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Online animation drawing courses, taught live by Steff Farrar

SlowLine's animation drawing courses meet live online each week in groups of three to six. Pick one discipline, build real skills at your own pace, and take a course again whenever you want more time with it.

How courses work

From your first meeting to the next level

  1. 01

    Meet Steff

    Join a live intro meeting. Steff learns about your interests, looks at your skills and answers your questions.

  2. 02

    Choose a course

    Classes are skills-based, so Steff helps you pick the course that fits where you are right now.

  3. 03

    Draw live each week

    Meet online at the same day and time each week, in a group of three to six artists.

  4. 04

    Move up or take it again

    Advance when you have shown the skill, or repeat the course to keep building. Both are part of the plan.

Courses

Four ways to start drawing with SlowLine

All courses are live and virtual, with one class each week. Winter sessions begin the first week of January 2027. All times are Pacific Time.

Ink drawing by Steff Farrar of expressive cartoon faces on a turquoise background6 weeks
Beginner friendly

Drawing for Fun

Length
6 weeks
Class
60 minutes, weekly
Price
$120
Format
Live, virtual

Winter 2027: Tuesdays, January 5 to February 9 · 4:00 to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

A relaxed, welcoming class for artists who simply enjoy drawing. Weekly themes and creative prompts are provided, and you're always free to explore your own ideas at your own pace.

No experience is necessary. Bring a pencil and paper or a tablet.

  • Weekly themes
  • Creative prompts
  • Your own ideas
Enrol Now in Drawing for FunStarts January 5
Collage of work by Steff Farrar: perspective studies of a well, the Nova model sheet, a gesture drawing and a background painting8 weeks
Introductory

Drawing for Animation Sampler

Length
8 weeks
Class
2 hours, weekly
Price
$320
Format
Live, virtual

Winter 2027: Wednesdays, January 6 to February 24 · 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific Time

This introductory course explores four of the core drawing disciplines professional animators use. Students spend two weeks on each one and discover which parts of animation they enjoy most and are best suited to.

  • Figure drawing2 weeks
  • Character design2 weeks
  • Perspective and background drawing2 weeks
  • Storyboarding2 weeks
Enrol Now in Drawing for Animation SamplerStarts January 6
One-point perspective drawing by Steff Farrar of a box with windows above the horizon line6 weeks
Level 1

Perspective Drawing: Level 1

Length
6 weeks
Level
Level 1
Price
$120
Format
Live, virtual

Winter 2027: Mondays, January 4 to March 8 · 4:00 to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Learn the fundamentals of one-point and two-point perspective while drawing buildings, objects and simple environments. Students build the skills needed to create believable spaces and prepare for background design.

  • One-point perspective
  • Two-point perspective
  • Buildings and objects
  • Simple environments
Enrol Now in Perspective Drawing: Level 1Starts January 4
Character model sheets by Steff Farrar for Nova and Lucy, with turnarounds, poses and expressions8 weeks
Level 1

Character Design: Level 1

Length
8 weeks
Level
Level 1
Price
$320
Format
Live, virtual

Winter 2027: Thursdays, January 7 to February 25 · 4:00 to 6:00 PM Pacific Time

Discover how memorable 2D characters are designed for animation and games. Students study shape language, appealing silhouettes, clean line work, model sheets and character consistency, then design an original character of their own.

  • Shape language
  • Silhouettes
  • Clean line work
  • Model sheets
Enrol Now in Character Design: Level 1Starts January 7

More courses are on the way. These four open in January, so check back for new disciplines and levels.

One-on-one and Career Planning

Private sessions, planned around your goals

Mentorship is available one-on-one or in a small group, for artists and graduates who want focused help.

Portfolio Development 1:1

Whether you're applying to an animation college program or a specific animation job, Steff reviews the portfolio requirements, evaluates your current work and builds a personal plan to strengthen the skills that matter most.

Personalized Mentorship 1:1

Customized training in any area of animation or drawing, with a plan Steff designs around what you want to learn.

Creating Your Job-Finding Game Plan

An 8-week course, 2 hours a week. For early-career artists who are ready to land a first industry job, or who want a clearer plan for getting there. Together you'll review your portfolio, find your strongest opportunities and map out practical next steps.

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Every student starts with an intro meeting

Before you enrol, join Steff live for an introduction to SlowLine. She'll answer questions, talk with you about your interests, look at your skills and help you choose the class that fits best. Parents and caregivers are welcome to sit in.

Sign-up is required. Send Steff your name, email and phone number, and she'll reply with the meeting link.

Sign up for an intro meeting
When
Fridays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM Pacific Time
How often
Every two weeks
First meeting
Friday, November 13, 2026
Where
Live online. All are welcome.
Course questions

Before you choose a course

Which course should I start with?

If you're new to drawing or just want to enjoy it, Drawing for Fun is a relaxed place to begin. If you're curious about animation, the Drawing for Animation Sampler lets you try four disciplines. Steff will help you choose at your intro meeting.

Do any courses have prerequisites?

Some do. Level 1 courses are the starting point for each discipline, and each level builds on the skills from the one before it. Steff will let you know if a course is the right fit before you enrol.

What if I'm not ready to move up a level?

Take the course again. Repeating a level is normal at SlowLine, and you can keep working at it until you've shown the skills to move up.

Can I take more than one course at a time?

Yes. Students are free to take as many classes at once as they like, and you can combine courses to build something like a full-time program.

What do I need for class?

Pencil and paper or a digital tablet, whichever you prefer. You also need a decent internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

When are classes scheduled?

All classes meet once a week, live online, in Pacific Time. Winter 2027 sessions: Perspective Drawing: Level 1 on Mondays from January 4, Drawing for Fun on Tuesdays from January 5, the Drawing for Animation Sampler on Wednesdays from January 6, and Character Design: Level 1 on Thursdays from January 7. Every class starts at 4:00 PM. Intro meetings are every other Friday, 4:00 to 5:00 PM, starting November 13.

Not sure which course fits?

Book an intro meeting and Steff will help you find the right first course. Questions about anything on this page? Send her a note.

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