molding and casting, how to cut and sculptures, mold box building techniques, cutting open silicone molds, creating two part molds, the benefits of pressure casting, cast clean up, and more. At the end of the class, you will have the knowledge to start building your own molds and making your own casts. No Previous Experience Needed Students will need to purchase materials in order to complete this class. Materials list with recommended brands and buying locations will be provided.  Previous molding and casting experience is not necessary. Beginner and experienced mold makers alike will learn plenty of new concepts, tips, and techniques in this class. Created with the artist in mind, Molding and Casting for Sculptors : Level 1 contains over 1 hour of video content with 10 total videos highlight sculpture-specific techniques throughout the entire mold making and casting process.

Welcome to Learn Brush Lettering Using a Waterbrush / Brush for beginners. In this class, I will teach you how to use watercolor and a brush to create a variety of styles of brush lettering! I will be demonstrating multiple alphabet styles using a watercolor palette, along with a waterbrush and simple paint brush! I will be sharing my tested tips and tricks to achieving modern calligraphy style brush lettering as well as how to create bold brush lettering styles simply using the same tools!. This class is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning brush lettering and would like an easy, effective method to build your lettering skills and practice. This type of brush lettering is very playful and with the use of watercolors, can be very bright and colorful too. I will be covering essential tools and items you need to have on hand to letter with. I will also demonstrate how to use the tools, and how to achieve a variety of style of lettering as we work towards lettering a simple quote. If you are curious about how to learn modern calligraphy style lettering using a dip pen and ink, check out my other online classes. As with all of my classes, I have created a free lettering guide providing you with a visual and practice sheets so that you can grow you skill right along with me as you watch the class. I'm excited for you to join me in this class as we play with watercolor and brush lettering!

This course is designed to give you, the student, a grasp of wood characteristics which will result in more attractiveness and structural integrity in all your future projects.  You will learn: - the five parts of a tree trunk and the two that are most serviceable - how wood structure makes end grain gluing worthless - how to read wood grain and why its important - how wood grain relates to wood movement - why reading wood grain is critical to proper planing direction - about wood strength and how heavy loads are handled with wood in compression - how to avoid boards with uncorrectable defects - how to select good boards - what species and types of wood are suitable for your projects - to do a “cut list” to figure out how much wood to buy for a project - characteristics of veneers, plywood, and marine plywood - when it is necessary to use dimensionally stable material.

Welcome to this course about Color theory and exercises. In this course, you will learn characteristics of color, how colors change their appearance, the theory and workflow of color matching and we'll do all this through various value and color matching exercises. My name is Mandar, a Fine Artist, and a sculptor. I will be leading you through this course. One of the major challenge which painting students face is mixing appropriate colors for their paintings. So, if mixing right colors is a challenge for you, you are not alone and you are here in the right company. I've designed this course for the artist in you who wants to improve your knowledge and expertise about color mixing. By the end of this course you'll know all the necessary theory behind color mixing but more than that you'll find out what exercises to do to gain color mixing mastery. I have simplified the technical terms while explaining the theory and have used a limited number of colors to do all the exercises. You don't need a lot of material to gain from this class and this will also save you money when you'll know how to mix just about any color from a very few basic colors. This course is good for complete beginners as well as for artists who have a few years of experience. Even if you have never had any artistic experience, you'll gain a lot from this course. Digital artists or even those who are just curious about colors will find this course rewarding. Color theory remains the same irrespective of which art medium you use. So, this course is not just for oil painters but for all kinds of artists. Join this class and start your journey towards color mastery. See you inside the class!

