Time & Location

Jan 11, 2022, 1:30 PM – Feb 22, 2022, 3:00 PM
Lexington, 130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421, USA

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About the Class or Event

6 Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm

Begins January 11, In Studio

All Skill Levels

Class: $160

Description:

Drawing is learning to see. Drawing is making marks, and there are plenty of ways to make meaningful marks. Drawing is communication and creativity. It is a foundational skill for many forms of artmaking. We'll learn FUNdamentals through observation, perspective, angles, shape and shading. Learn about composition, where to begin your drawing, and when to stop. See your creativity blossom as you get more comfortable and confident in expressing your ideas through drawing. Begin a new skill, refresh an old one, or just practice with other creatives. Ready, set, draw!

Materials:

Students should bring the following supplies:

Drawing paper (at least 9 x 12)
Pencils (2HB, 2H, 4B minimum)
Kneaded eraser
Vinyl eraser
Newsprint
Vine charcoal
White chalk pencil   Optional: Drawing board with clips

About the instructor:

Susan is orgininally from Massachusetts but for thirty years she lived in Utah, Oregon, New Jersey, and Virginia before moving to Reading, MA. Susan earned a B.S. in Design from Brigham Young University, a Post Baccalaureate Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and a Museum Studies Master’s Degree from Harvard Extension. In addition, she is a Certified Zentagle® Teacher. Her artwork has been shown in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Susan teaches at Snow Farm, other local venues, as well as privately. "Creativity is intelligence having fun." -- Albert Einstein