Youth Arts: Sketching

Give your young artist a creative boost with our beginner-friendly sketching class! Sketching is an essential skill for any artist, as every masterpiece begins with a simple sketch. In this class, they will learn the basics—shapes, shading, and perspective—while building their confidence. They’ll discover how to turn their ideas into art, all in a fun and supportive environment. Perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their skills!

Janice Althouse has been an educator for 28 years in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. She has taught various grades, though her favorite is 2nd. Happily married and with three grown children, Janice has taught art classes for many years after exploring art classes in college. She feels art is an amazing way to express yourself and believes that all art is so beautiful to look at – whether you’re talking about children’s art or adult art. Janice loves art and thinks that getting started in any kind of art medium is the first step to becoming creative. She is so excited to be given the opportunity to teach at the Festival of Arts this year.

Parents or guardians are required to fill out and sign a waiver before their child can participate in the Youth Art Classes. Waivers will be available to sign before the start of the class. You can expedite the check-in process by printing and bringing the signed waiver with you.