ART - SKETCHING & SHADING

MMEET THE INSTRUCTOR:  MATT TOLBERT

Matt is a trained illustrator and educator with a BA in Art Education from Anderson University and MFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University. He has over 15 years of experience teaching drawing and visual design at both the high school and university levels, with a focus on foundational technique, visual storytelling, and skill-building through structured practice.  Matt currently works full-time in UX/UI and product strategy, designing software for the United States Air Force. In addition to his work in software and technology, he serves as a deacon at New Covenant Christian Fellowship in Greenville, SC, where he also teaches and preaches regularly. A lifelong resident of Greenville, Matt is married with three kids and continues to find time to draw and paint—keeping his love for the visual arts alive through both personal practice and teaching.

Target Grades:  9th - 12th 

Schedule:  Thursday  9:00 - 10:00 AM

January 13 - April 7, 2026

Spring Break - March 16, 2026

Tuition:  $ 275.00  (includes supplies)