In this class, you’ll learn how to use digital programs like Procreate and Clip Studio Paint as tools for drawing, painting, and mixed media art. Included in this class will be a mix of drawing lessons, digital tool demonstrations, and how the two can blend together. You’ll be given the tips and tricks needed to expand your learning far beyond the duration of this class.
This class will primarily focus on Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, but lessons can be adjusted and adapted to similar free programs such as Krita, Ibis Paint, and Autodesk Sketchbook.

Instructor: Rowan Collins
Location: Classroom 2A
Time: Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Level: For anyone interested in digital drawing, age 13-100
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Fall Session (6 weeks)
Dates: Sep 16 - Oct 21, 2026
Tuition: $180

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Materials
A drawing tablet, touchscreen device, or computer with stylus support is highly recommended, though not required. Students should have at least one digital drawing program installed before the first day of class. Either Procreate or Clip Studio Paint is recommended to follow along in class, but other free alternatives like Krita, Ibis Paint, and Autodesk Sketchbook are welcome as well.

Here are the links to the mentioned programs:
https://procreate.com/
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/
https://photoshop.adobe.com/
https://www.sketchbook.com/
https://krita.org/en/download/

About the Instructor

Rowan Collins is a digital illustrator and animator who creates character art for clients, and who creates comics, animations, and artwork for both their own characters, and as fan art. They've been practicing digital art for a decade and graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a BA in Art in 2023. They regularly share their commissioned character artwork on Instagram, Reddit, and Tumblr. Their animated concept film, "A Meadowsweet Morning," was shown at the Regis Center for the Arts in the exhibition "Reaching Past." Collins draws inspiration from games, both digital and at the tabletop, and from a combination of natural sciences and magical practice.