All drawing classes are designed to offer something to all skill levels.  Each class begins with a lesson on a drawing basic.  It will be a review for more advanced students and a starting point if you have never drawn before. The series is designed so that you can start at any point and develop your skill from there.Introduction to materials- This class is designed for anyone who has tried drawing with a Number 2 pencil and found it difficult. It is not you, it is the pencil. Come and learn about different materials for drawing. Try out conte crayon, charcoal, chalk, and drawing pencils.This will allow the student to find what works best for them.  *No material list or fee for this class.

Drawing – Beginning with basic shapes. Learn how to break yoursubject matter down into basic shapes to give you a solid starting point. Class time will be spent drawing from still life or photos.

Drawing -Taking on Texture Learn to use shading and line to createthe illusion of texture. Class time will be spent drawing from photos and our imagination creating a sampler of different textures.

Drawing -Composition Composition refers to the arrangement ofelements within the picture. Learn some basic rules for composing a picture and how to break them. Class time will be spent drawing from still life, please bring three objects you might like to draw.

Drawing – Adding Depth This class will cover some basic ways to makea two dimensional drawing seem to have three dimensions. Class time will be spent drawing from still life or your imagination.

Drawing – Perspective- With proper use of perspective, yourrepresentational drawings become visually correct and more realistic.  Understanding the rules of perspective can even enhance your creative skills, by allowing you the confidence to explore new concepts in depth perception in your drawings. Class time will be spent drawing from your imagination.

Drawing – Shading and Shadows Shading refers to the different valuesin a drawing that make an object appear three dimensional. This class will focus on learning how to see and then render shadows. Class time will be spent drawing from photos.

Classes are $15 per class 4 classes for $45
Pick 4 from one series or mix and match.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Partial and full scholarships are available.

Call 413-575-8919 for more information