Digital Arts

Adobe Illustrator Basics

  • Schedule Mondays, 6 - 8 PM
  • Start Date August 10, 2026
  • End Date August 24, 2026
  • Location Sawtooth School for Visual Art
  • Studio Flex / Conference Room - 214
  • Level All Levels
  • Suitable for Ages 15 - Adult
  • # of Meetings 4

Unlock your creative potential with this introductory Adobe Illustrator course designed for beginners, starting with the basics of workspace set up, essential tools and foundational techniques to create professional-quality vector graphics. Students can except to gain confidence in navigating this dense program as we experiment with in class and home work assignments to create patterns, logos, and various other vector based creations. Whether you’re an aspiring graphic designer, artist, or simply curious about digital illustration, this course provides a solid foundation in Illustrator’s interface, tools, and workflow.

Each session will cover core concepts such as working with shapes, using the Pen Tool, manipulating color and type, and creating custom graphics. By the end of the course, students will complete a small design project that demonstrates your newly acquired skills and creative vision.

What You’ll Learn:
– Navigating the Illustrator workspace
– Creating and editing vector shapes
– Using color, gradients, and swatches effectively
– Introduction to typography and text effects
– Drawing with the Pen Tool and other path tools
– Saving and exporting artwork for print and digital use

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity!

Instructor

Sydni Bibb

Sydni Bibb

Sydni Bibb graduated from Marshall University with a BA in art education and has taught in NC public schools for six years while building her art portfolio and, working as a part time photographer and videographer. Her art influences and… Read more