I have a passion for creating art and inspiring new artists. Regardless of your artistic aspirations, having the ability to draw is essential. This is why we at Old Guy Studios LLC decided to open The Studio to bring these resources to our Cookeville community.
We believe great art thrives on personalized attention, which is why we strictly limit our classes to five or six students. This small setting allows us to provide dedicated, hands-on guidance and meet you exactly where you are on your artistic journey.
What sets our workshops apart is real-world industry expertise. Our founding animator brings decades of professional experience directly to the studio, having spent years bringing characters and stories to life for legendary studios like DreamWorks and Disney, as well as shaping content for ABC Mouse and PBS Kids.
Whether you want to refine your foundational drawing skills or learn advanced techniques, we blend proven industry knowledge with fresh ideas to help you excel. Let's create something amazing together!
In addition to our Drawing Workshops we’ve expanded our studies to include 2 "Artistic Learning Tracks".
1. “The Drawing Studio” for the 13+ year old students
2. “The Art Studio” for the 8-12 year old students.
Capturing Cloth: A study of drapery and the figure (Ages 13+)
$50* 3 hour Saturday Workshop
Join us for an intensive drawing workshop dedicated to the art of drapery. We'll explore how to render the complex folds, tension, and flow of cloth, discovering how it interacts with the human form to create dynamic compositions and a sense of volume. Working from a live model, you'll develop your ability to see and translate the nuances of various textiles.
The schedule - Saturday June 20, from 9:00am to 12:00pm
All art supplies will be provided for class. Paper, pencils, erasers, drawing boards etc.
*Tech and Vol State students get a %10 discount
**If you don’t have access to a tablet, the first 5 to 6 months of curriculum can be done with the provided, non digital, materials.
The Drawing Studio (Ages 13+)
$125* per month
Learning from veteran DreamWorks animator, this class covers topics such as drawing construction and perspective, as well as designing environments and props. We will spend time learning how to draw the human figure and its relation to character design. Additionally, we will explore various character design styles, ranging from complex and hyper-realistic to highly stylized and simplistic.
In the color theory section, we will study different color palettes and examine how color impacts our designs. We will finish our development phase by creating layouts and color keys. Finally, using Procreate Dreams, we will dive into the basics of animation.
The schedule - We accept new students the first Class of each month
Once a week we’ll meet for 1 hour. Tuesdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm or Thursdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm (48 total classes for the year)
Once a month each student gets 1 half hour private lesson. (12 total for the year)
Once a quarter there will be a 1 hour free draw period. (4 total for the year) This will be open to anyone who wants to come into the studio, work on their project, get some extra help, or just do some drawing.
Once a quarter we’ll have a 3 hour Saturday workshop. (4 total for the year)
All art supplies will be provided for class. Paper, pencils, colored pencils, erasers, drawing boards etc.
We will also be working in Procreate and Procreate Dreams**. So you will need to bring a drawing tablet with those programs installed.
*Tech and Vol State students get a %10 discount
**If you don’t have access to a tablet, the first 5 to 6 months of curriculum can be done with the provided, non digital, materials.
The Art Studio (Ages 8-12)
$110 per month
Learning from Veteran DreamWorks animator, our artistic journey will begin by working in black and gray to study shapes, shadows, highlights, and tones. Throughout our projects, the focus will be on developing and reinforcing these essential skills. We will dedicate time to drawing animals, people, and various objects, all with the goal of helping students view the world through an artist's eyes.
Once we have a solid foundation, we will fully transition into color. Using the knowledge gained from our black and gray studies, students will learn how to translate their understanding of shapes, shadows, highlights, and tones into vibrant works of art.
At the end of the year, we will host our art exhibition! Students will have the opportunity to showcase the pieces they are most proud of. This exhibition will allow them to present their progress and share their artwork with the community.
The schedule - We accept new students the first Class of each month
Once a week we’ll meet for 1 hour. Tuesdays 6:00pm to 7:00pm or Thursdays 6:00pm to 7:00pm (48 total classes for the year)
Once a month each student gets 1 half hour private lesson. (12 total for the year)
Once a quarter there will be a 1 hour free draw period. (4 total for the year) This will be open to anyone who wants to come into the studio, work on their project, get some extra help, or just do some drawing.
All art supplies will be provided for class. Paper, pencils, colored pencils, paint, pastels erasers, drawing boards etc.
For the students interested in digital art, some of the projects can be done on a tablet. So you will need to bring a drawing tablet with Procreate installed.