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Beginning Drawing

Studio Arts Course
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Beginning Drawing
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Beginning Drawing

6 Session Weekend Studio Arts Course

6 sessions from June 29 to August 10, 2025
Upcoming Session:
Sunday, June 29, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET
Code: 1E00WY
Location:
This online program is presented on Zoom.
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Materials for this program

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.
  • NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, June 27, 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.