Monarch Butterfly 2.0—101 Reasons to Love Our Favorite Orange and Black Butterfly From A to Z is the second edition on the monarch butterflies that will expand your knowledge and admiration of the favorite and most loved butterfly in the history of man. After the first chapter summarizes the first edition called Monarch Butterfly 101—Learn About Monarch Butterflies in One Sitting some of the topics to wet your learning appetite are: • Exciting news and events about the monarchs such as the Blitz • Explanation of scientific names with tips on how to pronounce them • How to become a monarch expert on a professional level such as a Lepidopterist • Ideas of what you can do as a monarch advocate such as tagging monarchs • Tips on monarchs including fun butterfly related activities for the kids to do • Monarch mysteries answered such as how do they know where to migrate to • Answers to FAQs about the monarchs like why is global warming a threat to them • Little known facts about the monarchs such as how they are able to navigate • Lessons to learn on how you can help save the monarch by spreading awareness • Fun things to do like having your next reunion or party at a butterfly conservatory • How to have a vacation in Mexico with a tour to see millions of monarchs.

* There are no feedback from the pros in this course. In this course, the members challenge themselves to create original manga based on the Japanese folklore, "Momotaro". We had Kei Natsumi-sensei, a manga artist, draw a sample manga called "Nekotaro" and they use it as a reference in our lectures. 1. You can complete the manuscript of your original manga and understand the important points when doing it. 2. You can also learn the basics of how to make vertical-scrolling manga. Full-scale lessons from a school that has produced over 100 professional manga artists Receive video versions of lessons from Japan Animation & Manga College (JAM). We provide all kinds of classes that many professional manga artists took themselves. Get practical tips and insight into working as a manga artist that you can’t get through self-study. This course will be helpful for both complete beginners and those who already have some experience drawing manga, as it will help you improve your basic manga drawing skills and resolve your problems.

Learn the twists, tips, and techniques to transform balloons into wonderful sculptures. This instructional course teaches you how to make incredible figurines and hats like a professional balloon artist in just minutes. Simple (one balloon) to complex (multiple balloons) sculptures and combinations are presented with complete instructions. Additionally, hints and tips are provided for you to start your own business in this fun art.

Are you ready to become a creator of your own life? Do you feel like life is happening to you and not for you? Are you done with settling for less than your ultimate dreams? Are you ready for a new level of success and abundance? Maybe you are looking for guidance to discover your life vision and understand what you want in life. Or maybe you already know about Manifestation and always wanted to create a Vision Board but never got around to it. Whatever is your story, Vision Board is a perfect tool for everyone, helping you to get clarity around your true desires and manifest them into reality! In This Workshop You Will... Connect To Your Bigger Vision - Connect you to your Bigger Vision through a powerful visualising meditation, getting the clarity about what you truly want in life and where you want to go! Create A Physical Or Digital Vision Board - Make your own physical or digital Vision Board after watching our video lessons with inspiring images that speak to you! Learn How To Manifest Your Desires - Learn 5 steps to manifesting your heart's desires - the result of my extensive research that I'm successfully applying in my own life!

This online course walks you through how to make and sew Cute Stuff for Babies and Toddlers. It’s a curated selection of some of the cutest projects you can make for babies or toddlers to give as gifts or start your home-based business. You will learn how to make baby and toddler hats, sun bonnets, baby blankets and baby booties! Empower Your Creativity! Lots of videos show you how to follow along at your own pace in a well organized manner.  No ads or sponsored content.

Pen & Ink Drawing for Beginners. This is an easy to follow beginners course with detailed instructions, from information regarding the materials needed before you start, through to creating a finished drawing. For my subject matter I will working from flowers, but even if this is not a subject which interests you, the instruction given can be applied to all subjects and will be useful for anyone wishing to learn Pen & Ink Drawing techniques. The course should take a few weeks but each student will be working at a different pace and have a different amount of time to devote to practice. There is therefore no definite time line. There will be lectures with practical drawing exercises which are clearly demonstrated, and information will be available regarding professional artists' work, with examples shown, which are of relevance to the various lectures. Some of the lectures have additional downloaded material to supplement the learning experience. Taking this course will give you a unique experience in concentration and creativity. You will feel empowered and exhilarated by your achievements and you will find that you will be able to draw independently, with both skill and confidence.