Drawing Nature Class

Are you ready to enter the world of nature drawing using pencil on paper? Have you always wanted to be able create a nature drawing with graphite pencils on a piece of paper? More importantly, have you always wanted to pursue a life as an artist and would like to be shown the tools and techniques that are necessary to visualize the artwork that you dream of creating in your head? Look no further! The classes offered here are for the dedicated and devoted artist, young or old who wishes to build upon the foundational knowledge of the great artists of the past while creating art for the future! Art Teacher Meghan Lacey brings both a positive and cheery disposition to her classes and loves to share her love of art with all of you! 

This class is ongoing, offered weekly, meeting for 55 minutes twice a week. Each class will feature a lesson given by Meghan Lacey, a detailed instructional lesson on the nature drawing which will be featured, and the opportunity to draw using the technique of the given day. The teaching method is step by step feedback on how to draw the scene. Students have the opportunity to submit questions and ask for feedback on assignments as well. 

In this class, we will learn how to draw nature items such as flowers, branches or berries for example. For each class, Meghan will teach the students through demonstration and lessons outlining the concepts of each of the components of the drawings. Using a pencil and a ruler, first students will draw with Meghan step by step before adding shading to the illustration. Students will practice their skills starting from the very beginning of compositional line drawing to creating a lightly shaded nature drawing. Sometimes a ruler will be used as a straight edge for creating drawings in perspective. Real life observation for practice outside of class will be encouraged but is optional. In order to benefit from the full experience of the class, students are encouraged to follow along in the lesson so that they can create drawings using the skills outlined in the class. Meghan is so excited to meet you and hopefully encourage you in your own artistic journey!

Fall 2024

September 16-20: Rose Drawing

September 23-27: Seashell Drawing

There will be no classes from Monday, September 30th to Wednesday, October 9th: I will be taking a break from my art classes. 

October 14-18: Fall leaves Drawing

October 21-25: Pumpkins Drawing

October 28-November 1: Corn Drawing

There will be no classes from Monday, November 4 to Friday, November 8th: I will be taking a break from my art classes. 

November 11-15: Wildflowers Drawing

November 18-22: Tree branch Drawing 

November 25-29: Gourd Drawing

December 2-6: Holly berries Drawing

December 9-13: Poinsettias Drawing

December 16-20: Spruce tree branch Drawing



December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025 Holiday Break

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Winter/Spring 2025:

January 6-10: Azaleas drawing 

January 13-17: Limes drawing

January 20-24: Red Apples drawing

January 27-31: Cactus drawing

February 3-7: Iris flowers drawing

February 10-14: Rose flowers drawing

February 17-21: Lemons drawing

February 24-28: Blueberries drawing

March 3-7: Daffodils drawing

March 10-14: Tulips drawing

March 17-21: Strawberries drawing

March 24-28: Daisies drawing

March 31 - April 4: Peaches drawing 

April 7-11: Avocado drawing 

April 14-18: Green Apples drawing

April 21-25: Bananas drawing

April 28 - May 2: Pears drawing

May 5-9: Lavender flowers drawing