Explore the foundations of drawing and painting basics. In each two-weeks segment, learn and sample various artistic techniques under the guidance of a different instructor. Each instructor brings their experiences in diverse mediums, including pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel. Supplies provided.

Explore drawing in a realistic style, enhance accuracy, and refine your observational skills. Learn new techniques to capture light and shadow, and illustrate form, perspective and composition. Through practice, sharpen your skills and enjoy drawing as you continue to achieve the higher level of proficiency.

Study proportions, measurement and anatomy, then create tonal studies with rub-out and cross-hatch techniques. Work first from instructor-provided photos, and choose your own photos as the class progresses.

Create vibrant, drawings with full value range using charcoal/graphite. Starting with a block-in sketch then learn the principles of form modeling to create a look of realism and dimensionality. Work from still life set-ups or choose to draw your own subjects.

Learn to paint florals in still life with soft pastels. The workshop will focus on the structure of flowers in three dimensions and pastel painting techniques. The morning demonstration will cover the pastel painting process followed by independent painting. The afternoon will include continued painting practice with suggestions and feedback.