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drawing

Weekly Classes — Fall 2008

Basic Drawing

Joseph Weinzettle

Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm

Session 1 or 2 • Levels 1-2

Course code 180

This class introduces beginning and intermediate students to the use and history of traditional drawing materials — charcoal, chalk, metalpoint and ink, including broad and fine line techniques. Observational studies will develop the students' skill in creating line, tone, volume and composition. Charcoal and an 18x24" drawing pad are required for the first class. A complete supply list is available in advance from the Arts Center or from the instructor in the first class. Metalpoint supplies will be provided by the instructor.

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Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers

Basic Drawing (PEL)

Rebecca Skelton

Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm

Session 1 only • Levels 1 & 2

Course code 101

Learn how to see and translate three dimensional forms into two dimensional graphic representations using a variety of "right-brain" methods: blind contour, negative space and more. Most classes will include a creative or expressive project as well as drawing exercises.

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Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers

Intermediate Drawing (PEL)

Rebecca Skelton

Monday, 7pm to 9:30pm

Session 2 only • Levels 3-5

Course code 102

This class builds on the principles of basic drawing and concentrates on composition, describing special textures and advanced media and techniques. Advanced drawing students may pursue independent study. Prerequsite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience.

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Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers

Heads Up! Portrait Drawing

Rebecca Skelton

Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm

Session 2 only • 1-3

Course code 108

Students focus on a study of the head. Explore the use of gesture, contour, volume studies, simplified shapes, general proportions, prevarication and expression to describe and interpret the model. Different materials and approaches are used in each class. Students of all levels are invited to take this class, and previous drawing experience is helpful. Instructor will provide comment, instruction, and suggestions as requested. Advanced students will be asked to also draw hands when possible.

Model Fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers

Introduction to Figure Drawing

Dean Fortune

Tuesday, 7pm to 9:30pm

Session 1 only • Levels 2-5

Course code 137

In this class students are guided through three different approaches to drawing the figure. We will be using undraped models as a reference and basic drawing tools. Some basic drawing experience required.

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Model Fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers

Life Drawing: Theory & Practice I

Hal Hussung

Thursday, 7pm to 9:30pm

Session 2 only • Levels 1-5

Course code 168

Skillful drawing is the key to self-expression through representational art. Many students who know how to draw still have difficulty drawing a precise likeness of a model's face, realistic hands and feet, believable foreshortening, and accurate proportions. Most if not all of these problems can be traced to a specific gap in their training. Learn to draw better than you ever thought possible once you have mastered this fundamental method practiced by the 19th century Ateliers. Learn the critical difference between "perception" and "observation" and how one can radically improve all your artistic skills.

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Model Fee: $45
Tuition $115 members, $145 nonmembers

workshops

Oil Portrait Sketch Workshop

Hal Hussung

Saturday, November 29, 9:30am to 3:30pm

Levels 1-5

Course code 175

Skillful drawing is the key to self-expression through representational art. Learning to translate drawing skills into an enjoyable portrait sketch is the objective of this workshop. Part one of the class includes a portrait demonstration where individual techniques are explained. Following the demonstration, students will paint a portrait using the skills and techniques they observed during the demonstration.

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Model Fee: $15
Tuition $120 members, $150 nonmembers