This eight-week studio course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing while exploring a variety of media, techniques, and subject matter from still life and landscape to the figure. We will use traditional and experimental approaches to drawing; students will develop an understanding of line, value, gesture, proportion, and form. Through demonstration, practice, and class discussion, participants hone the verbal and analytical skills necessary to critically examine their and others’ work. This course is appropriate for beginners and those wishing to further develop their drawing skills.

All materials are provided for this class, but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies if they wish: 20″ x 26″ drawing board with clips, 18 “x 24” Strathmore drawing pad (other brands are fine as long as the paper is drawing quality), soft willow charcoal, compressed charcoal (Char-kole brand black), white plastic eraser, notebook, Staedtler drawing pencils 2B and 6B, Pigma micron pens black (one fine-tip and one medium-tip).
Date: Tuesdays, April 11 – May 30
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Sessions: 8
Instructor: Melisse Herman
Location: Room 208, Print Studio
Ages: Adults
Skill Level: Beginning – Intermediate
Sliding Scale: $140 / $230 / $330