Although Vincent van Gogh was self-taught, his imaginative drawings and instantly recognizable touch reveal a deep understanding of principles like line weight, spacing, and value. In this workshop, analyze van Gogh’s distinctive mark-making and explore how paying attention to these subtle elements can bring greater depth, volume, and light to your drawings. Through hands-on exercises prompted by van Gogh’s drawings and his global influences, discover how to make your marks more imaginative and expressive. A beginning drawing class or equivalent experience is recommended but not required for this workshop.

Special Program Information

• The instructor is Nick Cruz Velleman.
• This program includes one 3-hour session.
• NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, May 15, 2026.

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.
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