ONLINE: Doodling for Fun and Relaxation with Kieren Dutcher

Learn how fun and relaxing it is to sit with pen and paper and doodle! Are you one of those people who has always wanted to be able to draw, but felt discouraged or didn't know where to start? Are you always on the computer and worried that you're loosing your small motor skills? Do you want an activity that can help calm a restless mind? Doodling can help! Once you've learned a few basic designs, you'll be able to make up your own patterns and gain confidence in your own creative abilities.

This is also a great tool in the free-motion quilter's toolbox. As we tell all of our domestic and longarm quilters - if you can doodle it, then you can quilt it! We will be working with some continuous line doodle ideas that can translate directly into ideas for your next quilt!

Skill level: ✂️

This class is open to all levels.

Supplies:

We will email printable doodle pages prior to class. Other than that, you will only need to bring a pen of your choice. (You may want to try out a few different types of pen to see if you have a favorite!)

About the instructor: 

Kieren Dutcher is a third generation Oakland native and earned a BFA at California College of Arts and Crafts and an MA in Art Education at SFState. She worked as a graphic artist and then taught art to children for 20+ years. She currently teaches part time at NIAD Art Center, as well as workshops around the Bay Area. Her work is influenced by nature, kids’ art, folk art, and COLOR. When not teaching, she is in her studio painting or writing a series of picture books about women artists. Her work can be found in galleries and stores around the Bay Area as well as in her Etsy shop.

Cancellation Policy:

Class fees are transferable to another class or to studio credit if cancellation is made at least 72 hours before class. If cancellations are made after the 72 hour advance window has passed, we will not be able to issue refunds or studio credits. You can, however transfer the class to a friend.

If a student arrives 10 minutes or more after the start of class, it is at the discretion of the teacher as to whether the student will be admitted to the Zoom meeting. No refunds or studio credit will be given for late arrivals or no-shows.

Members use the coupon code IMAMEMBER at checkout to get a 15% off of the class cost. Interested in becoming a member? Find out more HERE!