Digital Studio Sessions
A video art course for young creatives to follow at their own pace, with optional live sessions to join in.
Through Studio Sessions, your young creative will develop the foundations that open up the whole world of drawing:
Line, tone, shape, texture, observation, and their growing creative voice.
All through engaging, fun and supportive sessions with me, Joella.
What's Studio Sessions?
Six video lessons, each one focuses on a core drawing skill and just as importantly, the why behind it.
Think of it as giving young creatives a set of tools they can return to again and again. With that foundation, they can create in their own way, with confidence.
Your child will begin to see like an artist, noticing shapes, making confident pencil marks and
by the end, they’ll choose their subject, apply texture, and trust their own style.
Who’s This For?
Ages 7-8
(With support)
Enjoyable for keen young drawers with a little guidance.
Ages 9-14
(Perfect age)
Full of ideas, focus to follow lessons, ready to build skills.
Ages 15-18
(Refine & revisit)
Chance to revisit or refine techniques, same approaches I teach adults.
What’s Inside
Studio Sessions is for young creatives who want to go a little deeper with their art. It’s about building real drawing skills while also growing confidence, making their own decisions, and bringing in their own ideas.
Here’s what they’ll get:
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6 recorded video lessons, core drawing skills taught step by step, with space to add their own voice.
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Three monthly live sessions (optional) to share, connect, and revisit a technique in more depth.
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6 months access, so they can learn at their own pace and return to lessons whenever they like.
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Supportive creative community, a space to feel proud of what they’re making and inspired by others.
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Simple materials list, just paper, pencils, and a rubber. These basics are all they need to practice and grow lasting skills.
Course Structure
Foundations of Seeing & Making
Video session 1:
Marks with meaning
Video session 2:
Drawing what you see, not what you think you see
Building Visual Language
Video session 3:
Light, shadow & tone
Video session 4:
Texture & Mark making
Creative Voice & Expression
Video session 5:
Finding your Creative Voice
Video session 6:
The Final Piece Is Actually the Beginning
Community & Live Sessions
Alongside the videos, your child can join up to three optional live sessions during their 6 month access.
These add something special: a chance to revisit techniques, share what they’ve been making, and feel part of a creative group.
The course works perfectly on its own, but for those who do join, the lives bring extra encouragement and connection.
Why It's Different
More than tutorials: progress, structure, and real support
Studio Sessions is designed to keep creativity flowing, with progress that lasts, motivation built in, and support for both children and parents.
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Progress that builds | Each lesson follows on from the last, so children see their skills grow and want to keep going.
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Time to learn, without pressure | Six months access gives plenty of flexibility, but also a clear window so the course doesn’t get forgotten.
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Motivation to stay engaged | Optional live sessions add connection, encouragement, and something to look forward too.
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Support for parents too | Everything is in one place, with clear guidance, structure, and the reassurance that I’m here if you have questions.
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A balance of structure and freedom | Giving young creatives the tools they need, while leaving space for their own ideas and style.
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Every child learns differently. I believe in Studio Sessions, but if it isn’t the right match for your young creative, I’ll refund you whenever you need.
It’s designed to be completely approachable, no fancy materials, no pressure, and no ‘perfect drawing’ expectations. They’ll ease in gently, build skills naturally, and begin to see their drawing in a whole new way.
FAQs
What age is the course for?
Studio Sessions is designed mainly for young creatives aged 9-14. Younger children (7-8) can join in with a little support from a parent or sibling, and older teens (15-18) are welcome if they’d like to strengthen their foundations or build confidence.
Why the age range is broad?
Art isn’t about fixed levels, but how you use tools and ideas at any age.
That’s why the age range is broad. My teaching style is friendly, clear, and down to earth, so younger children can join with support while older teens can take the same skills further in their own way.
How long are the video lessons?
Each lesson is 15 - 30 minutes of teaching. There are natural moments to pause and draw inside the video; most children choose to pause a little longer and spend extra time on the activity, so the total making time is often more than the video length.
After each lesson, I set a small take-away task so they can apply the skill to a subject or project of their own. The sessions are designed to be revisited too. Going back over a lesson later helps young creatives notice new things and deepen their learning.
How long do we have access to the course?
Your child will have 6 months of access to all the video lessons, along with three live sessions included during that time. They can move at their own pace, step by step, or dipping back into lessons whenever it suits them.
What materials will my child need?
We keep it simple: just paper, pencils, and a rubber to begin with. In session 4 there welcome to use extra materials of their choice.
My No Stress, Anytime Refund Promise
I want Studio Sessions to feel genuinely helpful, inspiring, and worth every penny.
So if at any point you feel the course isn’t the right fit for your young creative, whether that’s after one video or halfway through, just send me an email and I’ll refund you. No forms, no awkward questions.
I believe good teaching should feel supportive, not stressful, and I want you to feel completely safe trying it out.
When are the live sessions?
Held on weekends, at different times each month to suit schedules and time zones.
How many live sessions are included?
Up to three, which you can join anytime within your 6 months of access.
How long are the live sessions?
Each one is about an hour.
Does my child need to turn their camera/mic on?
No, children can join however they feel comfortable.
What happens in the live sessions? Do they have to attend?
The live sessions are a chance to connect with other young creatives, share what they’ve been making, and sometimes revisit a technique from the course in more depth. They’re completely optional, the course works perfectly on its own, but they add an extra layer of encouragement and community.
Can we join from anywhere in the world?
Yes! Studio Sessions is fully online, so you can take part wherever you are.