Drawing, Portraiture, and more for ages 16 and up with Doug Schiller. Two hour, 5 week classes start second week of November. Evening classes: M, T or Th. 5-7 PM, Daytime classes: M,W or Th 1 - 3 PM, Tues 10-12
Chose from the following courses. All are 5 weeks, Fee is $120, including all materials. Farmstead Members,enter discount code FAMember to receive a $5 discount
Introduction to Drawing This class will introduce students to the fundamental principles of drawing as they gain confidence in their… Show more drawing skills and have fun in doing so. Work with a variety of drawing materials and learn to create convincing 2D imagery of the 3D world. No previous experience required. Mondays 1-3 pm, November 10, 17, 24, December 1 and 8 Tuesdays 5-7 pm, November 11, 18, 25, December 2 and 9
Advanced Drawing This class will help students gain a greater understanding and command of drawing materials and techniques. Light and shadow, line, value distinctions, composition and perspective will be explored. Individual instructor guidance on still lives, landscapes and personal imagery. Fundamental drawing skills helpful. Wednesdays 1-3 pm, November 12,19 and December 3,10 and 17
Indoor Studio Landscapes Students will create outdoor landscapes indoors as they translate their 3D world onto a 2D picture plane. An understanding of compositional elements, shading, color and perspective will help develop spatial appearances working with a variety of dry 2D drawing materials that will amaze both artist and viewer. Photographic references and imagination will supplement direct observation. All levels welcome. Mondays 5-7 pm, November 10, 17,24 and December 1 and 8
Introduction to Pastels This course in chalk pastels will introduce students to the basic principles of this medium as well as experimental techniques. Students will learn how to develop their imagery working from direct observation or photographic references. All levels welcome. Tuesdays 10 am -12 pm, November 11,18, 25, December 2 and 9
Colored Pencil Drawing Explore the wide range of drawing possibilities using watercolor colored pencils. From traditional uses to more contemporary applications students will observe forms and use pencils and brush working with still life arrangements, photographic references and personal imagery. All levels welcome. Thursdays 5 - 7 PM, November 13, 20, December 4, 11 and 18
Portraiture This class focuses on drawing the human face and achieving an expressive likeness. A step by step approach will produce portraits that show an understanding of facial proportions while capturing the subject’s personality. All levels welcome. Thursdays 1-3 pm, November 13, 20, December 4, 11 and 18
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