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The studio provides easels, drawing boards, and live-model sessions where relevant; you bring a basic supply kit of pencils or charcoal, listed on the class page and yours to keep and reuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:286;4724-5009\"\u003eDrawing sharpens every other discipline, which is why so many of our students start here. Our instructors are working artists who draw daily. 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Investigating topics of visual perception, relationships, composition, and contrast, using pencils, charcoal and pastels will loosen up those stiff mark making habits and open the page to a freer, looser drawing approach that reflects speed, flow and confidence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom discussions on local art events, contemporary artists, group critiques, and home drawing assignments will help build your personal knowledge, skill levels, and your love of drawing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Supplies List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2B Pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6B Pencil or Ebony Pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil Sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite plastic or Magic Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 x 14’ Drawing pad 24 sheets 80LBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 x 12”  Sketch Pad 100 sheets. 65LBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply list on Blick Art Materials \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/lists\/blicku\/HUJ2HPL8U2S8U\/?st=TX\u0026amp;amp;id=6100\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplies can also be found locally at Jerry’s Artarama\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brad Ford Smith","offers":[{"title":"8\/11 - 9\/29","offer_id":43829799911502,"sku":"264C312SLDBFS-TU3","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/IMG_8314_49ebf293-b58d-45da-a035-694f0a10f4f2.jpg?v=1780515844"},{"product_id":"figure-drawing-2","title":"Figure Drawing | Smith | Wed evening","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet loose and get it on paper. Working from live models, this Figure Drawing Class will focus on techniques for rapidly evaluating the figure then transferring that information onto the page using big bold strokes of charcoal and pastels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re experienced with figure drawing or just starting out, this class will offer ample opportunities to investigate, explore and improve your drawing skills. Classroom discussions on local art events, contemporary artists, group critiques, and home drawing assignments will help build your personal knowledge and skill levels, and your love of drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re going to do a lot of drawing and use up a lot of paper. We’re going to get our hands dirty and probably our clothes too. As a wise man once said, “You can’t build a skyscraper with one brick and a white tuxedo.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Supplies List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6B Pencil or Ebony Pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite plastic or Magic eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVine Charcoal Medium 12 sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 x 24” Newsprint Pad 100+ sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 x 24” Drawing Pad 30 sheets 80LBs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply list on Blick Art Materials \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/lists\/blicku\/J2HUJHL7EEESF\/?st=TX\u0026amp;amp;id=6100\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplies can also be found locally at Jerry’s Artarama\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brad Ford Smith","offers":[{"title":"8\/12 - 9\/30","offer_id":43829799944270,"sku":"264C312FIDBFS-WE3","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/Organe_Green_Fiure_be1d7fd8-8377-460f-8787-a064e0cc30df.jpg?v=1780515857"},{"product_id":"figure-drawing-foundation","title":"Figure Drawing Foundation | Collins | Mon evening","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis class will focus on developing and refining a process and method to figure drawing. It is open to all levels but with an emphasis on beginner or newer practitioners of the art of figure drawing. In addition to drawing from a live model each class will incorporate exercises to improve your skills and discussions on anatomy, strategy, process, proportion, composition, and technique. Materials can be messy – and we encourage that!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Collins","offers":[{"title":"8\/10 - 9\/28","offer_id":43829800042574,"sku":"264C312FDFDCO-MO3","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/IMG_0057_1ffd0975-1ccc-4854-ad6b-60b3a13b75ea.jpg?v=1780515870"},{"product_id":"experimental-drawing","title":"Experimental Drawing | Collins | Wed evening","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this four-week class we will play around with a variety of fun drawing exercises designed to help students ease into the basics of mark making and learning to see. Students will start out on day one with collaborative blind contour drawing and from there we will move on to upside down portraiture and other techniques gleaned from different source books that we will share with you. In addition to experimental techniques, we will combine a wide variety of mixed media. What happens if you do a watercolor bleed on nice paper and let the random shapes dictate the entire composition and concept of a pen and ink drawing? Let’s find out! Dan and Rebecca Collins teach this class together for a teaching style that is the perfect combination of energy and balance, most of all, they like to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperimental Drawing Supply List:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMixed Media Sketchbook 9 x 12 or larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P4\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEbony Pencil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P5\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEraser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P6\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eColor Markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P7\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens -6 pack assorted point sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P8\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"P9\"\u003eOptional: Watercolors, Pastels, oil or soft\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Collins","offers":[{"title":"8\/12 - 9\/30","offer_id":43829807022158,"sku":"264C312EDFDCO-WE3","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/blind_contour_1_ebb11819-3946-4737-8c67-dff0c472e22f.jpg?v=1780516255"},{"product_id":"beginning-drawing-art-of-observation-1","title":"Beginning Drawing: Art of Observation | Garcia | Sat afternoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eInstructor Lorena García leads these drawing classes designed to help students develop the essential foundations of artistic observation. Through exercises focused on proportion, value, and confident mark-making, students will learn to observe with intention, understanding shape, light, and structure rather than relying on preconceived ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eEach session aims to strengthen visual perception and technical control, guiding participants to draw what they see instead of what they think they see. In this process, observation becomes a powerful tool for creating drawings that are accurate, expressive, and filled with purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe concepts explored in this course, including observation, proportion, and value, are grounded in the principles of realism. Together, they provide students with the technical foundation to create lifelike and visually convincing drawings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Baronet","offers":[{"title":"8\/15 - 10\/3","offer_id":43829809086542,"sku":"264C312RDSGA-SA2","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/IMG_6889_b3678359-d0b9-48f9-8e92-f034f43a8cb3.jpg?v=1780516319"},{"product_id":"online-beginning-drawing-from-photo","title":"Online Beginning Drawing from Photo | Gray | Wed morning","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaving a solid understanding of drawing is essential for success as a visual artist. This course will cover the basic art elements of line, shape, form, and light and shadow through photos. We will use various grades of graphite and also learn different techniques and exercises to gain a deeper understanding of how to utilize graphite effectively. 