Lessons in Art
Group Workshops in Tucson:
Click on the hyperlinks at the end for more information and registration.
NOTE: I won't be teaching for most of June and July, but classes will begin again full swing in August!
I'll also be a vendor at Tucson Audubon's Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, August 7-11
Introduction to Ink (The Drawing Studio)
Saturday, April 27, 1-4PM
$40, materials provided
Whether sketching in a coffee shop or a high desert valley, ink pens are a great way to take your drawing practice out into the world. Ink is also ideal for creating bold, high contrast images. We'll learn introductory techniques for using ink, including stippling and cross-hatching. We'll learn about coquille and water-soluble Pilot pens. Register here.
Paint a Silk Scarf (Raebird Creations Studio)
An introductory level silk painting class
2 Saturdays (you must attend both), May 18 and 25, 1-4PM, $100
all materials provided
Experience vibrant dyes flowing across lustrous satin silk in this 2-day workshop. Participants will paint their own wearable piece of art! On day 1, we'll design our scarves and apply water-soluble resist. On day 2, we'll mix and apply colors. Register with an email.
Sketching Wildlife (Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park, 445 South Alvernon Way)
Friday, August 9, 9am-12pm $30, bring your own materials, email for supply list
This event is sponsored by Tucson Audubon as part of the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
you don't have to be a festival participant to participate in this class
Drawing helps us pay attention and see the world around us with a fresh eye. In this class, students will practice foundational drawing skills while learning about local Sonoran Desert birds and other wildlife. No prior experience necessary. Register with an email.
Click here for a full list of classes for children/youth with The Drawing Studio.
Classes in Raebird Creations LLC Art Studio are added a month ahead of time, so check back here periodically for more or sign up for my monthly newsletter.
Party and Event Sessions:
Invite Raebird Creations to facilitate an artistic project for guests at your event! Includes birthday parties, sleepovers, baby showers, bridal showers, and more! Simple, easy-to-follow instruction by artist Saraiya Kanning. No prior experience necessary.
Private and Group Lessons:
Online Education
Raebird Creations offers online distance education using Skype or Facebook video chat. One-on-one live lessons are accompanied by handouts shared via email or Google Docs. Wherever you are in the world, we can connect and share our passion for art-making! Lessons are $25/30-minutes. Single lessons will introduce a medium and practice foundational skills. Sets of 3 or more lessons are used to design, complete, and reflect on art projects.
Online lessons include drawing and painting mediums, as well as creative writing. We'll work together to choose a medium and project that fits your interests! Lessons are open to children, youth, and adults.
Click on the hyperlinks at the end for more information and registration.
NOTE: I won't be teaching for most of June and July, but classes will begin again full swing in August!
I'll also be a vendor at Tucson Audubon's Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, August 7-11
Introduction to Ink (The Drawing Studio)
Saturday, April 27, 1-4PM
$40, materials provided
Whether sketching in a coffee shop or a high desert valley, ink pens are a great way to take your drawing practice out into the world. Ink is also ideal for creating bold, high contrast images. We'll learn introductory techniques for using ink, including stippling and cross-hatching. We'll learn about coquille and water-soluble Pilot pens. Register here.
Paint a Silk Scarf (Raebird Creations Studio)
An introductory level silk painting class
2 Saturdays (you must attend both), May 18 and 25, 1-4PM, $100
all materials provided
Experience vibrant dyes flowing across lustrous satin silk in this 2-day workshop. Participants will paint their own wearable piece of art! On day 1, we'll design our scarves and apply water-soluble resist. On day 2, we'll mix and apply colors. Register with an email.
Sketching Wildlife (Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park, 445 South Alvernon Way)
Friday, August 9, 9am-12pm $30, bring your own materials, email for supply list
This event is sponsored by Tucson Audubon as part of the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
you don't have to be a festival participant to participate in this class
Drawing helps us pay attention and see the world around us with a fresh eye. In this class, students will practice foundational drawing skills while learning about local Sonoran Desert birds and other wildlife. No prior experience necessary. Register with an email.
Click here for a full list of classes for children/youth with The Drawing Studio.
Classes in Raebird Creations LLC Art Studio are added a month ahead of time, so check back here periodically for more or sign up for my monthly newsletter.
Party and Event Sessions:
Invite Raebird Creations to facilitate an artistic project for guests at your event! Includes birthday parties, sleepovers, baby showers, bridal showers, and more! Simple, easy-to-follow instruction by artist Saraiya Kanning. No prior experience necessary.
- Make a vibrant watercolor or acrylic painting. 2 hours, $200.
- Make memory wire bracelets and matching earrings. 2 hours, $200.
- Package includes materials for up to 5 people, after which guests may be added for $10 each.
- Each package includes a special gift for the birthday person, bride-to-be, or guest of honor!
- Customize colors and subject matter to match your party!
Private and Group Lessons:
- Private lessons in drawing, painting, and creative writing. $25/30-minutes. You may invite a friend and split the cost.
- For visual arts mediums only: $10 material fee per project per person, unless students provide their own.
- Open to children, youth, and adults.
Online Education
Raebird Creations offers online distance education using Skype or Facebook video chat. One-on-one live lessons are accompanied by handouts shared via email or Google Docs. Wherever you are in the world, we can connect and share our passion for art-making! Lessons are $25/30-minutes. Single lessons will introduce a medium and practice foundational skills. Sets of 3 or more lessons are used to design, complete, and reflect on art projects.
Online lessons include drawing and painting mediums, as well as creative writing. We'll work together to choose a medium and project that fits your interests! Lessons are open to children, youth, and adults.
