Learn how to draw in anime styles, using genres as our basis. We’ll look at and analyze your favorite anime, breaking down how you can obtain this main character skill, exploring the inner depths of anime history, genres, styles, tropes, theories, anime shows, and basic character designs.

Supplies not included. Please bring the following:

Pencil or other drawing tool

sketchpad or whatever you want to use to draw on (Ipad/tablets welcome)

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!

A monthly process painting session, open to all — no experience, no agenda, no product to produce. Each session is a 3-hour held space where participants paint freely, guided by the principle that the creative process matters more than the outcome. Participants leave feeling more connected to themselves, their body, and a community of people who showed up for the same thing.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio. 

Welcome in the festive season by creating Fall-inspired greeting cards with drawing, paint, and embellishments to celebrate the harvest season.

Materials provided by The Drawing Studio.

No Class On 11/7

When working alone doing a project, many questions arise. In this class we will complete our own colored pencil project. Amber is there to help you along the way. As questions arise there will be mini lessons and demos to help you through the process.

Supplies not included. Please bring the following:

Colored pencils any brand listed below:

Prismacolor Premier (Cheapest and easiest to begin with)

Faber-Castell-Polychromos

Caran D’Ache (most expensive)

Eraser

Pencil Sharpener

Paper of your Choice

Drafting Brush

Removable Clear Tape

Learn about the principles of human proportions, blending techniques, and measuring tips. With instruction, learn how to discard your clip art files to more accurately depict the face. Each class includes thorough lecture before drawing for the remainder of class. Students will practice drawing a bust first, then drawing practice from live model.

Materials not provided. Supply list coming soon!

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

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.