Doodle Lounge
A relaxed, creative online space where neurodivergent students can draw, sketch, and share their ideas with a welcoming community. Join one day a week or come every day. The choice is yours.
Ages 8 to 18+ | Online | All Skill Levels | $246 per Month
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What Is Doodle Lounge?
Doodle Lounge is a vibrant, flexible online drawing studio where students can join at their own pace. With encouragement from creative mentors and structure provided by special educators, participants sketch, chat, explore ideas, and build meaningful connections. It is a place to relax, practice drawing, and be part of a supportive community that celebrates creativity in all its forms.
Participants can join Doodle Lounge daily or choose the themed sessions they enjoy most. No previous experience is needed. Just curiosity and the desire to draw.
What Participants Experience in Doodle Lounge
Doodle Lounge is a relaxed space where paticipants grow through creative practice and connection.
Creative and Technical Skills
Participants may experience some or all of the following depending on the day they attend.
Participating in quick creative challenges like the Daily Doodle Challenge that encourage experimentation
Practicing line, shape, form, and texture through guided prompts
Exploring character design, including expressions, poses, and personality cues
Experimenting with different drawing styles and techniques
Building confidence in digital or traditional drawing workflows
Limitless opportunity to explore creative expression in each session
Personal Development and Growth
Developing self-confidence by sharing artwork and ideas
Practicing self-advocacy communication skills through optional discussions and show-and-tell moments
Building creative resilience by trying new ideas and learning through exploration
Experiencing a sense of belonging within a supportive peer community
Strengthening focus and creative endurance through regular drawing time
Learning how to give and receive encouraging feedback
Discovering personal interests and artistic preferences
These experiences help students develop focus, creative problem-solving, and a sense of belonging.
Weekly Doodle Lounge Sessions
Choose the days that match your interests. All sessions are optional and included with registration.
Daily Doodle Lounge
Monday through Friday
A relaxed drawing space where students sketch, share their screens if they choose, and connect with mentors and peers. Each session offers prompts for students who want them and full freedom for those who prefer to draw independently.
Character Drawing
Wednesdays
Many students love drawing their own character creations. This session offers simple demonstrations on anatomy, expressions, poses, dynamic movement, and character design foundations. Students receive tips from creative mentors while developing their own style.
Smactivities
Thursdays
A favorite each week. Smactivities are small, fast creative exercises that encourage imagination and spontaneity. Students might draw unusual mashups, tiny comics, silly prompts, or quick design challenges. The goal is to loosen up, experiment, and have fun.
Doodle Tales
Fridays
Once a week, students collaborate to illustrate a short group story. Mentors guide them through ideas, pacing, characters, and simple world-building. Students can illustrate individual moments and then watch their combined story come to life as a shared video project.
Doodle Lounge Is a Great Fit For
Students who love to draw and want a relaxing space to practice
Participants who benefit from creative structure without pressure
Students looking for connection and shared interests
Beginners who want to explore drawing in a welcoming environment
Artists interested in character creation, world-building, and storytelling
Anyone who doodles during school or at home and wants a place to explore it
Program Details
Format: Online via Zoom
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 3:30–4:20 pm –or– 4:30–5:20 pm Note: All times listed are Central Time (CT).
Tuition: $246 per Month
Ages: 8 to 18+
All themed sessions are included. Students may attend as often or as little as they like.
A Look Inside Doodle Lounge
Doodle Challenge: Aunitie Ant
Smactivity: Monster Fruit
Doodle Challenge: Big Sweater Vibes
Smactivity: Create Your Own Boba
Doodle Challenge: Lantern Friend
Character Design Tutorial: Totoro
Character Design Tutorial: Totoro
Doodle Challenge: Miss Steak
Adam's Bookmark Project
Doodle Challenge: Old Timey
Doodle Challenge: Space Wood
Shayne's Character Exploration
Smactivity: Fishing Lure Character
Doodle Challenge: Cosmic Catfish
Character Design Tutorial: Tinga Tinga the Lizard
Character Design Tutorial: Tinga Tinga the Lizard
Character Design Tutorial: Tinga Tinga the Lizard
FAQs
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What experience is required?
None. Students can join whether they draw every day or are just starting out
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Do students need special equipment?
A tablet is helpful but not required. Students can draw on paper and hold their work up to the camera.
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How much participation is expected?
Students are welcome to draw quietly or join in conversation. Sharing is always optional.
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Is attendance required every day?
No. Students can attend whenever it fits their schedule.
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What level of support is offered?
IOB’s Creative Technologists provide structure, encouragement, and guidance throughout each session. Our special educators provide insight to our team and may attend sessions when needed.
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Is financial aid available?
Islands of Brilliance is an approved vendor for CLTS/Waiver and IRIS in Wisconsin. If you do not qualify for Medicaid funding, there are occasionally limited scholarships available through our Brilliant Fund. Contact us to discuss.
Ready to start doodling?
Doodle Lounge is a place to relax, explore ideas, and be part of a creative community that welcomes you exactly as you are.