The Modern Sketchbook
- All levels
- 18 and older
- $290
- Earn 2,900 reward points
- Live Interactive Online Classroom
- 15 hours over 6 sessions
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Dive into the sketchbooks kept by great thinkers from the 15th century through today, and then work on an exercise to get your juices flowing onto the pages of your new sketchbook.
Learn how to use new materials, reimagine traditional ones, and how to express your thoughts and ideas through a visual vocabulary.
An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
Online programs:
An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.
In the event that some or all of the meetings of the program cannot happen in person, programs will be held at the scheduled time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform. The programs will continue through hands-on, at-home activities, lectures, presentations, and/or group discussions. No refunds will be issued should any portion of a course be held virtually.
We are not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing refunds for programs missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.
There are no refunds for outings, classes or workshops that meet fewer than three times per semester.
If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] prior to the first date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.
Unless otherwise noted in program description, the following schedule applies to programs which meet three times or more per semester:
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]
Refunds are computed from the date written notice is received. To receive a refund, you must enclose the original of your confirmation letter.
Please allow three to four weeks for processing of your refund request.
Processing fees, membership fees, auditions fees and class or exercise cards are not refundable. No cash refunds.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students who have taken classes at The Modern Sketchbook have expressed their enjoyment of the classes, stating that they were inspired and left with new ideas to explore. They appreciate the freedom they were given to express themselves, as the instructor covered various techniques while allowing each student to create their own unique artwork. These classes are described as being very fun, with a positive and encouraging atmosphere. One student particularly enjoyed the class and expressed gratitude, indicating that it provided them with inspiration and new ideas to explore further. Another student simply stated their love for the class, implying a high level of satisfaction. The mention of the instructor covering different techniques while allowing students to pursue their own artistic paths highlights the balance between structure and individuality in the class.
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