Beginners' Guide to Drawing

Beginners' Guide to Drawing

*This class takes place at 72 Merchant's Row*

Join us at the MINT Downtown and learn the basics of drawing in this 3-part class!

In this class we will cover the fundamentals of drawing. Each week we will discuss a new technique or method and work on an image that incorporates that technique. 

Learning Objectives:

Week 1: Shadow and Light- this week we will jump in on the basics of shading to create depth. We will look at how you can use shadow and light to create dimension and illusion in your work. We will explore various shading styles and techniques and learn to shade different shapes and surfaces for the most realistic effect. 

Week 2: One Point Perspective- this week we will introduce a horizon line and learn to work with one point perspective in order to create the illusion of distance. We will discuss how to delineate the foreground from the background and how to incorporate shading into objects drawn using one point perspective. 

Week 3: Composition- this week we will dive into the nuances of composition. We will explore positive and negative space and how the surroundings interact with the central subject of your composition. We will work with ordinary objects and build environment around them taking vertical and horizontal space into consideration. 

$15 material fee included in class price

Instructor: Caitlin Gates

Class Fee: $75