Fridays 1-3pm
Session 1 (2025):
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Session 2 (2025):
February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4
Students will primarily study black and white techniques and the elements of drawing, but here’s the difference: after the drawing exercise, students will render the same subjects utilizing values of color. The art of the “Quick Sketch” will be explored as well as many other drawing exercises. Students will leave the class with a better understanding of the important relationship between black and white and color value.
MATERIALS LIST
Sketch Pad or Sketchbook (ensure it is for charcoal or pencil drawings) 9”x12”, 11”x14”or 16”x20” is fine
Small selection of charcoal and drawing pencils (will be covered in depth during class)
Vine or Willow Charcoal
Kneaded Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
Blending Stump or Tortillon
Sand Paper Pointer or Sand Paper for attaining a point on the pencils
Drawing Board (must have smooth surface)
Wax Paper or Spray Fixative to protect finished artwork
Materials helpful but not required:
Powdered Charcoal
Battery Operated Eraser
Papermate Eraser
Cotton Balls
Pencil Extender
