Art and Design Education for All
Learn, create, and thrive in the arts. The FADE Initiative is an online education platform and community offering curated, structured and accessible art and design education. Designed for learners worldwide, FADE empowers you to build skills, create confidently, and unlock your full creative potential—no matter where you start.
Sample a Lesson 1 – Re-introducing the Line
Try a lesson from our upcoming Drawing 1 course, the first course in our Foundations curriculum
This lesson is designed for all kinds of learners, featuring five sections that build on each other to help you develop a strong base in drawing. You will start by exploring what a line is and how it can be used in art and design—something that may feel familiar to advanced artists, but we revisit in depth to sharpen your perspective.
Next, you’ll dive into three hands-on activities that will push your skills, challenge your creativity, and encourage you to see lines in a new light. Finally, there’s a focused assignment to reinforce what you’ve learned and help you truly master this essential element of art and design.
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More about the FADE Initiative
FADE is what we wish had existed when we were aspiring artists and designers. We designed for those who don’t have access to traditional art education or the means to attend expensive art schools.
We believe that world-class art education shouldn’t be a luxury—it should be accessible to anyone, anywhere, regardless of their background or income.
Whether you’re a self-taught artist looking to refine your skills, a high school student dreaming of an art career, or someone exploring creativity later in life, FADE is here to help.
Our mission is to fill the gap for those learning on their own by offering high-quality, structured courses designed to inspire and guide you in building the skills and confidence to thrive in the creative world.
FADE is more than an educational resource—it’s a movement to democratize art education, make creative fields more inclusive, and empower individuals to bring their unique visions to life.
