NOW REGISTERING 2026-2027

MR WADE IS A PROFESSIONAL CARTOONIST LIVING IN MICHIGAN. HE DOES

CARTOONS FOR BUSINESSES AND HAS TAUGHT CARTOONS TO ALL AGES SINCE 1992.

EACH DRAW CLUB CLASS IS STAND-ALONE...

THREE WEEKS ARE

LIVE ON ZOOM

...AND ALSO PART OF A BIGGER FOUR-WEEK THEME

WE EMAIL YOU A WEEKLY ZOOM LINK FOR CLASS...

...AND A JPG DRAWING TEMPLATE TO PRINT

PRINT THE TEMPLATE

AND JOIN THE ZOOM

LINK AT CLASS TIME

GATHER A FEW SIMPLE

DRAWING SUPPLIES

(LIST ON THE TEMPLATE)

WEEK FOUR IS A VIDEO STUDIO PROJECT

THE STUDIO PROJECT

(WEEK 4) IS SENT AS A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

YOU'LL GET A YOUTUBE LINK AND A TEMPLATE

WATCH ANY TIME THAT WEEK

& FINISH THE STUDIO PROJECT

IN YOUR OWN CREATIVE WAY

SHARE YOUR WORK WITH US WHEN YOU'RE DONE

(EMAIL, OFFICE HOUR, FB)

For brand new to moderately skilled illustrators. If you've never been in Draw Club and you're eight or older, start right here!

Ages 8-15, 55min Weekly

Zoom Classes meet:

TH 5:00-5:55 PM (EST)

8:00-8:55 PM (EST)

FR 1:00-1:55 PM (EST)

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Every week we draw and learn about a new animal while exploring pencil, ink and color.

Ages 8-18, 55min Weekly

Zoom Classes meet:

TH 7:00-7:55 PM (EST)

FR 2:00-2:55 PM (EST)

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Every month (four sessions), we draw simple graphic novels in various styles while exploring aspects of visual storytelling.

Ages 11-18, 55min Weekly

Zoom Classes meet:

TH 6:00-6:55 PM (EST)

FR 3:00-3:55 PM (EST)

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Your young illustrator's first drawing class. Develop foundational skills by drawing basic people/animals/objects/etc.

Ages 5-8, 25min Weekly

Zoom Classes meet:

TH 4:30-4:55 PM (EST)

FR 12:30-12:55 PM (EST)

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Mom & Me coloring/tracing/social skills class for early learners. Do art and life skills with your little one! Parent must attend.

Ages 4-6, 25min Weekly

Zoom Classes meet:

TH 4:00-4:25 PM (EST)

FR Noon-12:25 PM (EST)

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HOW DRAW CLUB WORKS

WHO TEACHES DRAW CLUB?

"It has helped me

progress so much in my

artistic skills because hands-

on learning helps keep me

focused on the task while

also having fun!"

"We've been

taking this class for years

and it never disappoints.

Both my 9 year old son and

my 6 year old daughter

love it."

-Julieta C

"The thing that

helps me the most are the

step-by-step instructions...

Mr Wade guides us through

how to do that specific skill,

one step at a time."

-Parker V

-Gracie W

YOU ARE NOW ENTERNING THE FAQ

What ages can join Draw Club?

Ages 4 and up. The ages for each Draw Club class are displayed in the class

summary and individual class web pages.

How often does Draw Club meet?

Each Draw Club class offering has one lesson per week. All of our classes have two time options available. Hopefully one of those times fits your schedule.

How long is a Draw Club lesson?

All Draw Club lessons run 55 minutes for ages 8 and up. Our younger Scribble Sketchers and Starting Sketchers classes run 25 minutes.

Who can join Draw Club?

Anyone in the class's age range can join. From anywhere. You just need a reliable internet connection.

What tools do I need for class?

You will need to print a JPG template to help your student follow along with the lesson. Our tools list is simple and posted above in the WHAT DOES A SESSION LOOK LIKE? section above

Are all Draw Club classes online?

Yes. We are currently only online. Drawing works well online, and almost feels like you're there in person.

Will Draw Club ever be in-person?

Draw Club started in-person. We moved online to serve more people. Someday we hope to do a bus tour and offer in-person Draw Club events so we can meet you all.

Are all Draw Clubs livestreamed?

No. Each month, three sessions are livestreamed, followed by a fourth, recorded session called the Studio Project.

What's a Studio Project?

