Drawing 101
Miguel Herrera
Saturday, Nov 8
9:30 am- 3:30 pm
$85 Regular Tuition
$75 Member Tuition
This class is designed with beginners in mind, but all are welcome to join. Participants will also earn five credits toward our Beginners Watercolor Academy program.
Whether you're brand new to drawing or want a solid refresher, this 5-hour workshop is the perfect place to start. You'll learn essential techniques in observation, line, form, shading, perspective, and composition — all in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Topics include:
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Using pencils, charcoal, erasers, and sketchbooks
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Contour and gesture drawing
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Basic shapes and forms (cube, sphere, cylinder, cone)
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Shading techniques for light and shadow
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One- and two-point perspective
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Proportion, scale, and simple figure drawing
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Composition basics to bring it all together
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:
1 set of sketch pencils (H-6B) (This set will be useful if we want to study shading in a deeper level. #2 pencils will work if I am just teaching the basics of sketching and shading)
1 Sketchbook (8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12)
1 white eraser
1 kneaded eraser
1 blending stump tortillon
Vine charcaol, soft, black, 3pack
1 ruler (12")
Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.
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