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A class for absolute beginners where you will learn how to plan a drawing, how to figure out a composition, and how to measure the proportions of objects.  Materials List: Large newsprint pad HB, 2B and 4B pencils plastic eraser Soft vine charcoal  kneaded eraser

This course is designed for adult manga lovers, who are eager to master their favorite art style. A professional manga artist Austin Bath will guide you through this journey. The class will be held IN-PERSON in our San Francisco Studio.  High-quality art materials are provided and included in the course price. Detailed Schedule: Day...

Join us for a portraiture workshop that is guaranteed to improve your portraiture skills. During the first half of the workshop, students will complete numerous head studies and improve their knowledge of proper head construction. The second half of the workshop will allow students to focus on a project of their choice in whatever medium they choose....

Learn the basics of colored pencils, from hatching techniques to burnishing. Workshop projects will cover landscape drawing, rendering classic fruits, and capturing the vibrancy of colorful candies!  For artists at any level of drawings skills. Note: Materials fee of $20 due to instructor day of.

Explore the wildlife in your backyard or on your block like a naturalist. We will record our observations using simple tools and all of our senses. Using drawings and words in combination you can describe your environment, or a single organism. This class is a hybrid program that meets online and in-person. Sessions: The first class session meets...

The Bay Area is home to hundreds of beautiful bird species and many of them can be seen visiting your very own backyard. What better way to capture the moment than to learn how to draw a few of them using colored pencil! Let’s draw an American Pelican, Bufflehead Duck, Double Crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret, Canada Goose, and Black Crowned Night...

Experiment and play with drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, ink, tempera, watercolor and mixed media! In this course, learn about the dynamic attributes of these art mediums while you practice, discover, and create projects that challenge your imagination, potential and more. Class 1: Chiaroscuro Techniques in pencil, charcoal...

Looking for a great portrait of your pet? Do it yourself! We guarantee that the drawing you'll make at this camp with exceed your expectations. We will guide you through all steps of the process, from the reference selection and composition to the final touches. It will be held online via Zoom video conference. Students will need access to a computer...

Learn and practice approaches to drawing the figure such as gesture, contour, blind contour and sighting, using a variety of materials.  Advanced students are welcome to work independently.  Model fee included.

Permanent ink will be explored in this drawing techniques class. Students will get to learn how to make unique pieces of art by getting the most out of dipping their pen nibs and brushes in permanent ink to express their creativity. Tempera Resist - to create unique textures, waterproof India ink and Tempera paint will be used in a reduction process....

Students work independent of instruction from a nude model via Zoom. Go all-out with your work station, use any conventional or unconventional media you like, and blast your favorite music (just remember to keep your Zoom on ‘mute’) in this virtual figure-drawing class. This class is open to students wishing a draw from a live model.

Students work independent of instruction from a *clothed* model via Zoom. Go all-out with your work station, use any conventional or unconventional media you like, and blast your favorite music (just remember to keep your Zoom on ‘mute’) in this virtual figure-drawing class. This class is open to students wishing a draw from a live model.

In this five week course we will delve into the world of illustration! We will learn about illustration as a communicative art that is used to narrate books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising. Illustrators must create eye catching work, but also be able to hold an audience with a story and a message. We will learn the process of making a successful...