Explore Daniel Chester French's sculpture and learn to draw the human figure in one or more workshops in this three part series. Historically, drawing from plaster casts was the second stage of learning to draw in a traditional art atelier (art school). Sculptures are the perfect models developing form through charcoal -- motionless and devoid of color. Each class will give students the unique opportunity to work from sculptures specially borrowed from collections storage for inspiration in this series!

Rain Date: July 28

Materials

General's Charcoal Pencil Drawing Kit No. 15. - This set contains everything we will be using
link: https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-charcoal-pencil-drawing-kit-no-15/

Blick Studio Drawing Pad - 9'' x 12'', 30 Sheets
Link: https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-drawing-pad-9-x-12-30-sheets/


Equipment:

Easel – a folding easel of some sort is necessary. Simple ones are fine to start.
link: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-aluminum-tripod-travel-easel/

Work Board – flat surface to hold your paper (gator board, heavy foamcore, etc)
link: https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-sketch-pad-board-23-12-x-26/

Clamps/Clips or Blue Painter’s Tape - to attach paper to work surface. (blue tape is easier to remove and won’t rip the paper).

Paper towels - for smudging around the charcoal.


Optional:

folding chair, sun hat, insect repellent – it is preferred that students stand while drawing. If that is not possible, a chair should be brought.

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