The At-Home Sketchbook (Online)

At-Home Sketchbook (Online) - Schedule (Course Times are in the Eastern Time Zone)

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Introductions
• First Activity: On My Table - Discussion of table still life paintings by Matisse and Bonnard. Choosing an object on your table; guided instruction in elements of composition, proportions, etc.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• Second Activity: Through My Window - Discussion of window-view paintings by Matisse and Bonnard. Sketch a view through your window. Guided instruction in using a soft pencil, blender, and eraser to create richly toned drawings.

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Break for Lunch

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Third Activity: My Room - Discussion of how Bonnard and Matisse painted their living and work spaces. Watercolor drawing/painting of your room.

2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

• Fourth Activity: Other People - Discussion of figure paintings/drawings by Bonnard and Matisse. Drawing figures in cafes using on-screen images. This practices the “real world” activity of sitting in a cafe and drawing what’s around you. (Note: loose sketching and quick expressive drawing is the aim, rather than exactness).

Materials (~$25)

• 3b pencil
• Eraser
• Watercolor brushes
• Mixed media sketchbook (for dry media such as pencils + wet media such as watercolors) (Product) 
• Paper stump (Product) 
• Travel watercolor set (Product)

To use Zoom, you will need access to a computer (preferred) or mobile device with internet access. This is a list of basic system requirements.

Screen Size

• Zoom are best viewed at a minimum screen size of 11+ inches. If you want to use a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the mobile apps for Zoom.

Operating Systems

• macOS 10.13 or newer (Interlochen recommends Apple products)
• Windows 10
• chromeOS
• Apple iOS or Android

Computer Speed and Processor

• Use a Mac or PC 5 years old or newer if possible. While it is possible to use an iPad or mobile device, the experience will be better for you on a laptop or desktop.
• If using a laptop, it should have the following specifications:
• At least 4GB of RAM
• At least 2GHz processor

Internet Speed

• Minimum of 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps upload