Self-Paced. Fun. Informative. Made to Spark Creativity — Not Just Completion.

Choose your medium. Follow your rhythm. Whether you're sketching in pencil or blending pastels, each lesson is designed to teach techniques and build confidence — one joyful mark at a time.

  • Art Lessons: Choose Your Medium, Express Your Voice

    This isn’t just one art lesson — it’s a choose-your-own-adventure of artistic discovery. Scouts will explore art appreciation and then pick from six expressive techniques: ✏️ Pencil • 🖋 Ink • 🎨 Watercolor • 🖌 Acrylics • 🎭 Oil Pastels • 🌈 Dry Pastels Each path includes step-by-step video guidance with Ms. Mucha — encouraging creativity, confidence, and personal style along the way. Your hands decide the medium. Your heart decides the message.

  • Weekly Progress Report: Gentle Structure, Creative Flow

    To help scouts stay inspired and on track, this course includes: A simple timeline to map the journey Weekly progress check-ins delivered every Sunday Whether you move through the lessons in one focused week or savor them over two, this flexible 5-hour course lets you learn at your pace — without losing momentum. Because progress feels better when you can see it.

  • E-mail Policy

    To keep everything flowing smoothly, we use the email provided at registration to send: Weekly Sculpture Merit Badge progress updates Zoom reminders for your optional Individual Wrap-Up session with Ms. Mucha A Note on Respect and Responsibility: Scouts must copy a parent, guardian, or troop leader on all messages sent to Ms. Mucha. This builds trust, keeps everyone in the loop, and models good digital communication habits.

Explore Four Art Materials — Your Style, Your Story

Scouts are invited to earn their Art Merit Badge through hands-on, conservation-minded lessons in pencil, ink, paint, or pastel. Each path is guided step-by-step by Ms. Mucha, with creativity, curiosity, and care at its core.

Course curriculum

  1. Course Info/Timeline

  2. Req.1: What is Art

  3. Req. 2: Elements of Art

  4. Req. 3: Principles of Design

  5. Req. 4: Exploring FOUR different art materials.

  6. Req. 5: Design Something Useful

About this course

  • $15.99
  • 27 lessons

BEFORE YOU ENROLL

A Scout’s First Three Steps Toward Earning Their Badge

🔵 Step 1: Get Permission First Before diving into the creative journey, all scouts must receive Scoutmaster approval to begin working on the Art Merit Badge. This honors the badge process and ensures everyone is on the same page. 🟢 Step 2: Enroll with Support Once approved, scouts can enroll in the self-paced course — guided by Ms. Mucha. A guardian must be present for your final individual wrap-up Zoom meeting, and a guardian’s email is required during registration if using a scout email. 🟣 Step 3: Choose Your Counselor To receive official credit, scouts must either: ✔ Select Sandra Mucha as your Art Merit Badge Counselor in Scoutbook – OR – ✔ Email your completed Blue Card PDF to Sandra Mucha using your counselor’s BSA ID number for verification.
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FAQ

  • How long do we have to complete the course?

    No Deadline!! Scouts BSA members receive a timeline that helps to plan a for 1-2 week completion rate. A automated progress report is emailed each Sunday until completed. Scouts are required to watch the initial orientation and to book a 15 min wrap - up video conference with a guardian present. Scout appointments are offered each Wednesday Evening.

  • Are previous drawing and painting lessons required?

    Previous art lessons are not required. You will be guided with self-paced pre-recored lessons, and how to use your materials with confidence. I love teaching and creating from my art studio, while helping students build their art skills and knowledge.

  • Are art supplies included?

    Supplies are not included. Explore a variety of 2-D mediums such as pastels, watercolors, and illustration with markers on cardstock or watercolor paper. Complete Art Supply list available with online course.

Guiding Scouts Across the Nation — and Beyond — Since 2020

From coast to coast — and as far as Puerto Rico — scouts have earned their Art Merit Badges with Ms. Mucha’s virtual courses. Join a growing creative community built on respect, craftsmanship, and courage.

Creating together thus far with over 18 states and Puerto Rico.

Testimonials

My daughter took Ms. Mucha's class. So good!!! Ms. Mucha was great and is a professional in the Art world, PRICELESS!

My son took this Merit Badge class from Sandra and enjoyed it very much! Highly recommend! Our Scout takes a ton of online merit badges right now. This has been one of the most quality merit badges he has done!

Thank you for what your doing Sandra Mucha! For anyone trying to get all 138 merit badges or just textiles you need to work with her its super easy to use. I only had a slight issue with one of the requirements but I was able to understand a little bit later.

"Ms. Mucha provides a great escape virtually allowing my scout to stay on track with her professional step-by-step online course. We appreciate the weekly progress reports, and my scout really enjoyed the art appreciation and art lessons too!"

“Our Daughter is very much enjoying your class and cannot wait for more fun artwork! She continues drawing and coloring at home too.”

"Our son is doing well in your class, and he is very excited about sharing with us the projects he’s worked on. He’s even shown more (than previously), interest in working on projects at home."

Start Now — Enroll Anytime!

Scouts may begin the course at any time and work at their own pace. 👉 Please note: If enrolling multiple scouts, each must use a different email address to create their individual account. ✨ While you're having a blast exploring all the creative challenges in this course, know that your enrollment helps support the magic behind the scenes — like giving a high-five to the creative wizards who make this adventure possible!

About your Instructor

Committee Member | WB 132 | YPT Certified | Merit Badge Counselor | Pack 2007, Richardson, TX

As an accomplished Artist, Art Instructor, and Scout Leader, I proudly operate a studio and art gallery from the comfort of my home. I am thrilled to extend my expertise to offer virtual art merit badges, utilizing a self-paced, step-by-step teaching format. Get ready to unlock your artistic potential under my expert guidance! Lessons are tailored to help scouts succeed, while guiding them in a friendly and secure virtual online course. **A guardian must be present during individual badge wrap-up meetings.**
Art Merit Badge Counselor, Arist Sandra Mucha, Dan Mucha, Cub Pack leader, Arrow of Light Scout