Winter term classes begin on January 6th. Late registration is still available for some classes.

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Online Illustration Classes

Affordable High Quality Art Classes with Top Industry Artists

Teacher Artwork by Colin Quigley

Learn Illustration Online

Learn to draw and paint with style with our collection of illustration classes. Our courses cover topics such as cartooning, making comics, and illustration.
Our Online Art Classes feature live class instruction (in EDT time), access to recorded videos and personalized feedback from the instructor.

You can now combine 3, 4 or 5 classes to avail a 5, 10 or 15% discount on your purchase!

Check out all available online art classes below.

Term Dates

Fall 2024 TERM

Start Date: September 23rd 2024
End Date: December 2nd 2024
In Progress

Winter 2025 TERM

Start Date: January 6th 2025
End Date: March 16th 2025
Registration Open

Spring 2025 TERM

Start Date: April 7th 2025
End Date: June 15th 2025

Summer 2025 TERM

Start Date: June 30th 2025
End Date: September 7th 2025

Online Illustration Classes

Individual online classes now grant you the option of choosing a method of learning most suited to your needs and lifestyle. Learn by attending Live Online Classes , Pre-Recorded classes with Live feedback , or watch high quality Video Access Only

  • Spring 2025
Level 1
Level 1

Strong fundamentals in traditional drawing, painting and sculpting are the foundations to create amazing artwork.

This level is about solidifying the fundamentals, getting a refresher on the most important art principles, and learning tricks to create realistic drawing and paintings.

Intro to Cartooning

Learn constructive drawing techniques behind some of the greatest draftsmen of animation and comic art

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  • Winter 2025
Level 1
Level 1

Strong fundamentals in traditional drawing, painting and sculpting are the foundations to create amazing artwork.

This level is about solidifying the fundamentals, getting a refresher on the most important art principles, and learning tricks to create realistic drawing and paintings.

Intro to Comics

Learn the basics of developing your own eye catching 3 page comic from ideation to publication

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  • Spring 2025
Level 2
Level 2

Second level classes are for students who have a good foundation in the basics of realistic drawing (such as perspective, proportion, shading and colour theory) and already know how to use Photoshop, but need more in-depth knowledge to create professional and complex artwork.

This level is about expanding knowledge, strengthening skills, and transitioning to the world of concept art and illustration.

Animal Sketching

A 10 week course which teaches you the tools and techniques required to draw animals with convincing and believable features

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  • Winter 2025
Level 2
Level 2

Second level classes are for students who have a good foundation in the basics of realistic drawing (such as perspective, proportion, shading and colour theory) and already know how to use Photoshop, but need more in-depth knowledge to create professional and complex artwork.

This level is about expanding knowledge, strengthening skills, and transitioning to the world of concept art and illustration.

Gestural Figure Drawing

Learn the basic skills required to sketch figures for animation

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  • Winter 2025
Level 3
Level 3

These courses are for people who can already draw and paint realistically and can create complete digital illustrations.

Level 3 classes will help students to give a new edge to their images, properly render their digital work, and bring them closer to a professional level.

Intro to Illustration – Book Covers (5 Weeks)

Create an eye-catching book cover in this 5-week illustration class!  Only $190!

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  • Winter 2025
Level 3
Level 3

These courses are for people who can already draw and paint realistically and can create complete digital illustrations.

Level 3 classes will help students to give a new edge to their images, properly render their digital work, and bring them closer to a professional level.

Intro to Illustration – Game Card Art (5 Week)

Create stunning art for popular trading card games in this 5-week illustration class!  Only $190!

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Currently Unavailable

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  • Spring 2025
Level 1
Level 1

Strong fundamentals in traditional drawing, painting and sculpting are the foundations to create amazing artwork.

This level is about solidifying the fundamentals, getting a refresher on the most important art principles, and learning tricks to create realistic drawing and paintings.

Currently Unavailable

Intro to Cartooning

Learn constructive drawing techniques behind some of the greatest draftsmen of animation and comic art

Click here to save your spot on the Waitlist

Learn More

  • Spring 2025
Level 2
Level 2

Second level classes are for students who have a good foundation in the basics of realistic drawing (such as perspective, proportion, shading and colour theory) and already know how to use Photoshop, but need more in-depth knowledge to create professional and complex artwork.

This level is about expanding knowledge, strengthening skills, and transitioning to the world of concept art and illustration.

Currently Unavailable

Animal Sketching

A 10 week course which teaches you the tools and techniques required to draw animals with convincing and believable features

Click here to save your spot on the Waitlist

Learn More

  • TBD
Level 2
Level 2

Second level classes are for students who have a good foundation in the basics of realistic drawing (such as perspective, proportion, shading and colour theory) and already know how to use Photoshop, but need more in-depth knowledge to create professional and complex artwork.

This level is about expanding knowledge, strengthening skills, and transitioning to the world of concept art and illustration.

Currently Unavailable

Children’s Book Illustration

Learn how to create stylized illustrations for children's literature

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Questions and Assistance

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