Description
DRAWING BASICS with JULIE BLANCHARD
When: Fridays, January 10 – February 14, 2025 (6 weeks)
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Fee: non-members $185/members $155
Drawing Basics is for beginners and those who wish to improve their drawing skills.
Class begins with learning to freely make marks on paper.
Sketchbook exercises will aid in understanding how line, shape and shading create the illusion of reality.
Exercises in the building of geometric and organic form using contour line, line texture and value will become the foundation of strong and confident drawings.
Working with observational studies and proceeding to still life compositions will sharpen your own observational skills.
Materials used will include:
Large pad newsprint
Medium size sketchbook
Pencils, soft lead, 2B, 4B, 6B
Markers, black, fine and medium point
Charcoal or conte crayon
White, grey or assorted charcoal paper
