Assemblage is a three-dimensional art form initiated by artists of the early Twentieth Century. In this course, we will use an assortment of art materials including found objects to create small-scale 3D art pieces. The focus will be on using the creative process to explore individual issues of anxiety, self-doubt, and artist's block. The goal is to build confidence in one's art practice. 

Please bring any small materials found that you want to use to create. Otherwise, materials are provided by The Drawing Studio. 

Get ready for a new Pocket Sketching® class with world-renowned painting and sketching artist Kath Macaulay, inspired by her PBS feature.This is the perfect technique for travel journaling, hiking, biking, sauntering, sitting in a café or the airport. Capture what you think you see in 25 minutes or less using a water soluble pen, a 4 x 6 inch pad of paper and a small paint set. Ideal for the timid beginner to paint fearlessly in public, and the advanced artist who wants minimal equipment. Whether you're new to sketching or returning to your practice, this is a beautiful way to build a creative habit that travels with you. See you in the Studio for this series!

Pocket Sketching® Founder Kath Macaulay Learn more about Kath here and preview Kath’s work here: https://www.pbs.org/show/pocket-sketching/ Workshop includes several of the watercolor techniques of John Singer Sargent.

A curated art kit will be provided to all participants of this event series. No additional supplies are necessary. 

Watercolor techniques (washes, glazes, bleeds, negative space), brushes, and color theory, used for simple landscapes and still life compositions, and other illustrative purposes.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following supplies:

Paint: Pthalo blue, quinacridone rose, and azo yellow watercolor paints (M Graham recommended) a round #10 and round #4 brush, and a flat wash brush (1in) (Princeton Neptune or Princeton Snap)

Paper: a block of Bee watercolor paper will get you some good mileage, it is my preferred paper for practice, and for projects I like Archers or Fabriano 300lb (comes in 22"x30" sheets which you cut into pieces for project work)

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, in our new studio, 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!

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

Description and supply list coming soon!

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.