Drawing for Beginners
Week 8 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Pier Building Classroom | Ages 14 and up
This is an introductory class designed for students who have had no previous art experience and always wanted to learn to draw, or a beginner/advanced beginner who would like to take their drawing to the next level. This course introduces the Art Elements & Principles of Design, basic drawing techniques and concepts, step-by-step instructions, and drawing simple objects and landscapes. We will discuss paper, drawing pencils, colored pencils, and how to use them. Drawing-What-You-See-Not-What-You-Think, Perception Filters, Shading, Perspective and Composition.
Materials fee of $10 due to instructor at start of class.
Class Times
Students should come to class prepared with the following materials:
- 9x12 Sketchbook,
- Drawing Pencils 4H, 2B, 4B, 6B,
- #2 Pencil,
- 1 Kneaded Eraser, Either a Magic Rub or White Pearl Eraser
- OPTIONAL: Extra Fine Black Sharpie, .5 Mechanical Pencil, Colored Pencils, and a Ruler
Kim Kloecker
BS., Art Education K-12 Edinboro State College. Professional Artist and Teacher for 35 years with 40 years in a variety of educational platforms for all ages and abilities. Numerous "Best of Show honors and top art awards; noteworthy watercolor artist in northwestern Pennsylvania. Currently hosting watercolor workshops for beginner and advanced students.
