- Find drawing classes for children at your local university art school or your art center. For example, Indiana University's Herron School of Art offers youth classes, as do other local art programs through schools and community centers. Chicago hosts a website that lists a wide variety of learning opportunities for children, including art classes. Find the classes offered in your community, and compare what they teach.
- Your local arts council is a good place to start if you are looking for an artist to give drawing lessons to your kid. If the arts council does not know of anyone, it will likely have a newsletter where you can advertise for a teacher. Also, check with local art centers and schools for information on private art lessons. When you find a few prospects, interview them carefully to chose the one who will best help your child.
- Find books that provide your child with step-by-step directions on how to draw. Start with beginner's lessons that first teach her to draw all of the different geometric shapes, and then how to add to those shapes to make pictures. There are also beginner's books that show kids how to draw animals with just a few simple lines. Let your child try both methods and see which she likes best. Help your child by scheduling the lessons for a certain time each week. Sit down with your child to assist her with interpreting and carrying out the directions so that she doesn't become overwhelmed and intimidated.
- Some artists have produced online videos and DVDs that provide kids with all levels of drawing instruction. This is a low-cost option for those who cannot afford expensive lessons, particularly if you use free online videos or DVDs from your public library. Look for those that start with the basics, and that give instructions in clear, easy-to-understand steps.