Basic Drawing

Basic Drawing

Adult Class | Available

All levels welcome, recommended for beginners. La profesora habla español.
3/30/2026-6/1/2026
2:00 PM-5:00 PM EST on Mon
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$295.00
$275.00
$20.00

Basic Drawing

Adult Class | Available

This beginner-friendly course is designed for individuals with no prior drawing experience. Students will be guided step-by-step through the fundamental principles of drawing, beginning with the use of line and tone. Each class session builds on the last, encouraging gradual skill development, increased confidence, and fluency in visual expression. Through a combination of exercises, including drawing from imagination, copying masterworks, and drawing from direct observation. Students will begin to develop a foundational visual vocabulary and a deeper understanding of how to "see" like an artist. The primary drawing medium will be pencil, with additional instruction in charcoal and pen. The course emphasizes hands-on practice, supportive feedback, and skill-building in a creative, welcoming environment.

What You'll Learn:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic drawing concepts, including line, tone, proportion, and composition.
- Apply observational drawing techniques.
- Explore a range of drawing media, including pencil, charcoal, and pen
- Develop visual thinking and expressive skills through exercises in imagination, copying, and observational practice.

La profesora habla español.

Please Note: Class will not meet on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

  • • Strathmore Drawing paper series 300 - 14x17 medium surface
    • Drawing pencils (Box) Staedtler HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 7B, 8B
    • Kneaded eraser
    • Staedtler eraser
    • Q tips
    • 2” brush or similar size/Synthetic (Lowe'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
    • Black Sharpie Ultra Fine Point
    • Synthetic Flat brush #4

Alicia Miño

Alicia Mino Gonzalez was born in Santiago, Chile, and studied drawing and painting since the age of thirteen. The urban escapes and the dynamic city life were essential in the development of her social-oriented consciousness that later influenced and guided her artistic trajectory. She graduated from the Metropolitan University of Chile where she received a master’s degree in visual communication. She later moved to Italy where she spent fifteen years studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture; there she also participated in solo and group shows alongside many recognized Italian artists. Her European experience improved her pictorial technique and deepened her understanding of the positive impact of art in society. With this new-found knowledge, Alicia started an educational path, founding the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years.