Drawing   

In this beginners class, students will learn line building, basic strokes, contour, value, perspective, composition, and final details.
Materials List:
Pencils B, 3B (Staedtler or similar)
Eraser
11x14" Strathmore drawing paper or Bristol 20-25 sheets

This course guides students through the process of creating lifelike pet portraits using colored pencils. Students will learn how to capture fur texture, expressive eyes, and accurate proportions while developing strong layering and blending techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class provides step-by-step instruction, personalized feedback, and practical tips to help you bring animals to life on paper. By the end of the course, you’ll have a completed portrait and the confidence to create more on your own.

In this intermediate-level class, students will create their own drawings in the class, using a still object, another drawing, or a photo.
Materials List: Pencils B, 3B (Staedtler or similar); Eraser; 11x14" Strathmore drawing paper or Bristol 20-25 sheets.

(Students will learn how to draw a house, a city street with buildings, and the inside of a room) Anyone can draw buildings. You will learn (or refresh previous learning) basic techniques for drawing buildings to give the illusion of depth on a flat surface. This is called linear perspective which can be grasped easily - especially by those who think they cannot draw. Supplies to bring to class: 12"x18" drawing paper or pad, 18" ruler, white eraser, No.2 pencil.

Experience a meditative approach to drawing through the fusion of structured patterns and spontaneous design. In this beginner-friendly course, students will explore the fundamentals of creating three basic tessellation patterns (inspired by M.C. Escher) and enhance them with expressive, free-form pattern work. No prior drawing experience is necessary.

Supply list: 1 sheet of card stock, ruler, pencil, 9”x12” or 12”x18” drawing paper pad, fine point and extra fine point Sharpies, and clear or masking tape.

This course guides students through the process of creating lifelike pet portraits using colored pencils. Students will learn how to capture fur texture, expressive eyes, and accurate proportions while developing strong layering and blending techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class provides step-by-step instruction, personalized feedback, and practical tips to help you bring animals to life on paper. By the end of the course, you’ll have a completed portrait and the confidence to create more on your own.

Students will become familiar with the technical pen (Micron, Staedtler, or similar) filled with India black ink. They will learn technical pen techniques to create their own monochromatic art from provided references. Note: Pencil skills are required. Students need to bring a set of black technical/felt pens .05, .1, .2, 03, 05 (Micron, Staedtler, or smilary to class. Bristol papers are preferred, but a regular sketch paper 11 x 14 is fine to bring to class also.

(Students will learn how to draw a house, a city street with buildings, and the inside of a room) Anyone can draw buildings. You will learn (or refresh previous learning) basic techniques for drawing buildings to give the illusion of depth on a flat surface. This is called linear perspective which can be grasped easily - especially by those who think they cannot draw. Supplies to bring to class: 12"x18" drawing paper or pad, 18" ruler, white eraser, No.2 pencil.