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LEARN WITH ME

TAKE ONE OF MY SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSES

My beginner friendly online courses will give you the perfect foundation of skills in mindful art and drawing for beginners.

MINDFUL ART MAKING

DRAWING PATTERNS: 14 DAYS OF MINDFUL DRAWING FOR SELF-CARE

Cut through feelings of overwhelm and fear of the blank page as you learn simple yet powerful mindful drawing techniques to incorporate into a daily creative habit which supports your well-being.

ABSTRACT PATTERN COLLAGES: MINDFUL DRAWING + INTUITIVE COLLAGE FOR SELF-CARE

Harness the power of color and simple mindful art-making techniques to create a series of gorgeous abstract collages which tell a story and support your mental health.

MINDFUL MANDALAS: BOTANICAL DOODLING FOR SELF-CARE

Observe your environment through the lens of mindfulness as you transform the botanicals in your surroundings into beautiful botanical mandalas.

3 course bundle

creative practice THAT supports your well- being

These 3 best-selling courses will give you an amazing foundation in art-making for self-care. Develop your own library of inspiration, build a toolkit of mindfulness exercises and craft a creative practice which supports your well-being.

Accessibly priced at £60, this 3 course bundle offers great savings whilst providing you with incredible life-long skills

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

  • "THIS IS A CLASS I'LL WANT TO DO OVER AND OVER AGAIN"

    Another super enjoyable class from Mel Rye! I'm a trained graphic designer with many years of artistic practice under my belt, but I've loved working through these low-stress, simple exercises to polish up my skills as well as play and experiment to my heart's desire. It's a sign of a great teacher to design a class that can appeal to people of all different skill ranges. This is a class I'll want to do over and over again to continue playing with these prompts. Thank you!

    Maro B | Drawing Patterns: 14 Days Of Mindful Drawing For Self-Care

  • "THANKS SO MUCH FOR OFFERING SOMETHING TRULY FRESH"

    This class was so much fun to watch and also offered very unique project ideas. I'm rather obsessed with mindful drawing ( it's my form of meditation too) but never thought to use it in this way. I can't wait to try these techniques out! Mel Rye is an excellent instructor. Thanks so much for offering something truly fresh that will appeal to creators at many different levels.

    Jan C | Abstract Pattern Collages: Mindful Drawing + Intuitive Collage For Self-Care

  • "THIS WAS A WONDERFUL CLASS WHICH I'D RECOMMEND FOR ANY LEVEL"

    This was a wonderful class which I'd recommend for any level because you can make your mandala drawings a simple or complicated as you like. This was my first attempt at drawing botanical mandalas and I found the instructions and examples clear and inspiring. I love the idea of creating your own doodle library for inspiration and the mindfulness tips as you go along are also very good. I've just completed my first botanical mandala and can't wait to try more.

    Anne M | Mindful Mandalas: Botanical Doodling For Self-Care

DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS

LEARN TO DRAW: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SKETCHING ANYTHING!

If you’d like to learn to draw but feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, this is the course you need!

LEARN TO DRAW (FROM LIFE!): 3 APPROACHES TO MEASURING + PROPORTION

Learn techniques to improve the accuracy of your drawings which will help you transition from drawing from photographs to drawing the world around you.

LEARN TO DRAW: 5 FUN EXERCISES TO DEVELOP LINE DRAWING CONFIDENCE

In this fun, beginner friendly course, work your way through a series of exercises which will lead to a lot of aha moments and help you develop your drawing style.

3 course bundle

LEARN TO DRAW WITH confidence

These 3 top rated courses will equip you with the tools you need to learn to draw. Suitable for absolute beginners, cut through the overwhelm and develop your technical skills through fun, bite-sized lessons.

Accessibly priced at £35, this 3 course bundle offers life-long skills to elevate your creative practice.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

  • "I GOT SO MUCH OUT OF THIS CLASS"

    This was a fantastic class! Mel is a really engaging and clear teacher - she takes us through the technical as well as the creative steps to making animated GIFs in a straightforward and easy to follow manner, even though I was a bit daunted at first - I need not have been. Mel made what could have been quite complex very accessible. I got SO MUCH out of this class, and highly recommend it.

    Shelley S | Adobe Photoshop Basics: 3 Ways To Make A GIF

  • "FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAD FUN DRAWING."

    I was always afraid to draw, to hold a pencil and all my attempts seemed ridiculous and childish. For the first time in my life I had fun drawing. I enjoyed the whole process from warm up to the finishing part. Mel provides valuable advice and guides us through to completion of the project. I recommend this course to all those who think they will never be able to draw. I was one of them until I discovered Mel Rye.

    Zora J | Learn To Draw: A Beginner’s Guide To Sketching Anything!

  • "MEL IS A VERY ENGAGING AND COMPETENT TEACHER"

    I really enjoyed this class! Mel is a very engaging and competent teacher, and I appreciated how every step was clearly described, and how she guides you through the process. I like that there is a troubleshooting lesson at the end, with helpful tips and tricks to fix problems in the drawing. Thank you, Mel, for another great class!

    Giulia M | Learn To Draw (From Life!): 3 Approaches To Measuring + Proportion

  • "NO MATTER YOUR LEVEL YOU WILL GET SOMETHING OUT OF THIS"

    This is such a FUN class! Who knew that there are so many ways to draw one object? I tried most of what Mel suggests, and it was quite an experience. I loved getting out of my comfort zone. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students alike; no matter your level you will get something out of this. And you'll have a great time trying out all these different exercises. Give it a try!

    Claude C | Learn To Draw: 5 Fun Exercises To Develop Line Drawing Confidence

MORE COURSES

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP BASICS: 3 WAYS TO MAKE A GIF

Learn how to make a color changing GIF (the image stays static but the colors change), a ‘wobble’ effect GIF (the image gently ‘wobbles’) and an image changing GIF (the image changes in each frame).

DRAWING WITH SCISSORS: MODERN FOLK INSPIRED BOTANICAL COLLAGE

Unlock your creativity with this fun, freeing approach to image making which combines mark making and paper cutting, ideal for overcoming creative block and exploring new ideas.

MEET YOUR TEACHER

HI THERE! I’M MEL

I’m an artist and educator, and my mission is to support and empower others to explore their creativity.

I am passionate about making art and creativity accessible and fun!

It can be very scary learning to draw, or taking the first steps into a creative path, so I like to ensure that my courses are all beginner-friendly, whilst being packed full of information, tips and actionable steps to support you on our creative journey.

I am known for teaching subjects in a way which breaks them down and helps my students to fully understand them (not just copy what I’m doing!) and to be able to apply the knowledge beyond the course, whilst having fun and making something they can be proud of along the way.

I’d love to share my knowledge with you too!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The classes consist of pre recorded video lessons. There are also downloadable resources such as worksheets, reference photos, guides and other materials which will help support your learning

  • The course content is exactly the same, whichever enrolment option you choose.

  • This depends on your enrollment method. If you enroll via Skillshare, you will have access for as long as you have an active subscription. If you make a one-time purchase, you will have access for as long as the course exists on the internet.

  • On the whole, no - all my classes are beginner friendly :) Check individual course pages for more information on the course content, and if you have any questions at all about whether the course is the right fit for you, feel free to reach out via my contact page.