Last night I spent over two hours working on my “Classes” page for my art website and developing my month art newsletter (email). Seems like a lot doesn’t it! It wasn’t just creating, but I was spending time making decisions and planning out my year. You can look at it here.
It took time sorting through pictures, writing out schedules, deciding on teaching dates, uploading a form, and just thinking about exactly what needs to be on there. It is fun to keep my technology skills fresh, but it does take time. Is it worth it to do all this small business stuff? I think yes! And I’ll tell you why.
1. Joy in a Hobby
I have been very surprised by the joy that teaching art has brought to my life. Clearly too much art and teaching is overwhelming, but just the right amount of time with students enriches my life. And it makes me a better artist. It’s proved to be a good hobby. I want a big family, and I can’t just wait until I’m “done” having kids to do things I want to do. So squeezing in some special things (and extra work) has proved to be beneficial, which has greatly surprised me.
2. Joy in Learning Business Skills
I am slowly but surely figuring out every itty bitty little detail of how to put together my art business. I try lots of news things. Not always just to make money, but just to frankly see if it works. “Do it scared.” I put myself on the line, offer paintings, run deals, and try to not worry about being rejected. I listen to podcasts on money management, read about taxes, and try to market in creative ways.
3. Joy in Being a Lifelong Learner
All because I “stay at home” with my kids, I’ve been working my phone really hard lately. I have been signing up for free tutorials in teaching art to children (Deep Space Sparkle) and free videos from Drawing Academy. I do like being entertained by podcasts while I do my housework, but I did take a break and listen to a 90s audio recording of Joan of Arc, by Mark Twain. It was about 15 hours, and I made it through without listening to some of my other fun entertaining podcasts. It was genuinely enriching. It feels so empowering to build a great life at home, from home, while growing our beautiful family.
Well, here is two hours of learning and writing about my art classes. I have two terms. There is also information about Adult Art Classes here!
Basic Art Skills Registration Form
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September Term – Fridays 3:15-4:30 |
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6-Sep |
Spheres/Value |
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13-Sep |
No class (I’ll be gone) |
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20-Sep |
One Point Perspective |
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27-Sep |
Art History – James Rizzi |
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4-Oct |
Portraits – Basic Proportions |
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November Term – Fridays 3:15-4:30 |
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1-Nov |
Cylinders/Value |
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8-Nov |
Two Point Perspective |
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15-Nov |
Art History – TBD |
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22-Nov |
Portraits – Eyes |
Kid Classes: Art Foundations
We spend time learning to draw, add shading, and how to notice proportions. Each class we do a still life, mini critique, mini lesson, and then a project using those skills. This is for a 75 minute class.
Drawing foundations
The age range is 7-12 years old and there are 4 spots for each term. Classes are held in my home studio in Centerville, UT. Form available below to download.
Please contact me at libbydibbart@gmail.com with any questions, or for a form. Your spot is reserved once I receive payment. You can pay through venmo @libbydibbart, paypal, cash or check.
how do I sign up?
$45 for 4 classes (one term). Here is a sample schedule:
Fridays 3:15-4:45. September Term Curriculum
- Spheres and Value
- One Point Perspective
- Art History – James Rizzi
- Portraits – Proportions