In Drawing Fundamentals 1 (DF1), students learn four foundational drawing skills: shape/edge, measurement, light (value) and space (perspective). You will begin to combine these skills into drawings that will surprise you by their accomplishment and banish any fears regarding your ability to observe and draw.

Materials: Materials are not included; please bring the following supply list: · Graphite pencils: HB, 2B, 6B · Vine charcoal, soft · Kneaded eraser · Factis eraser, pen style · White sketch paper pad, approx. 14 x 17" (White drawing pad ok) · Small sketchbook, approx. 6 x 8" (Whatever you may already have is fine) Optional: · White plastic eraser · Gum eraser · Blending stumps or tortillions - Newsprint, approx 16 x 20. This class is for adults. Ready-made kits are available at a discount from Posner's Art Store (944 E. University Blvd). Posner's is offering the kits for $70 (retail $110). The Drawing Studio members get 20% off Posner's!

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for an evening of Figure Drawing with a live model! Starting in September, experience our figure drawing community while receiving a small demonstration and light direction from one of our amazing Teaching Artists. Snacks and beverages provided! 

Please bring your own supplies. Accepted mediums include: graphite, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, acrylics, and clay!

No membership required!

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Assemblage is a three-dimensional art form initiated by artists of the early Twentieth Century. In this course, we will use an assortment of materials including found objects to create small-scale three-dimensional works of art. We will focus on the creative process, while we explore the elements of visual art such as composition, scale, proportion, color, hierarchy, and balance. A primary goal is to build confidence in one’s art practice. This is a great opportunity to make creative use of the various and sundry objects you have collected over time. Scavengers absolutely welcome.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Found objects

paint

paper

odds and ends

substrate

Explore the wonderful shapes, colors, and textures of insects! We will work in graphite, micron pen, and colored pencil from pinned insect specimens and photographs to create engaging specimen illustrations of insects. We will start by creating accurate graphite drawings of insects from a variety of angles. Then we will practice watercolor techniques in rendering insect exoskeletons, iridescent wings, and insect environments.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

- Drawing Pencils (2B, 6B, Ebony Pencil)

- Pencil Sharpener

- White Click Eraser

- Bristol Paper, Smooth Vellum

- Sketchbook for note-taking

- Micron Pen (001, 03, 08)

- Magnifying Glass

- Watercolor set

- Watercolor paper, (hot or cold press 100% Cotton)

- Insect specimens in resin

- Pinned butterflies

- Insect photo references

- Toned drawing paper

- Ruler

Create a black and white print using both wood and linoleum blocks, through a whirlwind of printmaking techniques. Become familiar with two of the most common color printing techniques used in relief printmaking; 1) reduction, and 2) multiblock using linoleum. Class covers some art history in order to consider exemplary uses of block printing skills. 

Most of class time is focused on creating, both collaboratively and independently, in a supportive studio environment. Instruction is bespoke to your personal skill level (beginner- advanced), as well as your own interests and curiosity surrounding printmaking. 

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio for the first session. At your first class, your instructor will indicate what supplies you will need for your particular project. 

Pastels are a beautiful, direct way of creating a colorful drawing.This class will focus on color theory, techniques and approaches in soft pastel. Step-by-step instruction on working with shape, creating form, choosing colors and down to the details. This class is intended for beginner to intermediate skill level. Some drawing experience recommended, but all levels of experience are welcome.

Each week we’ll work on a different image. We’ll start by looking at inspiring images from art history that demonstrate the techniques. Then I’ll demonstrate that week’s techniques and then you’ll try them out. This class is great for beginners/intermediate, but I'll work with more advanced students to help you hone your skills.

Materials not included. Please bring the following:

Pastel Paper: Assorted SENNELIER : PASTEL CARD (11"x14") or equivalent brand. If you have a favorite paper, feel free to use it. Link to article on pastel paper: https://finearttutorials.com/guide/best-pastel-paper/

Colors: We will use soft pastels for these classes. It's absolutely fine if you choose to use what you already have instead of buying a new set. In either case, you may want to buy more individual colors as you go along. Set of 24 soft pastels (Sennelier, Schminke, Art Spectrum, Holbein, Sennelier, Great American or the Dick Blick)

Detail Work: Pastel Pencils (Faber Castel Pitt Pastel pencils, Carbothello has a set of 12, Conte soft pastel pencils are also great also.) -OR- Hard/semihard pastels can also be used for finishing strokes and detail work. I recommend you purchase a small set of 24 or 36. Set of 24 hard pastels (Nupastel, CretaColor, Derwent, Holbein, Sargent or Sennelier)

Optional Materials:

Painters tape or artist tape (similar to masking tape, but with less tack)

Fixative or reworkable fixative (to set the pastels when done)

*Wet wipes

*Blending stumps or tortillons

*Small hand towel (old) or chamois cloth

*2b pencil and sketchbook

Beginner class! Great for someone just starting out with acrylic paint. I'll walk you through the basics: what to buy, using the materials, simple techniques and approaches, as well as clean-up and storage. This class will focus on mixing paints, working with layers and discovering what makes acrylic so special and versatile. Everything from how to hold the brush to how to create a sophisticated image with step-by-step instructions.

Day 1 will be more technical, with art history and techniques: We’ll start by looking at inspiring images from art history that explore the materials and basic techniques. Then I’ll demonstrate the process and then you’ll try them out. Day 2-4 will be work days, with the whole time for applying the techniques with one-on-one feedback on your artwork This class is perfect for beginners and those who want a refresher course.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Canvas:

Canvas boards - 5 pack of 9”x12” or pad of canvas paper

Stretched canvas - 4 smaller 11”x14” or 16”x20”, one big 18”x24” or larger

Media:

Acrylic set of 12 (good brands: Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylic, Golden Professional Acrylic, Utrecht Artists' Acrylic Paints, Winsor Newton Galeria Acrylic, Holbein Heavy Body Acrylic)

Acrylic Glazing Medium

Graphite pencil for sketching 2B or No. 2

Tools:

Set of brushes - Rounds (Sizes 1, 6, and 12) and one each Liner 2, Angular Shader 1/2, and Wash 3/4 - or similar synthetic set with round, angle, and flat

Palette Knife

Water cup

Rags and wipes

Smock

No matter if you are interested in pastel, oils or acrylics or even colored pencils, color matters. Understanding how to make colors by mixing, understanding the harmony of colors and how color is used is critical to every artist. We will work with the color wheel, creating hues, values and harmonious combinations to explore how color can create great artwork.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Water color paper

Gouache: Cadimum yellow, Phthalocyanine blue, Pyrrol Red, black