In this class, you will work with clay, your hands, and your eyes - the three oldest tools a sculptor has. You will make mistakes, revise, discover. The torso will humble you and then reward you. 

What you build here is not just a sculpture. It is the foundation upon which every figure, every form, every artistic instinct you develop will stand. 

Tuition fee includes clay, use of some TDS tools, and a model fee.

It's spooky season! Jump right in with an embroidered decorative hoop. For this 3-hour class, we will be creating and executing designs that bring joy to your fall soul while engaging in some basic embroidery techniques! 

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

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!

If you are serious about orchestrating the visual content of your art, this course is for you. All two-dimensional designers need to understand the language of deep space, flat space and ambiguous space. This project is very special, and was developed in the crucifix of the Mid-Century era.

We will be using the classic designer’s tool: Gouache, which is a water based, opaque, non-toxic medium that will enhance your painting skills in oil. Acrylic and watercolor.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

Basic set of gouache paints. Preferred black, white and primaries only. However, if you prefer the full color set that is acceptable.

Soft FILBERT shaped brushes, ¼ inch, ½ inch. Other sizes as you prefer.

Bristol board pad, 11 x 14.

Designers tape.

This class is taught jointly with Ryan Hill. 

Color Theory helps create visually appealing and harmonious designs. It guides the use of colors to evoke emotion and communicate messages. Understanding concepts like the color wheel, contrasts, complementary colors, temperature and lightness and darkness of hue ensures effective design. Students will work from life as well as their imagination to sharpen their skills mixing, matching, and telling a story with their use of color.

Materials not provided. Supply list coming soon!

Join Russell for this NEW Gesture Drawing series! This series will begin with instruction at The Drawing Studio with a Ballet Tucson model to learn the basics and vocabulary of figure drawing. In the following weeks, this class will meet throughout town at different locations to capture life in motion! As field trip options and community partnerships continue to expand, information will be given to attendees with opportunities for gesture drawing at The Century Room, Reid Park Zoo, and Equinimity!

Acceptable mediums include vine charcoal, sharpie, varieties of pencils and graphite.

Supply list coming soon!

Combine your love of art and science with the practice of scientific illustration in this engaging Zoom/Online class taught by Trenton Jung. You’ll be introduced to essential techniques such as observational drawing, nature journaling, and accurate measurement. Through guided exercises and supportive instruction, you’ll learn how to translate real-world subjects into clear and compelling visual forms. This class is perfect for anyone curious about exploring the intersection of creativity and scientific discovery.

Materials not provided. Please bring the following:

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

Pencil Sharpener

White Click Eraser

Bristol Paper, Vellum

Sketchbook for note-taking

Micron Pen (001, 03, 08)

Ball-point pen

Watercolor set 

Watercolor brush

Watercolor or multimedia paper

Natural objects (plant/botanical specimens, shells, bones, etc.)

1 centimeter graph paper 

Optional:

Toned drawing paper

Magnifying Glass

Ruler

Colored Pencils

LED Light

If you feel intimidated by the thought of painting in oils, this class is for you. You will learn how to approach your painting with more confidence and ease by learning the fundamentals techniques to oil painting; how to organize a palette, how to mix color, how to achieve color harmony, how to create form and manipulate values effectively.

Participation in DF I and DF II highly recommended first.

Materials not included. Please bring the following supplies:

Oil paints: Cadmium Red, Quinacridone rose, Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Yellow ochre, Ultramarine Blue, phthalo blue, Burnt Umber, titanium White (required)

Painting Palette (required)

Turpenoid jar (required)

Brushes and a palette knife (required)

Several Canvas boards or oil paper of various sizes (required)

Linseed or another painting medium (required)

Paper towels (required)