Drawing: Introduction (Tuesday Afternoon)

Drawing: Introduction (Tuesday Afternoon)

Adult Class | Available

1/5/2027-3/2/2027
1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Tue
$295.00
$275.00
$20.00

Drawing: Introduction (Tuesday Afternoon)

Adult Class | Available

Drawing: Introduction 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:
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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.

Who This Class Is For:
Beginners and students looking for a focused, hands-on drawing experience centered on group demonstrations and dedicated studio time. Questions about whether this class is right for you? Email adulteducation@fleisher.org.

  • - Drawing Pad Size 9x12 or 11x14 Strathmore smooth surface, Series 300
    - Staedtler graphite pencils box of 6: HB,2B,4B,6B,8B
    - Painters Masking Tape (Blue)
    - kneaded eraser • Staedtler white eraser
    - Q tips
    - 1/4” brush flat Synthetic (Taklon)
    - 1” round brush
    - Small plastic container for trash
    - T transparent Ruler 12”
    - Mechanic pencil
    - Prismacolor Colored Pencils (box of 32 pencils)
    - General’s Charcoal Pencils box of 4: Hard 2B, Medium 4B, Soft 6B+ White charcoal
    - Sharpener or cardboard utility knife small
Alicia Miño

Alicia Miño 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.

Languages: Spanish, Italian