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!

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

No Class On 11/25

This DF3 Sharpie drawing class will focus to capture a still life and en plein air using sharpies with thick and thin lines. We will start by using cross hatching and hatching for shading and learning the value scale, as well as composition and texture. We will be working from still lives as well as the outdoors (if the weather cooperates). Prior knowledge of drawing will help (Line, value, texture, composition) but check with the instructor if you're not sure. There will be an Art History component added to the class. 

Supplies are not included. Please bring the following materials: 

 - Make sure you have a variety of black sharpie thickness, chisel tip, fine, very fine 

- sketch book (approx. 5 x 7 or 9 x 12)

-thick drawing paper (smooth) 12 x 18 or larger (10)

No Class On 11/27

Develop a personal vision, hone your unique artistic path, and gain fluency in the language of drawing.  In this 5- week Drawing Fundamentals III, we will focus on using ink and wash media in particular, to depict landscape subject matter. Explore new landscape compositions using the fluidity of ink and wash values each session!

Drawing Fundamentals I and II required. 

Supplies are not included. Please bring the following materials:

- Soft vine and compressed charcoal

- Paper and magazine scraps, glue sticks, and scissors

- Watercolor paper and watercolor ballpoint, and other ink pens