Drawing in Museums: The National Gallery, Freer Gallery, and American Art Museum Spend Saturday afternoons developing your rendering and composition skills, and learn the art of copying, by drawing paintings and classical sculptures displayed in the museums. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit) Saturday, January 25 to March 7, 2020 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no class Feb. 15)
Portrait Drawing In this class, students will be introduced to the basic steps of how to create a convincing portrait using charcoal or graphite. All levels of experience welcomed. Saturday, January 25 to March 7, 2020 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no class Feb. 15)
Beginning Drawing This introductory course teaches the basic skills needed for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, volume, and perspective, with an emphasis on personal gesture marks. Sunday, January 26 to March 22, 2020 – 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (no class Feb. 16)
Figure Drawing and Independent Projects Working from live models, students are encouraged to draw accurate or aesthetically strong works based on the figure. Open to all levels. Sunday, January 26 to March 22, 2020 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no class Feb. 16)
Colored Pencils II This one-day class is for students who have attended the Colored Pencil workshop or for those with experience who feel their skill may need a boost with this versatile medium. Monday, January 27, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.
Beginning Drawing This introductory course teaches the basic skills needed for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, volume, and perspective, with an emphasis on personal gesture marks. Monday, January 27 to March 23, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (no class Feb. 17)
Manuscript Illumination in the Medieval Tradition Explore the rich history of manuscript illumination as you use fine-tip markers or colored pencils to produce your own tiny masterpiece in the spirit of the medieval scribes who created some of the most beautiful and imaginative examples of the form. Monday, February 10, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.
