November 6 - December 4
Mondays from 10 AM to 12 PM CST
$180 total for 5-session series
Only 8 spots available

Join Dr. Michael Faris in the "Drawing with Graphite for Beginners" class, which focuses on foundational drawing techniques and composition.

In this 5-week, we'll cover the basics of value, shapes, forms, and more. Our structured curriculum ensures a gradual progression of skills, blending in-class learning and at-home practice. Dr. Faris will guide you through various assignments and provide constructive feedback. By the end of the course, you'll have not only gained essential drawing skills but also a deeper appreciation for the art form.

Age Requirements 16+

Supplies Needed For This Class/Workshop

Mandatory tools and materials (not supplied by Drawn Studio):

1. A 6B graphite pencil (if you have other B pencils, feel free to bring them too)

2. Drawing pad of paper (at least 11” x 14”, at least 80# paper)

3. Eraser (I use the crumbly brown gum erasers, but others are good too)

4. OPTIONAL: 23" x 26" drawing boards supplied by studio. If you want to use a smaller drawing board, feel free to bring one. 

Curriculum:

Class 1: Drawing Value and Shapes

A. Materials and equipment introduction and discussion

B. Explain value studies assignment

C. Students draw values in class

D. Explain drawing various sizes of shapes

E. Students draw the shapes, then add values

F. Home assignment: Shapes and values

Class 2: Drawing Forms and Values

A. Review and critique shape and value drawings

B. Explain the drawing the blocks assignment

C. Students draw the blocks, then add values

D. Home assignment: Work on drawing forms and values

Class 3: Drawing objects

A. Review and critique block drawings

B. Explain drawing objects assignment

C. Students draw in class

D. Home assignment: Drawing some objects on the furnished list

Class 4: Continue drawing objects

A. Review and critique object drawings

B. Students draw in class

C. Home assignment: Drawing some objects on the furnished list

Class 5: Drawing cloth and wrinkles

A. Review and critique object drawings

B. Explain cloth assignment

C. Students draw in class

D. Home assignment: KEEP DRAWING!!!

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Refund policy:

Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 7 days before your scheduled cohort start date. Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance of the event date will receive a 50% refund.

Courses are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. Full refunds will be given to all students in the event this occurs.