Torch & Trowel

We get it. Teaching Art at home is hard.

Parent and student struggling through an art lesson

"I don't have time to prep big art lessons.
If it's not open-and-go, it won't get done."

"I don't know how to teach drawing.
I'm not an artist myself."

"We already fight screen time every day.
I don't want more."

"We end up spending more time
finding supplies than actually drawing."

"That's why we built a Field Kit you can trust.
Screen-free, low-prep, and easy to follow."

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What's in the Field Kit? ↓ Our Philosophy ↓

What's in the Volume 01 Field Kit?

2

Seeing Empty Space

This unit focuses on Negative space and observation.

2

Seeing Empty Space

Learn:
  • Negative space
  • Modified contour
  • Observation before symbol drawing
Draw:
  • Careful contour studies
  • Upside-down reference copies
  • A keyring composition
Outcome:

Move from symbol drawing to careful observation.

3

Building Simple Shapes

This unit focuses on basic shapes and construction lines.

3

Building Simple Shapes

Learn:
  • Construction shapes
  • Draw-through structure
  • Circles, ellipses, triangles, and rectangles
Draw:
  • Shape combinations
  • Object block-ins
  • A barbershop scene
Outcome:

Build objects from simple shapes before adding details.

4

From Shape to Form

This unit focuses on seeing and building 3d forms.

4

From Shape to Form

Learn:
  • Spheres, cubes, cylinders, and cones
  • Structure-first drawing
  • Clean form combinations
Draw:
  • Primitive form studies
  • Combined form sketches
  • A tabletop still life
Outcome:

Turn flat shapes into clear forms with believable structure.

5

Building Real Objects

This unit focuses on finding forms in everyday things.

5

Building Real Objects

Learn:
  • Adjusted forms
  • Cross-contours
  • Compound objects
Draw:
  • Stretched, tapered, and tilted forms
  • Everyday object studies
  • A small still life
Outcome:

Find hidden forms inside real objects and build them confidently.

6

Controlling Forms

This unit focuses on rotating and combining different forms.

6

Controlling Forms

Learn:
  • Form rotation
  • Additive and subtractive construction
  • Secondary form clarity
Draw:
  • Rotated forms
  • Added and cut-away forms
  • A constructed treasure chest
Outcome:

Control complex objects with rotated and combined forms.

Our Philosophy

How we Build our Curriculum

Parent guiding a child through a drawing lesson

At Torch & Trowel, every lesson is built on a simple rhythm: learn something, then make something.

First Principles

We teach the why behind the what in drawing. Students don't just copy, they actually understand.

Screen-Free

No videos, no apps, no subscriptions. We prioritize tactile learning.

Easy to Follow

Step-by-step lessons make it simple for parents to guide and even simpler for kids to learn independently.

Low Prep, Low Materials

Grab and go simplicity. No expensive or complex supplies, no hours of preparation.

Printer-Friendly

Clean, black-and-white worksheets that can be reprinted again and again for ease of use.

Our field kits are designed for families—screen-free, low-prep, and easy to use—so you don't have to be an art expert to guide them. Kids can work independently, build real drawing skills, and grow in confidence along the way.

DRAWING Field Kit Vol. 1

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Illustrated art field kit pouch
Launch Price

Suitable for Artists as young as 10

Ideal for Middle & High School

$36$24

6 Units - 4 Lessons per Unit -
6-9 Weeks for most families

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Structured enough to teach, easy enough for kids to work through on their own.

6units per
Field Kit
4Lessons
per unit
30-45minutes
per lesson

Low cost, screen-free, and easy to use with just a pencil and paper.

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