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Clothed Portrait Figure Drawing (D)

July 09, 2024

Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. Session starts with a warm up of short poses, then moves into a few longer sessions. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.

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Figure Drawing (TH-H)

July 09, 2024

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Figure Drawing (TH-C)

July 09, 2024

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Figure Drawing (F-J)

July 09, 2024

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Clothed Portrait Figure Drawing (G)

July 09, 2024

Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. Session starts with a warm up of short poses, then moves into a few longer sessions. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.

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Drawing Horror

July 09, 2024

Unleash your inner horror artist and learn to create spine-tingling drawings in this night class. You'll explore techniques to bring your wildest nightmares to life through the use of dark shadows, eerie textures, and otherworldly characters. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a unique opportunity to tap into your creativity […]

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Life Portraits in Graphite

July 09, 2024

Learn how to accurately draw portraits from life. Students will learn basic drawing skills with graphite pencils, including contour line, hatching, and blocking method, as well as facial proportion measuring and structure study of human faces from life drawing practice.

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Figure Drawing (F-B)

July 09, 2024

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Drawing Fundamentals (B)

July 09, 2024

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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Figure Drawing (F-F)

July 09, 2024

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Figure Drawing: Breaking the Form

July 09, 2024

Break down the form by simplifying it. This course introduces students to preliminary processes and resources for drawing the human form with accuracy and speed. Students will experience the complete process of drawing a refined human form from a live model using various tools and methods of drafting.

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Drawing Fundamentals (A)

July 09, 2024

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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ONSITE: Analog Inkwash for Comics

July 05, 2024

Inkwash is a classic in the comics toolkit– a forgiving and beautiful way to add tone and depth to your comics, that is also really fun to do. Come learn some tricks of the trade with comics artist Solomon Brager, author of the graphic memoir Heavyweight. We will practice different techniques and then apply them […]

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ONSITE: Intermediate Drawing

April 04, 2024

If you've taken multiple beginner drawing classes or have experience with drawing in the recent past, this class may be a great opportunity for you to "get back in there!" This class will allow opportunities for you to experiment and recover your mark-making style and apply it to various subject areas with different dry media. This class […]

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (F-D)

April 04, 2024

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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ONSITE: Long-Pose Portrait Figure Drawing (E)

April 04, 2024

Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. Open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.

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ONSITE: Still Life in Pastels

April 04, 2024

In this class, students will get to flex their still life drawing skills while exploring color and atmosphere. Students will come away with an understanding of value and form. Students will select from various sets of objects to create still-life compositions individually and collaboratively.

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ONSITE: Traditional Figure Drawing

April 04, 2024

Figure drawing is a time honored tradition in the history of art, and due to its challenging nature, it is an excellent training ground for the all-around artist. For most students, the toughest part of drawing a portrait or figure is getting the proportions right. It can be challenging to find an instructor who teaches […]

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ONSITE: Storytelling in Comics

April 04, 2024

Explore the artistry and mechanics of comics by reading and discussing contemporary works and completing guided exercises to create our own pieces. Learn how text and image collaborate to tell a story that is greater than the sum of its parts. We will work on fast and fearless in-class exercises to stretch our minds and eventually […]

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ONSITE: Fantastic Cartography: Illustrated Maps

April 04, 2024

Learn to create your own map, from a political map of a fantasy continent, to an isometric illustration of a moon-base, to a treasure map or an accurate plan of your real-world apartment. We will learn about different types of maps, practice inking techniques, and learn to antique/hand color your maps. Students will work on […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to the Figure

April 04, 2024

Conducting figure studies can improve your representation of the human body, as well as the way it interacts with light. We’ll use various media, including graphite, charcoal, sanguine and conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing techniques.

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (F-H)

April 04, 2024

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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ONSITE: Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

April 04, 2024

Would you like to begin to draw? Learn the basics of drawing and composition including line, shape, space, and value. We will start at the beginning, welcoming first-time artists or those returning to drawing after a long time. Drawing can be a wonderful way to decompress and transition to a different headspace. In addition to […]

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ONSITE: Long-Pose Portrait Figure Drawing (D)

April 04, 2024

Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. Open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.

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