What kids will learn

• Turning an idea into a character concept using references and simple visual research

• Using shape language to design human, animal, and creature characters

• Refining key features such as hands, eyes, and facial details

• Building expressive gestures, body poses, and facial expressions

• Improving sketch clarity through clean linework and line weight

• Adding depth with colour, lighting, and shadow

• Presenting a finished character with a simple matching environment

What they’ll create by the end

• 1 original character design

• 1 final character presentation sheet

• 1 simple matching environment/background concept

• A clear process they can reuse for future characters

Who's it for

Designed for kids aged 9–12 who love drawing characters and want to build stronger skills step by step. Ideal for beginners and improvers — students just need an interest in drawing and a willingness to try.

(If your child is slightly outside this range but would love the course, feel free to message first.)

Materials

Students will need a sketchbook and basic drawing materials (pencils, erasers, and sharpeners). Coloured pencils are recommended for the colour sessions.

Optional Starter Kit - £15

To make things easy, an Optional Starter Kit can be purchased. It’s provided once at the start of the course and belongs to the student to keep.

The kit includes: an A4 sketchbook, HB and 2B pencils, an eraser, a sharpener, a fineliner, and a small set of coloured pencils.

(If you’d rather use your own materials, no problem; the kit is optional.)

Venue: Hammersmith Quaker Meeting - 30-32 Bradmore Park Rd W6 0DT

Safeguarding: The instructor holds an up-to-date DBS check, and sessions are delivered with age-appropriate safeguarding standards.

Time Table

Tue 20 Jan 2026 — 4:30–6:00

Tue 27 Jan 2026 — 4:30–6:00

Tue 03 Feb 2026 — 4:30–6:00

Tue 10 Feb 2026 — 4:30–6:00

— Tue 17 Feb 2026: NO CLASS (Half Term)

Tue 24 Feb 2026 — 4:30–6:00

Tue 03 Mar 2026 — 4:30–6:00

Tue 10 Mar 2026 — 4:30–6:00

Tue 17 Mar 2026 — 4:30–6:00

Tue 24 Mar 2026 — 4:30–6:00