Drawing 101: Fundamentals in Graphite (4-Week Course)
Instructor: India Beach
When: Mondays June 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Fremont Center for the Arts, 523 Main Street, Canon City, CO
Cost: $120 per person (full course)
Join Arts Director India Beach for a foundational course in graphite drawing. Whether you're new to drawing or looking to refresh your skills, this four-week course will walk you through the essentials of working with graphite.
Students will begin by learning about graphite pencil grades, paper types and weights, and how these tools affect your final work. From there, you'll explore the value scale and techniques for smooth shading, practice the basics of linear perspective, and finish the course with an introduction to human facial anatomy.
Supply Info:
• Pencils and drawing materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own if they have preferred tools.
• Please bring a sketchbook that is at least 11x14 inches with a minimum paper weight of 60 lbs (50 sheets minimum). We recommend Strathmore brand! This sketchbook is to record all instruction notes and sketches.
• If you would like to purchase a sketchbook from FCA, there will be an additional material charge of $25, and you must reach out by June 4th to secure a sketchbook.
This class is designed to build confidence and skill for beginners. Join us for a 4-week course of relaxing yet educational evenings!
Register online or in-person, stop in anytime we're open Monday through Saturday 6am-5pm and Sunday 8am-3pm!
Refund and/or credit will not be issued if registrant cancels within 48 hours of class or does not attend class.
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