Advanced Drawing for Tweens and Teens (Ages 11-16)

Drawing by Emily, age 11 Discover the skills to draw with greater confidence and realism! If you’ve ever wanted to improve your drawing abilities, this class will teach you how to truly see your subject rather than simply draw what you think it looks like. Through a series of guided exercises, you’ll learn techniques that help train your eye to recognize proportion, shape, value, and light. Experiment with a variety of drawing materials, including charcoal pencils, compressed charcoal, and other black-and-white media, while building your skills through a range of subjects. You’ll draw still lifes, landscapes, self-portraits, and live models, developing the ability to capture light, shadow, depth, and form with greater accuracy. Supplies Needed: 2 Charcoal Pencils, 6B extra soft 2 White charcoal pencils OR White Compressed Charcoal Pencil sharpener Kneaded eraser Paper provided