Salaams and howdy!
it is very important that we at Mariam Poppins provide quality educational art resources for women and children. We believe that regardless of your financial circumstances, you should be able to have access to fun, engaging, wholesome and enjoyable art content.
We have started this Pay What You Can Afford option as an opportunity to help with just that! Take any class at MP at a price you can afford. No questions asked.
or you can simply donate and help us keep Mariam Poppins going!
it is very important that we at Mariam Poppins provide quality educational art resources for women and children. We believe that regardless of your financial circumstances, you should be able to have access to fun, engaging, wholesome and enjoyable art content.
We have started this Pay What You Can Afford option as an opportunity to help with just that! Take any class at MP at a price you can afford. No questions asked.
or you can simply donate and help us keep Mariam Poppins going!
Here’s a list classes you can take
1. The Poppin Skool of art
The Poppin Skool Of Art is a virtual themed based art Skool for children.
The goal for the Poppin Skool Of Art is to teach little humans how to draw with a bit more specialized content & workshops.
You can expect:
✏️ tips & techniques for drawing
✏️ homework assignments and downloads
All MP Kid Approved!!!!!
List of the Poppin Skool Of Art Classes
The goal for the Poppin Skool Of Art is to teach little humans how to draw with a bit more specialized content & workshops.
You can expect:
✏️ tips & techniques for drawing
✏️ homework assignments and downloads
All MP Kid Approved!!!!!
List of the Poppin Skool Of Art Classes
- Space (we use the app Procreate)
- Stylized Animals
- Bugs & Insects
- City Bunny: drawing wild edible plants
- The Poppin Sketchbook
- Cut Paper Fun
- Ramadan Cut Paper Fun
- Vintage art drawing class
2. Beginners drawing class
This class will help you draw your own characters from reference with hopes that you can use your imagination in the future to design your own characters.
I'll be teaching the following:
This class is 7-10 slides with 3-4 videos so that it can be made easy for you to understand.
The class is self-paced and with 24/7 access.
I'll be teaching the following:
- Apps I recommend for digital (brief intro)
- Getting Started with shapes to form characters
- Hijab, hair & Clothes
- Drawing from refrence
- Applying all the techniques
This class is 7-10 slides with 3-4 videos so that it can be made easy for you to understand.
The class is self-paced and with 24/7 access.
3. Character development: working with faceless characters
I'm going to walk you through how I work with my characters and develop them. Working with faceless images can be challenging but it doesn't have to be. I'm going to share with you what I've learned in my career when it comes to this and some things to avoid.
You're in the right place if...
You want to learn how to build, design characters with no facial features
You want to make characters that stand out
If you want to start a new hobby or career in developing these type of characters for yourself or potential customers.
What you'll learn:
My process for designing a character
What programs you can use to get you started
How to use a reference picture
Developing a character - who , what, where, when, why
I'll be using slides to help you with this process and video from me actually drawing and applying the techniques I mention.
It's online
Self Paced
with 24/7 access!
You're in the right place if...
You want to learn how to build, design characters with no facial features
You want to make characters that stand out
If you want to start a new hobby or career in developing these type of characters for yourself or potential customers.
What you'll learn:
My process for designing a character
What programs you can use to get you started
How to use a reference picture
Developing a character - who , what, where, when, why
I'll be using slides to help you with this process and video from me actually drawing and applying the techniques I mention.
It's online
Self Paced
with 24/7 access!
4. Poppin dynamic poses
Howdy and salutations!
This class is for anyone who wants to have fun and learn how to make poppin dynamic poses!
We will teach you how to do three different poses using the same technique to make your character not appear stiff.
This class is prerecorded
24-7 access
you don’t need an app or iPad to do this class
This class is for anyone who wants to have fun and learn how to make poppin dynamic poses!
We will teach you how to do three different poses using the same technique to make your character not appear stiff.
This class is prerecorded
24-7 access
you don’t need an app or iPad to do this class
5. Collage your story
Salaams and howdy my name is Ameenah and I’m a children’s book illustrator and art teacher here at Mariam Poppins!
What’s your story? Who are you? What would you like to share ?
As a children’s book illustrator and I get the opportunity to tell stories all the time! Stories about being brave, loving yourself and one’s filled with adventure. I love what I do!
I love using my imagination and being creative. Combine that with collage and boom! It’s gonna be fun!
Collage is something I enjoy doing. I’m inspired by traditional collage techniques and loving adding it to my digital illustrations. In this workshop we are going to put together a scene done in collage and with hand drawn elements.
Here’s what we will learn:
if you do this digitally you’ll need:
Students will have 24-7 access to the workshop and May ask questions during the workshop about the project.
What’s your story? Who are you? What would you like to share ?
As a children’s book illustrator and I get the opportunity to tell stories all the time! Stories about being brave, loving yourself and one’s filled with adventure. I love what I do!
I love using my imagination and being creative. Combine that with collage and boom! It’s gonna be fun!
Collage is something I enjoy doing. I’m inspired by traditional collage techniques and loving adding it to my digital illustrations. In this workshop we are going to put together a scene done in collage and with hand drawn elements.
