Drawing 101: Drawing People, Places and Things With Shading and More!

An ongoing weekly drawing class that explores new drawing techniques and builds on existing ones. Each week we will explore a new technique, a way to use it in our daily drawing practice and a design challenge to take it for a spin in our sketchbook. Students are encouraged to choose their own adventure, explore their own style and create a unique art piece. 

Class Structure: Each class will begin with the introduction of the spotlight drawing technique (shading, texture, line, form etc) followed by step-by-step instruction to practice the technique in different ways. Then learners will have an opportunity to choose their own adventure or follow along with step by step instruction of a larger scale sketchbook drawing, a theme or subject matter chosen by the group. 

Teaching style: I like to provide step-by-step instruction to learners, giving the tools for success. We practice the skills in smaller scale warm-up drawings.  Based on skill level learners may want to explore the weekly drawing theme on their own (I encourage creative style exploring) other learners may prefer step-by-step instruction throughout and I very happily oblige. Learners will find their style through practice, and taking creative freedoms when they are ready. I teach to support the individual artist in my classes

Learners are encouraged to share, offer up their own drawing tips and tricks during our weekly classes

Experience: Beginners and Advanced Artists welcome :)

Supplies: For best results and gaining the most from this course, please have drawing pencils (at least an H and a 2B)
Drawing Pencils (2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
Eraser
Charcoal (optional)


Weekly Themes *subject to change, with advanced notice



March 17/ 20 - Zebras

March 24/27- Sunflowers

March 31/ April 3 - Cameras

April 7 / 10 - Peeled Bananas

April 14 - Hamsters

April 17 morning class - No class scheduled

April 21 - No class scheduled

April 24 - Person in space

April 28/ May 1- Orcas