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Beginning Drawing

Studio Arts Course
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Beginning Drawing
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Registration for this program has closed.
Next Session:
April 27, 2025 - 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET

Beginning Drawing

6 Session Daytime Studio Arts Course

6 sessions from April 6 to June 1, 2025
Upcoming Session:
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET
Code: 1E00UG
Location:
This online program is presented on Zoom.
Select your Registration
$260
Member
$295
Non-Member
Materials for this program

Please Note: This program has an updated schedule.

This course, a valuable introduction for beginners, teaches the basic skills needed for a strong foundation 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.

The course covers still life, architectural interiors and exteriors, and figure drawing. The instructor provides individual guidance, demonstrations, and lectures and encourages group discussion.

Special Program Information

  • The instructor is Josh Highter.
  • This program includes 6 sessions, 2.5 hours each.
  • Update: Class will not be held on April 20 and May 25.
  • NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, April 4, 2025.

General Information

  • This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction online.
  • All Studio Arts programs require an online registration for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student registered for the online program.
  • This program will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
  • Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.
  • View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.