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Drawing

Drawing I

This course for beginners introduces basic fundamentals of drawing: light and shade, line, form and composition, using materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal and conté. Subjects include still life, live models and nature studies. Sunday Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 …

Drawing with Brush, Pen and Ink

For students attracted to the boldness of black and white ink drawing with its rich tonalities and expressiveness of line and wash. Learn to work with full-strength black ink (or black watercolour), the technique of dilution to create smooth tonal …

Intermediate Drawing

For students who wish to continue with the materials, techniques, and observational skills introduced in Drawing I, this course concentrates on longer studies and more individually expressive works. Class includes perspective, proportion, light and shade, mark-making and compositional strategies. Subjects: …

Sketching on site

Expressive rhythm, colour and light can be captured with immediacy in the intimate sketchbook format; a confident approach to on-site drawing is the goal. Class will meet in a series of indoor and outdoor settings, that include a museum, botanical …

Learn to Draw the Figure

This confidence-building approach to life drawing begins with the basics of contour, gesture, proportion and the underlying structure of the figure. You will work from live models every week, with step-by-step instruction and guidance. Pencil, charcoal, conté, ink and pastel …

Expressive Figure Drawing

Skill development with respect to observation aand understanding of the human figure is an ongoing process; however this course also emphasizes the individual, expressive content of each student’s work. Studies will include quick gesture drawings and longer, more finished works …

Portrait Drawing

An introduction to the art of portraiture, for students with some basic drawing experience. Face and head studies will help the students develop skill in realistic drawing. Expressive and imaginative approaches to the portrait will also be explored. Pencil, charcoal …

Studio with Model

Each week, the studio is available for artists who want to work with a model. When space is available, late registration is possible. Friday Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Teacher: none Starting: April 27 Duration: 8 Weeks

Advanced Projects in Oil Pastel

Inspired by examples of artists who have worked thematically, you will choose your own subject to follow through the 8-week session. Instructor guidance will include a variety of oil pastel techniques and how to make your colour and compositional choices …