Ben Smith - Great Sprigo: Human Jack in the Box

Pencil and Wash on Paper

Teaches: Basic Drawing for Beginners & Figure Drawing

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BASIC DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS/ Ben Smith
Thu      11 AM-2 PM     3/29-5/24     Fee: $162     Class #200
Thu      6:30-9:30 PM   3/29-5/24     Fee: $162     Class #201
Students learn how to use line, tone, and texture to draw convincing, three-dimensional forms. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring a drawing board, an 18”x24” newsprint pad, #2B pencil, soft vine charcoal, and pink Pearl eraser to the first class. Additional materials will be discussed the first day of class.  Click here for a supply list.

FIGURE DRAWING/ Ben Smith
Tue       1:30-4:30 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $162      Class #202
Tue       6:30-9:30 PM      3/27-5/22      Fee: $162      Class #203
Fri       11:30-2:30 PM      3/30-5/25      Fee: $162      Class #204
Students draw from a nude model to develop skills in anatomy. They will learn methods to enhance line quality and gain a deeper understanding of figure-environment relationships. All levels of experience are welcome. Please bring an 18"x24" rough newsprint pad, #2B pencil, Pink Pearl eraser, conte crayon, soft vine charcoal, and a kneaded eraser to the first class. A model fee of approximately $50 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting. Click here for a supply list. 

FIGURE DRAWING/ Dolores Kennedy
Sat      10 AM-1 PM      3/31-5/19      Fee: $144      Class #205      (8 weeks)
Basic instruction in proportion, anatomy, and "sighting" for beginners, in addition to ongoing critiques and assignments for more advanced students. Students work from nude models. All levels welcome. A model fee of approximately $50 will be collected from each student at first class meeting.  Click here for a supply list.

PAINTING THE HEAD AND FIGURE IN ANY MEDIUM / Marie Matthews
Thu      10 AM-1 PM      3/29-5/24      Fee: $162      Class #328
Explore the excitement and challenge of painting the head and figure using the medium of your choice. Working from a live model, participants will learn specific techniques for rendering heads and figures that are solid, convincing, and alive. We will use both nude and clothed models. The course will begin with black and white studies, and color will be introduced as the quarter progresses. This course will include a combination of exercises and demonstrations. Drawing experience is a prerequisite for this intermediate level course. A model fee of approximately $60 will be collected from each student at the first class meeting.