Procreate Basics: The Artist’s Hand in a Digital World
Learn the essentials of Procreate in this hands-on, 3-hour workshop designed for beginners and open to anyone who wants to sharpen their digital art skills.
Instructor: Lisa Albinus
Date: October 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Class Cost: Members - $50.00; Non-members - $55.00
Materials Cost: None. Students must bring an iPad with the Procreate app installed (latest version recommended). A stylus such as the Apple Pencil is strongly recommended over finger drawing. For any technology questions prior to class, email Lisa at albinus19@gmail.com.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: Email Lisa at lalbinus19@gmail.com
Payment Method: Email Lisa to receive payment instructions.
Class Details:
• Age Limit: 13+
• Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 16
• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly, with tips and techniques valuable to more experienced Procreate users
• Supplies Needed: iPad with the Procreate app installed, Apple Pencil or compatible stylus (preferred), charger for iPad, optional stylus glove
• Technology Questions: Email Lisa at lalbinus19@gmail.com before class
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Description:
Learn the essentials of Procreate in this hands-on, 3-hour workshop designed for beginners and open to anyone who wants to sharpen their digital art skills. We’ll cover the entire Procreate interface, from creating a new canvas to mastering brushes, layers, masking, alpha lock, clipping masks, color tools, selections, and export options. You’ll work step-by-step on a guided donut illustration project, applying each tool and feature as you learn it, and then transform that illustration into a professional-quality sticker design — ready for printing, merchandise, or use in digital applications.
Digital art and AI art are not the same. In this class, you’ll experience true, hand-drawn digital art created entirely by the artist. Every brushstroke, color choice, and layer is placed with intention, just like traditional painting or drawing, but using the iPad as the canvas and the stylus as the brush. The artistry lies in the hand and mind of the creator — the tools simply help bring the vision to life.
By the end of class, you’ll:
• Understand Procreate’s interface and essential tools
• Organize and work with layers effectively
• Apply masking, alpha lock, and clipping masks
• Use color palettes, selections, and transformations confidently
• Export your work for print or digital sharing
• Create a high-quality digital sticker design from your illustration, suitable for multiple professional uses
Instructor Bio:
Lisa Albinus is a professional illustrator and art educator with over 20 years of experience in both traditional and digital mediums. She teaches across multiple platforms and institutions, including Procreate classes for teens and adults. Lisa’s work includes children’s book illustration, botanical art, and surface design, and she is passionate about empowering artists to bring their ideas to life — whether on paper or on an iPad.
Website: https://www.lisaalbinus.com/
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