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Drawing on Site: Urban Sketching Intensive

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $685
  • 280 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL
  • 35 hours over 5 sessions

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  • $685
  • SAIC - Columbus Drive Building @ 280 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60603
  • 35 hours over 5 sessions
  • Building & Room No: Columbus 323
    Course number 1172
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What you'll learn in this on location drawing class:

Urban or on-site sketching is rooted in the practice of drawing observationally and creating effective compositions in one's medium of choice while engaging with one's surroundings for inspiration. This can be a quick, spontaneous sketch done while out on a walk in the park, or it can be a more planned or long-term drawing that unfolds over an hour or more.

The world around us is always in flux, and we can learn to adapt our approach to drawing, so that we can capture something of the subject we choose to draw, whether we have it in front of us for two minutes, or half a day. We will also engage with mediums, such as pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. Students will be able to choose their preferred medium, with encouragement to try at least some color during the class, in addition to linear drawing media, such as a pencil or pen and ink. We will start by drawing things around us that can be captured easily, in the form of still life and simple domestic scenes. We will gradually lean into the challenge of drawing more evanescent subjects that move or change, like natural elements in our home, yard, neighborhood, or local park. We will approach drawing living things, like a portrait of a household member or a pet, a self-portrait, and also scenes where human figures play a role but are not the largest focus (for example, a view from a window where we may see a pedestrian pass by every so often). We will learn to approach architecture in our drawings, as well—whether the interior of a room, or a street scene with multiple buildings, and other outdoor elements.

A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers nationally accredited degree programs as well as Continuing Studies programs for adults and children, ages 4-18. Considered one of the most influential art and design schools in the world, SAIC has continuing studies programs available to all skill levels. Students develop their creative and critical abilities while working with renowned faculty, utilizing state-of-the-art resources, and visiting the breath-taking galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago.


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FOR ADULTS:
  • 100 percent tuition refund one week prior to first class.
  • No refunds will be issued less that one week prior to first class.
FOR KIDS:
  • 100 percent tuition refund prior to Friday, May 13.
  • 100 percent tuition refund less $100 cancellation fee after May 13 and prior to the second class.
  • No refunds will be issued after the second class has met.
Any requests for exceptions to the cancellation policy as stated above must be submitted in writing and accompanied by the school's refund exception form which will be sent to you by CourseHorse after we receive your request.

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