Drawing Fundamentals

Adult Summer Online | This program has been canceled

All levels welcome, recommended for beginners.

6/24/2021-7/29/2021

1:00 PM-3:00 PM EDT on Th

$195.00

$175.00

To assist you in preparing for this class, we have provided a link to the setup / test pages from the conference provider. If you have never used this conference service before please click on the link below so that your PC or device will be ready to participate in this class.

The fun and creative online class will focus on motivating students to develop a modern, creative drawing process that will include the exploration of drawing materials, still life compositions and the utilization of photograph as a subject. You will also deepen your understanding of the main components of the drawing technique such as line, form, perspective, value, volume, 3D effects, color and composition in an enjoyable and exciting new way.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS CLASS
1. Basic understanding of art materials and techniques
2. To develop a step by step a creative drawing process
3. To develop new ways of thinking, seeing, and expressing
4. To develop confidence through exercises that help you explore different drawing styles
5. To collaborate, share opinions, experiences and knowledge with the rest of the class.

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.

  • You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the course via Zoom. The same link will be used each week.
  • • Strathmore Drawing Pad white 14x17
  • • Medium Surface Strathmore 500 Charcoal 9x12 white (assorted tints optional)
  • • Drawing pencils (Box) Staedtler HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 7B, 8B
  • • kneaded eraser
  • • Staedtler eraser
  • • Q tips
  • • 2” brush or similar size/Synthetic (Low's/Home Depot)
  • • Small plastic container for trash
  • • Ruler
  • • Prismacolor Colored Pencils (box of 24 pencils)
  • • General’s Charcoal Pencils box of 4: Soft, Medium, Hard + White
  • • Box of soft vine charcoal sticks
  • • Chamois or a roll of paper towels
  • • Strathmore Black Sharpie Ultra Fine Point

  • Having access to a printer machine is suggested for this class (students will be asked to make photocopies of templates and preparatory drawing schemes sent every week by the instructor).