Here’s what we will learn:
- info about illustrating a story, what to keep in mind
- Materials
- Laying down the foundation
- Trimming & cutting
- Putting the scene together
if you do this digitally you’ll need:
- any app that allows you paint, color and use various brushes and layers
- paper
- paint
- scissors
- glue
- different brushes
- things that add texture and design (optional)
Students will have 24-7 access to the workshop and May ask questions during the workshop about the project.
6. Illustrate with procreate
Are you ready to illustrate with one of the best drawing apps out?!?
If you are feeling a bit intimidated by the app or simply want to learn more then you are in the right place!
Start illustrating some art and learn the basics of the app Procreate with this workshop!
We are going to walk with you step-by-step through Procreate's tools.
The illustrate with Procreate workshop will help you build your confidence and skills to start making awesome digital art.
This workshop is prerecorded .
Each workshop is around 60 mins long
Session 1: Welcome To Procreate & Draw with me session
Session 2: Paint tools. Draw with me session
Session 3: Editing Tools. Make a scene
Session 4: illustrate with me - applying what we know and a discussion session about taking your art outside of Procreate
This workshop is prerecorded and you must have the app Procreate to benefit
it’s going to be fun
Illustrate with Procreate includes four super-fun drawing sessions where you'll learn Tricks and Techniques for Illustrating in Procreate.
We hope to see you in class!
If you are feeling a bit intimidated by the app or simply want to learn more then you are in the right place!
Start illustrating some art and learn the basics of the app Procreate with this workshop!
We are going to walk with you step-by-step through Procreate's tools.
The illustrate with Procreate workshop will help you build your confidence and skills to start making awesome digital art.
This workshop is prerecorded .
Each workshop is around 60 mins long
Session 1: Welcome To Procreate & Draw with me session
Session 2: Paint tools. Draw with me session
Session 3: Editing Tools. Make a scene
Session 4: illustrate with me - applying what we know and a discussion session about taking your art outside of Procreate
This workshop is prerecorded and you must have the app Procreate to benefit
it’s going to be fun
Illustrate with Procreate includes four super-fun drawing sessions where you'll learn Tricks and Techniques for Illustrating in Procreate.
We hope to see you in class!
7. Making Simple Characters in the app procreate
What if I told you that it was super easy to learn how to make your own characters in one of the most popular apps out there right now?
I'm going to share with you the fastest and simplest ways to create professional and sellable characters using the app Procreate.
I've been using Procreate for over four years and I use it often to make stationery, illustrate books and social media graphics.
By the end of this class, you'll be able to do just that! This is a comprehensive Procreate course for those who want to learn how Mariam Poppins uses the app.
What this course will cover:
Session 1 we will have an introduction to the app and a walk through of some of the basic features. This is to get you started and comfortable with the app and plus there will be homework assignments.
Session 2 We are going to go over character development and some of the things that I do to go about making my own characters for kid lit art
Session 3 We are going to apply what we learned and I'm going to show you how I make my characters using all the things that we learned.
The workshop will be available as a prerecorded workshop, giving everyone the opportunity to learn at their own speed. However, it is not available for 24/7 access. It will be available for a month and then it is closed off
I'm going to share with you the fastest and simplest ways to create professional and sellable characters using the app Procreate.
I've been using Procreate for over four years and I use it often to make stationery, illustrate books and social media graphics.
By the end of this class, you'll be able to do just that! This is a comprehensive Procreate course for those who want to learn how Mariam Poppins uses the app.
What this course will cover:
- Introduction to Procreate
- What brushes to use
- A demonstration of those brushes
- How to color an illustration
- How to make your own character
- How to use layers - application of what we learned
- Pdf/worksheets
- Resources
- 20 Prerecorded videos
Session 1 we will have an introduction to the app and a walk through of some of the basic features. This is to get you started and comfortable with the app and plus there will be homework assignments.
Session 2 We are going to go over character development and some of the things that I do to go about making my own characters for kid lit art
Session 3 We are going to apply what we learned and I'm going to show you how I make my characters using all the things that we learned.
The workshop will be available as a prerecorded workshop, giving everyone the opportunity to learn at their own speed. However, it is not available for 24/7 access. It will be available for a month and then it is closed off
8. Collage inspired art
Hey friend! Are you ready to make some cute imperfect art?!?
in this workshop I’m going to teach you how to make:
Have fun and tag us on social media so that we can see your art, share and support your journey!
Videos are prerecorded and you have 24-7 access
in this workshop I’m going to teach you how to make:
- a collage art styled bee
- two collage art styled buildings with hand drawn elements
- paint (any kind)
- brushes
- paper
- scissors
Have fun and tag us on social media so that we can see your art, share and support your journey!
Videos are prerecorded and you have 24-7 access
9. Poppin textures
Welcome to the Poppin Textures workshop! This is going to be a fun and beneficial workshop designed to guide you with using textures and making your own for the app Procreate! ان شاء الله
6 instructional videos
15 procreate brushes
24/7 access
6 instructional videos
15 procreate brushes
24/7 access