This class offers the basic building blocks of drawing. Working in a supportive atmosphere, students will learn techniques for translating the three-dimensional world into two dimensions: how to see and what to look for. While learning to use pencil and charcoal, students will develop eye-hand coordination.

There will be exercises designed in manageable components sequentially building on previous lessons, demonstrations, analysis of drawings of the masters, and constructive critiques. Having the opportunity to deepen these skills over a period of several weeks will enable you to sustain your practice.

Materials

One of each:

Pencils – 2B, 4B, 6B, (8B or 9B if available) (any brand that sells individual pencils will work)
Pink pearl eraser
Kneaded rubber eraser

Strathmore 400 drawing pad or similar, at least 80 lb weight 11 x 14 (or one larger or one smaller depending on preference, i.e. 9 X 12 or 14 x 18)

Newsprint pad 11 x 14 or larger

Small sketchpad or unlined journal 4” x 6” or 8” x 10”

Pencil sharpener

Note: the sizes for drawing pads and sketchbooks are suggested; feel free to get larger or smaller if you prefer

To Purchase Locally:
-JWS Art Supplies
-Miller’s Art Supplies
(Avoid Michaels; they charge high rates for quality materials; their less expensive materials are inferior)

To Purchase Online:
(numerous choices such as...)
Jerrysartarama.com
-Dickblick.com

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