Beginner Drawing

Students will learn the basic skills of realistic drawing which will enable them to draw anything they see. This is the first class in a series of classes designed to teach a foundation program of skills needed by all artists.  It is open to anyone wanting to develop these skills. 

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Portraiture for Beginners

If you have basic drawing skills and can draw a face but want to learn how to get a better likeness, this is the class for you.  We will use copies of black & white photos, grids, anatomy references, and drawing techniques to produce an accurate likeness and expression.  You may bring your own black…

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Drawing Animals in Colored Pencil

Prerequisites for this class “Beginner Drawing” and “Drawing Next Steps” or basic drawing skills including contour drawing, proposition, and shading.  Learn how to draw birds, and animals in a relaxed positive environment.  We will use photos (provided).  We will learn how to use a grid in addition to drawing by eye.

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Organic Doodling

This guided doodling session is a fun way to relax. You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy doodling.  Come and exercise your creative side in an artistic and fun atmosphere.  Students will doodle with pens and colored pencils. Supplies provided    

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Drawing II: Portraits

This class is for students that have taken “Drawing I” with Jamie (or have some drawing experience). This is an extension of skills taught in the first class. Students will work on value range and a realistic portrait using the techniques popularized by acclaimed art teacher and author Betty Edwards. 

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Colored Pencil for Beginners

Colored Pencils are a great way to begin to use color in your artwork. They are inexpensive, easy to set up and clean up plus you can create with them anywhere. This class will get you started with basic skills and techniques. Suggested complimentary classes: Beginner Drawing and Color Theory.

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