Fundamentals of Drawing/Guided Study

Enrollment: Open
Class Times (1): Ongoing, Thursdays from 6-9pm
Class Times (2): Ongoing, Saturdays from 12:30-3:30pm (FULL)
Monthly Tuition: Member: $225, Non Member: $260, Deposit: $60 (This deposit holds your space on the roster and also pays for your first class)
Instructed by: Andrew Elsten

This course is suggested for drawers of all experience levels. Beginning drawers will learn essential skills. Experienced drawers will reinforce key-concepts and work towards expertise. This class is based on college-level, beginning drawing concepts and exercises. Out-of-class drawing is required to get the most from this program. Topics covered include: Materials, perspective, sight measuring, composition, block-ins, and shading.

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Josie Sheehy
“Amy’s teaching style, expertise, encouragement and best of all, her love of anatomy made this an extremely worthwhile class. I left each session inspired, motivated and eager to use the knowledge and insights in my practice.”
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Our open registration makes it is easy to get involved. You are free to register for most of our classes whenever you are ready. No need to wait for a new semester or for an annual enrollment to begin.

Fundamentals of Drawing/Guided Study

“Do anything, but let it produce joy.” – Walt Whitman

LEARN, CREATE, CONNECT.

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