Video Course
Online Studio Sessions
A self-paced drawing course for young creatives 7-14
Designed to help children understand how drawing really works, not just copy, but build skills they can use again and again, with me, artist Joella Wheatley.
What’s Included in Studio Sessions
• Six carefully planned drawing lessons
• Around 6+ hours of guided teaching and working time
• Three optional live sessions
• Six months’ access to revisit and deepen skills
• Direct teaching from a practising artist
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Optional further explorations after each session
£80 one time payment
Learn to really look
Slowing down and noticing the shapes, tones and details that make drawing come alive
See how light and shadow actually build a drawing
And how simple marks can change everything
Feel more confident making decisions
Mixing curiosity with solid foundations
Move beyond copying
Making thoughtful choices and beginning to develop their own way of seeing and drawing
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.
Why It's Different
More than tutorials: progress, structure, and real support
Studio Sessions is not just a collection of videos. It’s a space where young creatives build skills that translate into their own creative practice and where parents see confidence grow.
What sets it apart:
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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: Lessons are clear, steady, and easy to return to.
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Connection that feels optional: Live sessions add rhythm, not obligation
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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.
It’s simple to step into. 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.
From my studio to yours
Studio Sessions is taught by me, Joella, an artist and educator with over 14 years of experience teaching children and young people, and more than 7 of those years working online. My approach to teaching art has always been rooted in two things:
How children actually learn, and how I work as an artist myself.
I care deeply about building strong foundations, but just as much about giving children the space to think, pause, and explore ideas in their own way. I’ve seen time and again that when young creatives are given calm structure, clear guidance, and room to work independently, confidence grows naturally.
That belief sits at the heart of Studio Sessions.This course isn’t about rushing through techniques or producing a finished result. It’s about helping young creatives develop a way of thinking and working that they can return to again and again, in art, and beyond.
Start Studio Sessions Today
A thoughtful online drawing course for young creatives.
Six carefully guided drawing lessons
Around 6+ hours of creative learning
Optional live sessions once a month
Start anytime and create at their own pace
The course is available now and can be started straight away. Once you sign up, everything will be ready in your account, with a gentle introduction to help you settle in. Your child can work through the sessions in their own time and return to them whenever it feels right over the next six months.
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
Join a live session at any point held monthly on weekends.
These are relaxed online meet ups where we revisit techniques, look more closely at ideas, and share work if they’d like to.
What parents have been noticing......
“My daughter was so excited to get started that we spent the first day working through it, it’s brilliant.”
“They are just like a toolbox, and he’s learning how to shape his creativity. I can see him getting more confident using new techniques. I’ve really enjoyed doing this alongside him.”
“She has taken the skills learned so far outside of the classes, drawing in the evening before bed as a calm exercise to end the day. It’s early days, but I can already see it building her confidence.”
“He could transfer the skills and techniques learnt to other drawings.”
“The pacing is good and it’s easy to follow.”
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 25 - 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 usually about 1 hour.
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.