Drawing Dance at BalletX

Adult Class | Available

All levels welcome.

4/2/2024-5/28/2024

9:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Tue

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$265.00

$240.00

$32.00

$20.00

Join us to enjoy the inspiration BalletX provides. We will split our time between observing rehearsals of this exciting company, and working up drawings and paintings back at Fleisher’s studio. Working in a spirit of inspiration employs memory and observation in a fearless way. Come with us to share the excitement of dance, as well as the excitement of drawing or painting the dance and the dancer. 

What you will learn:
1. Drawing from a moving figure
2. Capturing gesture and movement
3. The proportions and structure of the human figure
4. Capturing the grace and beauty of dance

Course schedule with locations:
BalletX:
April 2, 9,16
Fleisher:
April 30 and May 7 (with models on site)
BalletX:
May 14, 21, and 28

This class will take place both onsite at Fleisher and offsite at BalletX, located at 1923 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The first four sessions will meet at BalletX. Both locations are wheelchair accessible. Please note that BalletX has on street parking only.

  • • 9x12” or 11x14” mixed media or watercolor pad
    • Water color markers (I recommend Tombow)
    • Round Watercolor brush, I recommend the type that holds water (available at Artist & Craftsman)
    • Pencils
    • .5 black micron pen
    • A rag or paper towels
    • White gouache
    • 1 20/30” watercolor paper at least 140lbs
    • Optional: some tube watercolors, or watercolor set

Lara Cantu-Hertzler is a Philadelphia painter who is inspired by architecture and the figure. She explores themes of urban decay and feminine identity. Lara’s influences include: classical art, dance, photography, abstract expressionism and impressionism. In 2008 Lara graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduating with a Certificate in painting. In 2014 Lara received a full fellowship to Vermont Studio Center. Lara’s had solo shows at: Allens Lane Art Center, Abington Art Center, and High Wire Gallery. She’s also exhibited her work at Rittenhouse Square, and Rosenfeld Gallery. Lara has won numerous awards from The Philadelphia Sketch club, and The Philadelphia National Arts Program.