Introduction to Drawing

Adult Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

9/15/2022-11/17/2022

1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Th

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$315.00

$285.00

$25.00

$15.00

This class is recommended for anyone coming to Fleisher with no previous instruction or experience. You will learn step-by-step instructions on how to begin a drawing. You will learn about sighting techniques, negative space, visual measurements and the use of guidelines. We will start by drawing simple geometric shapes. In each class you will build on your skills and by drawing from life and copying, both single objects and a still life with multiple objects, you will learn to see in a whole new way. We will work primarily in pencil and a little in charcoal. Concepts covered include composition, design, tone, line, and perspective.

  • This is an in-person class which will take place in our building with strict social distancing protocols and reduced student capacity. Please see our COVID-19 community safety policies.
  • • Strathmore 400 series (or similar) drawing pad 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
  • • Sketchbook 6x8 or smaller for carrying around and sketching (optional but recommended)
  • • Graphite pencils 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
  • • Pencil sharpener
  • • Kneaded eraser
  • • Retractable eraser
  • • 12 inch ruler
  • • Painter’s tape ½”

Barbara graduated with a B.F.A. in Illustration from Syracuse University in 1999, and immediately moved to NYC. She met success in shows at Figureworks Gallery and Get Real Art, but felt drawn to study classical painting in Florence, Italy. She lived there for one year studying drawing under Mario Pachioli. Then in 2004, she moved to Philadelphia on a full scholarship to study with Nelson Shanks at Studio Incamminati. It was here that she developed her portrait painting, drawing and color theory skills. She left the atelier in 2006 to work on a series of large paintings depicting figures of Greek mythology and began to explore landscape painting. After travelling and painting extensively, Barbara returned to Incamminati to finish the Professional Program in 2015 and served as a teaching fellow for two years. In addition to Fleisher, she currently teaches painting and drawing at Studio Incamminati, Wayne Art Center, Main Line Art Center, Abington Art Center, Journey’s Way, and Repenning Fine Arts in Audubon, NJ. You can visit her website to view more artwork at barbarazanelli.com.