In Drawing Fundamentals II, you will explore natural and human-made subjects in greater depth, emphasizing composition and mark-making. Understanding and mastering foundational skills will inspire you to see and respond to the world around you with intensified interest and curiosity.

Please note: Drawing Fundamentals I or permission from the instructor required upon registration.

Materials are not included; please bring the following supply list: 

Drawing Paper Pad approx. 16x20 or 18x24

Sketch Pad approx. 9x12 *Single sheet of toned paper, mid-tone neutral (alternate: large pad of toned paper)

Graphite: HB, 2B, 4B

Charcoal: vine, compressed, white “charcoal” (Conte OK), 

Erasers: kneaded, art gum (optional: plastic eraser in “pen” form, ie: Factis), Chamois cloth (optional) *or instructor provides and is reimbursed by student

Explore combined media: Chalk and Oil pastels and Oil paint stick and Acrylics to create transparencies and vibrant color in your artwork. Guided exercises, Materials provided to share for a small fee by instructor.

Please bring any of the following if you already have them:

acrylic paint, soft chalk pastels, oil pastels, oil paint stick and graphite on paper

Sunday afternoon live figure drawing with one (long) pose. Each one-day session is for independent study, with no instruction, for ages 18+. You are welcome to paint or draw using whichever medium you prefer. Bring your own supplies. There are easels, chairs, horses and stools available for you to borrow.

Please arrive to Figure Drawing Studio 10-15 minutes early to get set up. Doors close promptly at 1 PM. If you arrive after the doors close, please wait until the first break when the doors open again. 

Each stand-alone session is for independent study, with no instruction, for ages 18+. Bring your own supplies. There are easels, chairs, horses and stools available for you to borrow. 

Please arrive to Figure Drawing Studio 10-15 minutes early to get set up. Doors close promptly at 9 AM. If you arrive after the doors close, please wait until the first break when the doors open again.

The last Monday of every month features a clothed model.

View and discuss artists and their methods of value painting from still life to skycaps. Paint from seen images and create unique homework paintings on the theme to share in class next time.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

acrylic paint

paintable paper

brushes

water

palette

pencil

If you have ever considered participating in our Just Draw It program but have reservations due to the complex nature, this class is for you! We will take you through the basics of gesture drawing in partnership with an elegant, clothed dancer from Ballet Tucson.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

Open Print Lab is designed to be a creative exploration space! Open Print Lab is where our intergenerational printmakers, with an established practice, meet with others, share work, tips, and life's journeys! Enjoy access to 3 manual roll-top etching/relief presses for your self-directed projects! This studio session is not a regular instructional class, so we recommend beginners start with one of our various printmaking classes.

Folks are welcome to bring in anything that they wish, just so long as it goes back home with you! A Studio Monitor is available to answer questions and orient you on materials. Some materials are available at cost, so bring cash for additional supplies.

In this class, students will approach collage as political & cultural commentary, exploring how collage can transform source media and materials to have different visual impact and narrative meaning. Students will go through the process of thoughtfully sourcing materials, composing a series of collages, then exploring and discussing how the use of source material both guides and impacts the message of the final pieces. We will look at examples of collage artists that use collage to make political and cultural commentary and examine how they use source material to build their narratives. Depending on the format & length of the class, I may also bring in guest artists/could split series with others who work in collage in this manner.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.