

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fundamentals of Charcoal: A 2-Part Series with Lissa Goeltz
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Are you new to drawing and have wondered how charcoal artists do it? Or are you an experienced charcoal artist who feels like you have plateaued or are stuck making your drawings or paintings more lifelike? If so, this is a class for you.

This 2-Session Charcoal Drawing Fundamentals Class We will be leaming about materials and how to best use them, as well as concepts like how to change the mode of the brain to better see BIG shapes, tone, and determine value. Together, we will learn to see objects and subjects in a new way and learn tricks that professional portrait and still life artists use to produce high-quality pieces. 

WHEN
Wednesday, February 25th 5:30-7:00
Thursday, February 26th 5:30-7:00

TECHNIQUES
Students will learn foundational charcoal drawing techniques including:
•identifying and setting shapes and values
•basic drawing tricks
*methods to help create more realistic work
*shading, blending, and working with the "push-and-pull" of light on a subject

MATERIALS
Students are asked to bring one small and simple object that they would like to practice with. Examples: A simple apple or pear, small vase, ball, egg. Again, something very simple which will cast a shadow.

Materials are provided for in-class use include:  
*Vine charcoal
*Charcoal pencils
*Kneaded eraser
*Paper
*Blending stumps

STUDENTS
This 2-session series is designed for beginning artists or anyone interested in learning more about the foundational skills of charcoal drawing and sketching. 

INSTRUCTOR BIO
Lissa Goeltz is an artist based near Chattanooga, TN and a South Pittsburg native, whose lifelong passion for art has blossomed into a full-time creative practice after dedicating more than 15 years to the nonprofit sector supporting local children and families.

A drawing student of local realism artist and mentor, Cindy Procious, Lissa is known for pieces that capture the unique spirit and personality of her subjects through primarily charcoal and oil, reflecting her evolving artistic voice.

Lissa's deep desire for authenticity, both in observation and capture of subjects, and the pure joy she feels when creating art has brought her back to the studio with renewed purpose. She is excited to share the tips and tricks that she's learned with other emerging artists and hobbyists.

LOCATION
Arts in the Burg, 207 S. Cedar Ave., South Pittsburg, TN 37380

NEED A LITTLE HELP?
If you truly cannot afford these classes, we may be able to help on a limited basis. Please ask us confidentially about reduced or free rates.

WANT TO HELP A LITTLE MORE?
If you can pay more, please do. It will help others less fortunate experience the joy of creativity and support Arts in the Burg. Ask about donating.
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- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

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## Event venue details

- **city**: South Pittsburg
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 207 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN
- **lat**: 35.01314
- **long**: -85.70414
- **full address**: 207 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Arts In The Burg, a SPARQ Organization (https://allevents.in/org/arts-in-the-burg-a-sparq-organization/22882038)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 207 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Arts In The Burg, a SPARQ Organization
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Fundamentals of Charcoal: A 2-Part Series with Lissa Goeltz ?
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