Drawing with Pencil & Charcoal

Description

Drawing with Pencil & Charcoal (Ages 11 & Up)

This course provides a solid foundation for anyone who wants to build confidence in their artistic skills. Teens (11+) and adults work side by side in a welcoming studio environment, exploring the essentials of academic drawing.

We start with simple forms — spheres, cylinders, and cubes — and gradually move on to more complex subjects: everyday objects, plaster casts, portraits, and figure sketches. Along the way, students develop their understanding of the 7 key principles of drawing:

• contour (line)

• gesture (movement and action)

• proportion (relationships in size)

• perspective (depth)

• positive and negative space

• texture (surface qualities)

• value (light and dark)

Students will practice shading, pencil and charcoal techniques, and learn to create realistic textures such as animal fur, fabric, and hair. The course includes both quick gesture sketches and longer, more developed studies.

This program is ideal for beginners as well as those who want to strengthen their skills and progress toward more advanced areas such as portraiture, animation, graphic design, painting, or sculpture.

Above all, the focus is on enjoying the creative process, gaining confidence, and receiving encouragement at every step.