# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Observational Drawing: Composition and Rendering with Derek Hibbs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Observational Drawing: Composition and Rendering with Derek Hibbs

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 8a-4p | Deadline to register: January 17, 2026

$100 + $30 materials fee

Materials Included: Drawing paper and newsprint

What to bring: Students will need to purchase a basic set of drawing pencils, charcoal (stick or pencil), and eraser from Dick Blick, Jerry’s, or other supplier prior to beginning the class.

Level: Beginner/No prior experience necessary

Ages 14+

TO REGISTER: https://www.riverartsinc.org/observational-drawing-hibbs/

This class will cover an introductory overview to the process of observational drawing of objects from life, sighting and measuring, composition, contours, and basic rendering of light and shadow. Students will receive a variety of demonstrations over their time in this course. We will implement techniques by producing multiple preparatory studies and experiment with different drawing materials. Eventually we will work our way into a longer still-life drawing for the afternoon. We will examine the characteristics of material choices, image/composition decision making, drawing techniques, and DIY methods. Students will have the option to explore their own style and creative interests within their approach. We will be working with an 18” x 24” sheet size, on newsprint and strathmore drawing paper (provided).

Instructor Bio:  Derek Hibbs grew up in the Toledo area and completed his MFA in Printmaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received a BFA in Printmaking from Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne. He currently works in lithography, intaglio, and relief methods of printmaking. Currently, Derek is a full-time preparator at the Chazen Museum of Art and a part-time instructor at Madison College teaching 2D design. Residing in Madison, WI, Derek has a fully functional home print studio set up for his own work, and occasionally works with a number of local artists collaboratively to produce a wide variety of fine art prints. Derek’s work has addressed a range of topics from climate change, social/political concerns, and the internal struggle, and is often inspired by art history. His most recent works have been lighthearted, nature based, and not loaded with such heavy content.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/prairie-du-sac/observational-drawing-composition-and-rendering-with-derek-hibbs/200029157371710
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.riverartsinc.org/observational-drawing-hibbs/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=prairie+du+sac-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Prairie Du Sac
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 590 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53578
- **lat**: 43.29189
- **long**: -89.72139
- **full address**: 590 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53578

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- **organizer**: River Arts Inc. (https://allevents.in/org/river-arts-inc/25987534)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 590 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53578
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** River Arts Inc.
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Observational Drawing: Composition and Rendering with Derek Hibbs ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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