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  • Drawing Textures with Colored Pencils

    Texture can add both beauty and realism to your artwork. Discover how to create visual textures such as stones, wood, fur, feather, glossy fruit skin, woven fabric, leather, shiny metallic surfaces, and even glass. You’ll be introduced to various techniques using colored pencil and you can add other drawing mediums that you like. Through a series of exercises, you’ll meticulously capture both organic and man-made objects, drawing inspiration from observation and photographic references. Previous drawing experience is preferred. The class materials list can be found here.
  • Drawing with Pen & Ink

    Explore techniques of line drawing, hatching, cross-hatching and more using different kinds of pens. Experiment with diverse tools to create depth and detail, from technical pens and markers to traditional dip pens. We’ll create shades and washes with liquid India ink and also learn how to render various textures, such as wood, foliage, and animal fur. Through guided practice, you will sketch trees, still life compositions, architecture, and wildlife. Create a range of work from realism to abstraction. Previous drawing experience is preferred. The class materials list can be found here.
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    Watercolor Techniques: Tradition & Experimentation

    Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolors in this engaging class focused on traditional and experimental painting techniques. With a combination of approaches using traditional watercolor paints, opaque watercolors (gouache), and watercolor pencils, we will aim to make this art form more accessible, despite the common fear often associated with watercolors. Some previous experience in painting is preferred. The class materials list can be found here.