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Basic Drawing

Lessons will focus on the fundamental elements of line, composition, proportion, spatial relationships, perspective, volume, light and shadow, and foreshortening.

Graphite and charcoal pencils

Basic Drawing: Classical Methods

Learn the basic techniques for drawing both in line and tonal values. Begin with demonstrations of composition and perspective through a step-by-step process to complete the image noting every subtle curve, in both the outline and values.

Abstraction: Color & Design

Use a variety of techniques to access to your own limitless creativity and means of expressing it. Develop your abstract vocabulary as you strengthen your artwork by learning and incorporating principles of design.

More Zentangle Mandalas!

Zentangle is a tool that can increase focus and creativity, relieve stress, inspire new ideas and beautiful creations and allows you to deliberately shift your thoughts without trying.

Silk Scarf

Silk Painting 2: Beyond the Basics

Create four small painted silk pieces, using four different techniques: sun printing, resist painting on stretched silk, brush painting on prepared silk, and marbling using shaving cream.

Silk Scarf

Silk Scarf Painting

(Adults) Paint a beautiful silk scarf. Methods explored include color washes, resist painting and stamping. Silk for practice and one silk scarf blank are included

Silk Scarf

Silk Scarf Painting

Paint a beautiful silk scarf. Methods explored include color washes, resist painting and stamping. Silk for practice and one silk scarf blank are included.

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