Drawing

Drawing the human figure is both challenging and rewarding. Through direct observation of a model, you’ll learn methods for simplifying what you see, creating proper proportions and use of light and shadow. Examples, demonstrations and photographs of artists’ figure studies will serve to inspire and inform. More advanced students will continue to refine skills in measuring proportion, use line quality to convey depth, and learn methods for building volume. This class focuses on drawing a live, nude model. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Students under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian sign a release form.

Do you like to draw, but not sure where to begin? In this class, you’ll discover the process of observation through drawing simple objects. You’ll learn techniques for sketching, rendering light and shadow and working in a couple of drawing mediums. Great for students looking to build confidence and accuracy in their work.

This is a course for anyone who has ever said, “I can’t draw” (but wished it were otherwise!). In this introductory drawing course (for new students as well as those looking to build on a little experience), you will develop and refine skills and increase your powers of observation. You will learn at your own pace while following a structured course with emphasis on self-discovery and skill development, as you investigate a broad range of drawing materials.

Are you a lover of children’s storybooks, with a desire to make your own? In this class, students will plot out a story of their choosing into a 32-page format, standard for picture books. They will walk away with a “book dummy” ready to keep and share on their own, or submit to publishers.

Immerse yourself in an intensive one-night drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. The Arts Center faculty will be available for discussion, but no instruction will be provided unless requested. Draw from a provided still life with dramatic lighting. Improve your drawing skills, build your portfolio, or simply have some fun! This open studio is open to all levels. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media. Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Pre-registration is mandatory for this class.

Whether at dawn, sunset, twilight, or by moonlight, skies with clouds offer a wonderful subject for capturing the striking beauty of luminous light to create a dynamic or subtle, poetic look across a landscape. Using sketches or photos, we will work with both strong and subtle value contrasts, nuanced and brilliant color, composition, pastel application techniques and more. Demonstrations, at-easel assistance, critiques and lots of pastel painting time. All levels welcome.

Immerse yourself in an intensive afternoon-long figure drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. The Arts Center faculty will be available for discussion, but no instruction will be provided unless requested. Draw from live nude models posing for quick, action-oriented gesture drawings, as well as longer poses ranging from 20 minutes to one hour. Improve your figurative drawing skills, build your portfolio, or simply have some fun! This draw-a-thon is open to all levels. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media. Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Students under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian sign a release form. Pre-registration is mandatory for this class.

Learn the characteristics of seven different kinds of folds and how to render them, including pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop, and inert folds. Mastery of these principles is the key to realistic portrayal of garments. This is a great course for intermediate and advanced drawing students looking to improve their skills. Material fee includes a copy of the book “Drawing the Draped Figure” by George Bridgman.

The art of storytelling is the key to creating quality comics. The goal of this class is to develop your unique storytelling voice. Approach your own work with a new perspective through a better understanding of the mechanics behind sequential art. Learn to develop your ideas into realistic projects and find the motivation to keep them going. Critiques and general discussions will follow weekly assignments. Community can be a big part of helping an artist develop their skills. The class will also address the realms of digital and traditional publishing. Advanced drawing and writing skills are not necessary. Being comfortable and flexible with your current abilities is required.

Immerse yourself in an intensive one-night drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. The Arts Center faculty will be available for discussion, but no instruction will be provided unless requested. Draw from a portrait model with dramatic lighting. Improve your drawing skills, build your portfolio, or simply have some fun! This open studio is open to all levels. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media. Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Pre-registration is mandatory for this class.

Immerse yourself in an intensive afternoon-long figure drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. The Arts Center faculty will be available for discussion, but no instruction will be provided unless requested. Draw from live nude models posing for quick, action-oriented gesture drawings, as well as longer poses ranging from 20 minutes to one hour. Improve your figurative drawing skills, build your portfolio, or simply have some fun! This draw-a-thon is open to all levels. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media. Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Students under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian sign a release form. Pre-registration is mandatory for this class.

This is a next-level class for the ”slightly less terrified.” Students will be guided through some of the basics, and then explore further topics including studies in line, value, composition, trying different mediums, portraits, and more. Great for students wishing to continue their study of drawing.

The master of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings of plants and anatomy haunt our imaginations to this day. Do you want to learn to draw in that detailed and incredible way? This class will explore drawing techniques used historically to render a variety of subjects. We will utilize magnifying glasses to better understand and view complex natural structures. We will build skills in drawing from life including proportional measurement. By using ink and pencil to build detailed patterns and textures found in nature, you will learn skill sets that can be applied to many other artistic disciplines. Come take an artistic journey that will leave you with a new way of looking at this complex and beautiful world we live in. Students should bring smooth drawing paper such as bristol, a variety of fine tip ink pens (Micron are best), a 2H pencil, and a magnifying glass if you have one.

From Rembrandt to Ryder, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat and Van Gogh, night paintings have long evoked intrigue and mystery. Whether landscapes by starry night, moonlit sea scenes, nighttime festivities or towns and cities illumined by incandescent and neon, this too seldom explored subject both challenges the artist and visually grabs viewer’s attention. Pastel techniques appropriate to capturing the mood and energetic excitement of this subject will be presented and demonstrated by this very popular instructor. Work from your or the instructor’s photos or your sketches. Materials list provided.

Immerse yourself in an intensive afternoon-long figure drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. The Arts Center faculty will be available for discussion, but no instruction will be provided unless requested. Draw from live nude models posing for quick, action-oriented gesture drawings, as well as longer poses ranging from 20 minutes to one hour. Improve your figurative drawing skills, build your portfolio, or simply have some fun! This draw-a-thon is open to all levels. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media. Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Students under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian sign a release form. Pre-registration is mandatory for this class.

Immerse yourself in an intensive afternoon-long figure drawing experience offered in the “open-studio” tradition. The Arts Center faculty will be available for discussion, but no instruction will be provided unless requested. Draw from live nude models posing for quick, action-oriented gesture drawings, as well as longer poses ranging from 20 minutes to one hour. Improve your figurative drawing skills, build your portfolio, or simply have some fun! This draw-a-thon is open to all levels. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media. Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Students under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian sign a release form. Pre-registration is mandatory for this class.