A Studio Project is an exercise that brings the previous three weeks of techniques together into one lesson for your child to develop on their own. This is a chance to branch out beyond the step-by-step tutorials and into their own creativity and imagination. Take as much time as you want or need. And, if you're lacking inspiration, the Studio Project always has a step-by-step option as well, so we never leave you without support.

Are the livestreams really live?

Yes and no. Mr Wade is always there for the livestream running the class and interacting with the students, but the drawing portion is recorded. This helps us fit the video into the proper timing for the session as well as leaving time for breaks, jokes and comments.

What if I miss the live session?

Sometimes our time offerings just don't work for you. And sometimes other activities (sports, clubs, events, vacations) make it impossible to attend our live sessions for a while. When that happens, there is always the option of watching the recorded lesson on YouTube and doing the drawing exercise at your convenience. We post the video just after classes are finished for the week.

Can I just do the recorded videos?

Certainly. We love having you in class, but over the years we've had a number of students who only do the lesson using our YouTube videos. The videos are left up for a couple of weeks after the live class, and then we take them down, so if you choose to do class this way, don't wait too long or the video will be gone.

Can I join twice in a week?

If you want to do the lesson again, by all means join us during more than one session. Or if you can't make class at your normal time one week, you're welcome at one of the other time slots if it works better for you that week.

How many students per class?

Honestly, that varies. Sometimes it's very small. Other times it's very large. We don't have a limit on the number of kids in class. If class sizes are too big for everyone to share their work, you can always show Mr Wade your masterpiece during Office Hour, or send us a text/email with a picture of your work, and we'll give you some honest and encouraging feedback.

Do parents need to be present?

For our Scribble Sketchers (Ages 4-6) and Starting Sketchers (Ages 6-8) we do require a parent to be present to help during the session. Classes for ages 8 and up do not need a parent in attendance, but they can join in the drawing if they'd like.

How does Draw Club connect?

Email. Please sign up with an email address you'll check regularly...this is where we'll send you Updates, Zoom Links and Templates for class throughout the year.

If you're part of a homeschool co-op/

partnership or have ESA funds, all you have to do is send and email letting us know your name, your student(s) name(s) and age(s), which organization is paying for your class, and which Draw Club class(es) you'd like to join.

Does Draw Club have scholarships?

We do not currently offer in-house scholarships. We are trying register with as many educational support entities as we can to maximize access to Draw Club.

When is Office Hour

Office Hour for 2026-27 will be Friday from 4:00-5:00 PM (EST). Just sign in and

we'll all share/chat about our drawings.

Do I have to share my work?

No. We never force sharing. But we'd love to see your work and encourage you along on your drawing journey.

How do you evaluate my child?

We don't give grades. But we do critique any work that is shared with us. We

encourage first, and then as a student gets comfortable, we make positive suggestions.

Does this build an art portfolio?

Though our classes won't make your child a virtuoso artist in one year, we strongly suggest keeping a folder of your child's lesson work from each week. The goal of our classes is to teach techniques and styles, so your child's drawing skills improve. Every lesson may not turn out a masterpiece...but some will be awesome. If you keep your sheets in a folder, you'll be able to see your progression, and show a teacher/evaluator if needed.

I have 2+ students in a single class, do I pay for each one?

No. We like to give families a break. One price covers your whole household for any single class. For multiple kids getting together, but not in the same family, we have a Group option at check out that is a really great deal. We love it when you get together to draw!

Can we run a group Draw Club?

If you would like to run your own in-person Draw Club group using our lessons, you certainly can. You would need to purchase our Group option at check-out and then you are free to host as large group as you would like, either during our live time slots or by replaying the video at a convenient time for your group to meet.

Are there PBL projects?

Project Based Learning projects are not built into class, but if you need to do a PBL for evaluation, we have a list of various project ideas above, and we're happy to help critique your work as you go.

What if the internet goes down?

Storms happen. Draw Club has an automatic generator back-up, so if power goes down, we should be back up shortly. If the internet substation goes down, we can't fix that...but we'll still post the lesson for the week on YouTube. In the last four years, we've only had one day permanently interrupted by internet outage.

Is Draw Club accredited?

No. Academic accreditation is expensive and nearly impossible across all 50 states. But we've been doing classes with kids for 35 years...you'll be learning a ton.

Is there a Draw Club for adults?

As a matter of fact there is. Studio Sketchers for ages 18+ is a great way to develop your latent artist and manage stress at the same time. Click here to check Studio Sketchers out.

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