This fun and supportive six-week class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to draw—from absolute beginners to those looking to improve their skills. Each week focuses on a new theme to help you build confidence and ability step by step, as you learn to observe and draw from real-life subjects such as fruits and flowers in simple still life arrangements, trees and skies in nature, buildings in landscapes, and living creatures such as animals and people. We’ll combine basic theory with hands-on practice throughout. Please note that class will not meet on February 16 due to President's Day.
Materials
If purchasing a materials pack, please also select the $15 materials fee which includes a discounted rate on your own professional quality drawing pad & graphite pencil set. If bringing your own materials, the following are suggested but you may substitute your preferred brand.
Paper- required
Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Pad (50 sheets) – Medium surface, ideal for pencil work. Click here for suggestion.
Pencils- required
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Graphite Pencil Set (6-piece): 6B, 4B, 2B, B, HB, 2H. Alternative: 2 × 2B, 2 × 4B, 1 × HB graphite pencils. Click here for suggestion.
Note: Please avoid Staedtler “Lumograph Black” – you need standard graphite pencils.
Eraser Options: These are optional. The center has a class set available for use.
Soft Eraser – such as General’s Factis’ Oval Eraser. Click here for suggestion.
Kneaded Eraser – flexible and gentle on paper. Click here for suggestion.
Or a set: General Pencil Eraser Set (includes both types). Click here for suggestion.