online
CF1: Permission to Play
Saturday April 18, 2026 from 7AM-10AM PST via Google Meet
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This 3-hour online class invites students to release perfectionism and reconnect with creativity through playful, low-pressure drawing exercises. Using pencil, ink, and markers, students will explore mark-making, movement, and intuition. The focus is not on “good art,” but on freedom, experimentation, and expression.
Theme:
Let go of perfectionism and reconnect with your creativity through playful, expressive drawing.
Essential Questions:
What happens when we stop trying to make “perfect” art?
How can play unlock creativity and confidence?
What might we discover when we trust our instincts?
Learning Goals:
By the end of this class, you will:
Release perfectionism and creative pressure
Build confidence in your artistic voice
Explore new ways of making marks and images
Develop a creative warm-up practice you can return to anytime
Skills Focus:
Expressive mark-making
Loose, continuous line drawing
Gesture and movement-based drawing
Layering with pen and marker
Drawing intuitively without overthinking
Key Activities:
Warm-Up & Introduction (20 min): Shift your mindset from perfection to play
Live Demo (25 min): Learn simple, freeing drawing techniques
Creative Warm-Ups (30 min): Fast, playful exercises to loosen up
Play-Based Drawing Session (75 min): Create freely with guided prompts and no pressure
Personal Expression Piece (30 min): Turn your exploration into a meaningful artwork
Opportunity for Sharing
This class is not just about making art—it’s about building connection.
You’ll have the chance to:
Share your work in a supportive, judgment-free space
Reflect on your creative experience
Connect with others who are also exploring and growing
Build creative friendships
Expect encouragement, inspiration, and genuine community.
Materials:
Sketchbook
Paper
Pencils
Pens
Markers
Wax Pastels
Artwork Examples:
REGISTER HERE
This 3-hour online class invites students to release perfectionism and reconnect with creativity through playful, low-pressure drawing exercises. Using pencil, ink, and markers, students will explore mark-making, movement, and intuition. The focus is not on “good art,” but on freedom, experimentation, and expression.