Choose from a variety of drawing topics including drawing from observation and abstract approaches. Push the boundaries of the discipline by drawing with a variety of media under the direction of accomplished artists/teachers.
In this drawing class, you will use the figure as a basis for understanding basic drawing elements such as line, form in space, spatial relationships, value, gesture, and composition. The instructor will guide you through drawing fundamentals and thorough observation. Beginners are welcomed and continuing students will also be challenged. … Read more
Start Date
05/28
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
07/09
Faculty
Brett X. Gamache
Time
6pm–9pm
Credits
0
In this introductory course, students will learn the foundations of drawing, including line, proportion, shape, gesture, blocking, value, mark-making, and space. Students will focus on developing these skills through a variety of in-class and independent assignments in-class that emphasize drawing from observation, iterative invention, and materials exploration. No prior drawing … Read more
Start Date
05/31
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
07/19
Faculty
Dara Morgenstern
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0
By examining the varied traditions in portraiture, through the lens of time and culture, this course will investigate a rich diversity of expression, spanning the frescos of Rome, the psychology of Alice Neal, the beauty of Leonardo, the technique of Ingres and the vulnerability of Vincent Van Gogh. We will … Read more
Start Date
06/23
Meeting Day
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
End Date
07/23
Faculty
Gerry Hoag
Time
6pm–10pm
Credits
3
This course covers the basics of using ink and mixed media to explore the abstract and expressive possibilities of this versatile medium. Discussions will center around the work of abstract expressionist artists and their focus on freedom of expression through spontaneity and exploration of wet media. Techniques such as wet-into-wet, … Read more
Start Date
07/07
Meeting Day
Mon thru Thu
End Date
07/10
Faculty
Santiago Hernandez
Time
9am–2pm
Credits
0
Individual attention in a supportive environment is the focus of this comprehensive figure drawing course designed for students of all levels. We will examine the works of historic and contemporary artists to understand the common principals of sound figure drawing. The foundations of gesture, proportions, and anatomical structures will be … Read more
Start Date
07/25
Meeting Day
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
End Date
08/22
Faculty
Gerry Hoag
Time
6pm–10pm
Credits
3