ADULT ACADEMY

AGES 18+ · 8 WEEKS · IN-PERSON

Adult Character Design Academy

Strengthen your drawing fundamentals while developing original characters with greater consistency, movement, anatomy, costume design, and visual storytelling.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Build beyond basic character drawing through focused studies in construction, anatomy, posing, costume and prop design, consistency, and sequential illustration. Lessons emphasize understanding the structure behind the drawing rather than simply copying an instructor demonstration.

COURSE A · WEEKS 1–4

Character Illustration Foundations

Week 1 — Facial Form

Week 2 — Features

Week 3 — Figure Construction

Week 4 — Full Composition

Course A students conclude with a class showcase.

COURSE B · WEEKS 5–8

Character Design & Visual Storytelling

Week 5 — Dynamic Posing

Week 6 — Consistency Sheets

Week 7 — Prop Assets

Week 8 — Sequential Layouts

Course B students conclude with reviews and a class showcase.

HOW THE ACADEMY WORKS

Class Format

• 120-minute weekly classes
• Small-group instruction
• Traditional art instruction with & digital-friendly techniques sprinkled in
• Students may take the full Academy, Course A, or Course B
• Limited individual drop-in spaces

Who Is This For?

This Academy is designed for adults who already enjoy drawing and want to strengthen their character-design and illustration skills through structured instruction.

Students do not need professional experience, but the course moves beyond "never touched art" fundamentals.

PRICING

Enrollment Option

Early Bird

Regular

Full 8-Week Academy Courses A + B · complete Academy kit included

$375

$425

Course A Weeks 1–4 · Academy kit included

$200

$255

Course B · Returning Academy Student Weeks 5–8 · for students continuing from Course A

$200

$255

Course B · New Student Weeks 5–8 · required Academy materials included

$265

$320

$40

Individual Drop-In Class

Limited spaces may be available for individual lessons.

Drop-in registration does not include a take-home Academy kit.

WHAT TO BRING

Your materials are provided.

Academy students receive their materials at the beginning of their course. Please bring your Academy kit back in the provided bag for each class afterward. A closed water bottle is welcome, too.

UPCOMING SESSION

Next Session

Dates: To be announced

Time: Evening session

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Registration: Coming soon

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QUESTIONS?

Not sure if the Adult Academy is the right fit?

Visit the FAQ page or contact Petites Étoiles Atelier for help choosing the right program.

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