New Page Academy
Experience the Benefits and Joys of Learning to be an Artist
Free Workshop
Methodology & Rationale
Sharon is a highly-qualified, enthusiastic instructor who guides the student, step by step, to a new grasp of essential concepts and techniques that inevitably improves their art. She is dedicated, well- prepared and accessible. Definitely recommend her!
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Art School for the Joy of it!
Experience the Many Benefits of Learning to Draw
You Are Not Alone
Struggling with self doubt?
not sure where to start?
not sure where to start?
Join me for this free workshop!
Discover how anyone can learn to draw, EVEN YOU!
Courses
Learning How to See
Learn at your own pace with our stand alone self paced courses
Sign up for a group class with live Zoom Lessons if you need accountability and learn better in groups.
Sign up for private lessons if you need to learn something specific, not offered here or you want more one-on-one guidance.
Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you offer that I cannot get at other online schools?
This school is not for everyone. If you want to go to school to enter the workforce or change your career this is not the school for you.
But if you want to learn to draw and paint to enhance your life, then this might be the school for you. I'm interested in helping you experience the joy and benefits that come with learning to be an artist.
I offer you no-nonsense, tried, and true methods for learning to draw without the distraction of letter grades, term papers, or STEM requirements. That means the motivation is all internal.
I don't need to waste our time with grading. I celebrate when I see you make a breakthrough in your learning journey because I see how happy it makes you. And celebrating your successes is an important part of the learning process. So when you take a class with me, I am the one teaching it, and if you need help there are multiple avenues to communicate with me, through the schools course messenger, and email and in my weekly office hours which are where you can meet with me on Zoom. I also have a private Facebook Group.
But if you want to learn to draw and paint to enhance your life, then this might be the school for you. I'm interested in helping you experience the joy and benefits that come with learning to be an artist.
I offer you no-nonsense, tried, and true methods for learning to draw without the distraction of letter grades, term papers, or STEM requirements. That means the motivation is all internal.
I don't need to waste our time with grading. I celebrate when I see you make a breakthrough in your learning journey because I see how happy it makes you. And celebrating your successes is an important part of the learning process. So when you take a class with me, I am the one teaching it, and if you need help there are multiple avenues to communicate with me, through the schools course messenger, and email and in my weekly office hours which are where you can meet with me on Zoom. I also have a private Facebook Group.
Do I need previous experience?
There's no need to have any prior experience to start learning to draw.
Drawing for Absolute Beginners is designed for people with no drawing experience. It takes work and dedication and your biggest obstacle will be your own self-limiting belief in your ability. But that's what my guidance is for.
I understand because I've been there myself and I've taught this for 25 years. You'll have a knowledgeable and compassionate mentor in me.
Drawing for Absolute Beginners is designed for people with no drawing experience. It takes work and dedication and your biggest obstacle will be your own self-limiting belief in your ability. But that's what my guidance is for.
I understand because I've been there myself and I've taught this for 25 years. You'll have a knowledgeable and compassionate mentor in me.
How should I choose my courses?
If you've never drawn before, I recommend Drawing for Absolute Beginners." I also recommend taking the course with live Zoom sessions.
If that's not possible due to your schedule and time zone, you can purchase the course self-paced (without Zoom meetings) and also purchase some private lessons for guidance.
If you have some experience and just want the Light and Shadow Class, the same would apply. Take it with a group session. (in the winter) or buy the self-paced version and some private lessons to go with it.
If you've taken a lot of drawing classes and you have a lot of experience but want to strengthen your skills the "30 Day Gesture Drawing Quick-Start" class might be just the class for you. I would recommend buying that with the bundle of special 20-minute sessions because, without some guidance, it is easy to think you are doing it wrong, even when you are doing it right.
If you're interested in learning painting or something that is not included in the school curriculum (yet). You can sign up for private lessons. If you aren't sure where to start based on your experience, send me an email with some images of your work. I'll be happy to advise you that way.
If that's not possible due to your schedule and time zone, you can purchase the course self-paced (without Zoom meetings) and also purchase some private lessons for guidance.
If you have some experience and just want the Light and Shadow Class, the same would apply. Take it with a group session. (in the winter) or buy the self-paced version and some private lessons to go with it.
If you've taken a lot of drawing classes and you have a lot of experience but want to strengthen your skills the "30 Day Gesture Drawing Quick-Start" class might be just the class for you. I would recommend buying that with the bundle of special 20-minute sessions because, without some guidance, it is easy to think you are doing it wrong, even when you are doing it right.
If you're interested in learning painting or something that is not included in the school curriculum (yet). You can sign up for private lessons. If you aren't sure where to start based on your experience, send me an email with some images of your work. I'll be happy to advise you that way.
When can I start learning?
You can start right away. As soon as you purchase a class you have access to all the materials that go with it.
You can post questions for me or the group in the community. If you want more feedback you can purchase private lessons from me or wait and join the next group class at a discount.
If you are looking for online group classes exclusively, they begin at regular intervals in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Check out our calendar of events.
You can post questions for me or the group in the community. If you want more feedback you can purchase private lessons from me or wait and join the next group class at a discount.
If you are looking for online group classes exclusively, they begin at regular intervals in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Check out our calendar of events.
What if I have more questions?
You can email me at sharon@newpageacademy.com
Or Book a call with me. There's no obligation to buy. You can just to see if I'm the right fit for you. Book A Call
Or Book a call with me. There's no obligation to buy. You can just to see if I'm the right fit for you. Book A Call