Start with a specific goal
Name a small outcome: a shaded eye, a freehand face, a digital illustration or a crochet square. A clear goal makes it easier to compare course outlines and distinguish construction, shading, colouring and design.
Compare the current courses
The catalogue below uses the same course and price data as the rest of the site. Open a course to review its current price, lesson sequence, materials and language availability. The final payment summary confirms the amount and currency to be charged.
Distinguish similar learning paths
Faces and Characters focuses on freehand construction, features, bodies and movement. Pencil Shading focuses on graphite values and tonal studies. Anime explores stylised characters; Digital Art follows a software-based illustration workflow. Choose the practice that matches your immediate need.
Budget for tools as well as tuition
Materials, devices and software are separate from the course price. Start with the required tools and test a small project before buying extras. For digital courses, check that your device and software are compatible.
How do lessons and support work?
Each course is purchased separately with one payment. After payment confirmation, open the course from your account and follow the recorded lessons at your own pace. Digital teacher support has separate adult-learning consent and availability requirements.
Certificates and refunds
Review the certificate rules and refund policy before paying. Newer members need to complete 60% of the lessons before requesting a certificate; eligible previous members have a separate rule. A certificate records course completion and is not an academic or government qualification.
References and further reading
The academy's practice suggestions are its own. A reference does not imply endorsement of the academy or its courses.