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It will be available throughout the course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ja'Rie Gray","offers":[{"title":"8\/12-9\/2","offer_id":43829810167886,"sku":"264C312ZDFPGRA1-WE1","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/Picture2_2cdee489-f1db-40da-b776-90ed476284b3.png?v=1780516583"},{"product_id":"online-beginning-drawing-from-photo-1","title":"Online Beginning Drawing from Photo | Gray | Wed evening","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaving a solid understanding of drawing is essential for success as a visual artist. This course will cover the basic art elements of line, shape, form, and light and shadow through photos. We will use various grades of graphite and also learn different techniques and exercises to gain a deeper understanding of how to utilize graphite effectively. No prior skills are necessary for this fundamental course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkills acquired in this class include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of Line, Shape, and Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA firm understanding of Gradation, Light logic Principles, Value distribution, and Local Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing and interpreting proportion within a drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Perspective as an artistic tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Drawing From Photos Supply List (Gray):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of Graphite Pencils ranging from 2h – 6B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompress Charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneaded Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Mechanic Eraser (Brands Tombow Zero Eraser and General’s Factis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Rubber Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11”x14” Drawing Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11”x14” Newsprint Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil Sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpie fat nib or fine nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18” Grided Ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make it easier to prepare for class, a complete list of course materials has been compiled for purchase here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/lists\/blicku\/0U4BHAL3BPI6W\" title=\"www.dickblick.com\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dickblick.com\u003c\/a\u003e. It will be available throughout the course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ja'Rie Gray","offers":[{"title":"8\/12 - 9\/2","offer_id":43829810200654,"sku":"264C312ZDFPGRA1-WE3","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/2474\/9134\/files\/Picture3_10edae84-3208-44c9-be80-13246837cefb.png?v=1780516596"},{"product_id":"online-beginning-drawing-from-photo-july","title":"Online Beginning Drawing from Photo - July","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaving a solid understanding of drawing is essential for success as a visual artist. This course will cover the basic art elements of line, shape, form, and light and shadow through photos. We will use various grades of graphite and also learn different techniques and exercises to gain a deeper understanding of how to utilize graphite effectively. No prior skills are necessary for this fundamental course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkills acquired in this class include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of Line, Shape, and Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA firm understanding of Gradation, Light logic Principles, Value distribution, and Local Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing and interpreting proportion within a drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Perspective as an artistic tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Drawing From Photos Supply List (Gray):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of Graphite Pencils ranging from 2h – 6B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompress Charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneaded Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Mechanic Eraser (Brands Tombow Zero Eraser and General’s Factis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Rubber Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11”x14” Drawing Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11”x14” Newsprint Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil Sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpie fat nib or fine nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18” Grided Ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make it easier to prepare for class, a complete list of course materials has been compiled for purchase here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/lists\/blicku\/0U4BHAL3BPI6W\" title=\"www.dickblick.com\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dickblick.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 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No prior skills are necessary for this fundamental course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkills acquired in this class include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of Line, Shape, and Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA firm understanding of Gradation, Light logic Principles, Value distribution, and Local Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing and interpreting proportion within a drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Perspective as an artistic tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Drawing From Photos Supply List (Gray):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of Graphite Pencils ranging from 2h – 6B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompress Charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneaded Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Mechanic Eraser (Brands Tombow Zero Eraser and General’s Factis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Rubber Eraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11”x14” Drawing Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11”x14” Newsprint Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil Sharpener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpie fat nib or fine nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18” Grided Ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make it easier to prepare for class, a complete list of course materials has been compiled for purchase here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/lists\/blicku\/0U4BHAL3BPI6W\" title=\"www.dickblick.com\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dickblick.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 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