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Drawspace
What it is
Drawspace is a web service for learning to draw through online lessons and printable curriculum. Its library contains more than 500 lessons arranged by topic, covering learners of all ages and skill levels. Materials can be downloaded or printed and include reading-ease and grade-level ratings. Learners may follow Drawspace Courses with weekly assignments or choose lessons independently. The site says its lessons are used in thousands of classrooms and formatted for classroom settings. Lessons are written by artists and educators, and the service includes guided projects, instructor feedback, offline access, and art history lessons. Approximately 15% of the content is free. Free access includes over 50 lessons and three additional free lessons each month after registration. Paid choices include Member at $9.50 a month, Lesson Credits at $20, paid once, and Unlimited Member at $149 a year. Drawspace launched in 2001.
For and against
For
- More than 500 lessons organized by topic
- Printable and downloadable curriculum
- Weekly assignments in Drawspace Courses
- Lessons include reading-ease and grade ratings
- Free access includes over 50 lessons
Against
- Approximately 15% of content is free
- Paid plans start at $9.50 a month
- Published content cannot be shared without permission
The verdict
Drawspace combines a large, organized drawing library with printable materials and structured courses. It is a fit for learners and educators who want lessons usable online or offline, with free access available alongside paid plans.
Who it suits
Drawspace suits learners of any age or skill level, including self-directed students, classroom educators, and homeschoolers. Its printable and downloadable lessons support both independent study and structured courses.
Plans and prices
Free access
Over 50 free lessons · 3 more free lessons each month after registering
Read 1 Oct 2026 · lessons.drawspace.com
Member
15 lessons immediately · 10 more lessons each month · Unused credits saved · Advertisements removed
Read 1 Oct 2026 · lessons.drawspace.com
Lesson Credits
View/download any 10 lessons
Read 1 Oct 2026 · lessons.drawspace.com
Unlimited Member
1-year gift code · View/download all lessons and books · Unlimited digital/printable formats · Designed for classrooms and homeschoolers
Read 1 Oct 2026 · lessons.drawspace.com
Unlimited Member (Gift)
All Unlimited Membership features · Printable certificate · Recipient needs no profile or credit card
Read 1 Oct 2026 · lessons.drawspace.com
On the record
- Audience
- Lessons are designed for people of all ages and skill levels.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Company
- Drawspace Publishing is a Canadian company created by Brenda Hoddinott in 2009 to publish and manage Drawspace multimedia publications.lessons.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Content authors
- Lessons are authored by world-renowned artists and educators.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Content availability
- Approximately 15% of Drawspace.com content is free.lessons.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Copyright
- Drawspace published lessons, books, and illustrations are copyright protected, and content may not be shared or reproduced without permission.lessons.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Educators
- Drawspace says its lessons are used in thousands of classrooms and are formatted for classroom environments.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Lessons are downloadable and printable, with reading-ease and grade-level ratings.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Launch history
- Drawspace was launched in 2001 by developer Jeff Baur and artist and educator Brenda Hoddinott.lessons.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Learning modes
- Drawspace Courses provide structured online learning with weekly assignments, while self-directed learners can browse more than 500 lessons.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Lesson library
- The site offers more than 500 art lessons organized by topic.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Drawspace provides online drawing lessons with printable curriculum.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Registration
- Drawspace Publishing says all publications are legally registered with Library and Archives Canada and the Canadian ISBN Service System.lessons.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- The site provides a Contact Us link for assistance or inquiries.lessons.drawspace.com · read 1 Oct 2026
