First Principles
Learn the reason behind the drawing exercise.
Free printable sample
Try the first Torch & Trowel drawing lesson free.
Get a screen-free pencil-and-paper lesson that shows how Torch & Trowel pairs clean student worksheets with support guides for parents and independent learners.
- Student pages for drawing directly on the printed lesson
- Support pages with examples, tips, and helpful notes
- Built for middle and high school students
- No app, tablet, ruler, or extra drawing paper required
See the lesson before you sign up
Preview one overview and one student page. The complete download includes nine printable pages.
30-45minutes
0screens
9printable pages
What the sample proves
The free lesson lets you try the five principles before buying.
Print the packet and you can see the curriculum logic at the table: first-principles instruction, no screens, clear page flow, simple materials, and printable pages.
Screen-Free
Work directly on paper without a device.
Easy to Follow
Student pages and support guides show what to do next.
Low Prep, Low Materials
Print, grab a pencil and eraser, and begin.
Printer-Friendly
Use the black-and-white pages at the table.
Before you print it
Do I need to know how to draw?
No. The lesson is written so a parent can hand it to a student and help only when needed.
What supplies do we need?
Print the lesson pages, then use a wooden pencil and an eraser. The sample is designed to be completed on the printed pages.
What age is it for?
It is best for artists as young as 10 and ideal for middle and high school students.
How do the support pages work?
The Support Guide mirrors the Student Worksheet, but adds examples, technique tips, checklists, and reminders so parents can guide without guessing.