The Joy of Drawing, Part 1
w/ Julia Carpenter
Offered as an online course! New dates!
Dates/Times:
4 Monday mornings: June 22, 29, July 6 & 13 / 10:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $200 for 4 classes
Registration: online
Location: This will be an online class which can be seen through Zoom.us. A link to the Zoom meeting, along with instructions on how to use Zoom will be sent in an email after you register.
Description:
Drawing the world around us is about truly being in a particular moment. The intense focus that drawing entails, brings joy, relaxation and satisfaction. Drawing also teaches you so much about WHAT it is you are drawing. It is directly learning from our world. This drawing ability is one every one of us are capable of and it just takes some practice in learning how to really “see”, and not get confused by our own mind’s preconceptions of what it is in front of us. Most of us don’t exercise that part of the brain, so we conclude we can’t draw. But you can! The same skills are used over and over again to draw anything on earth, so once you master these few, you have all the tools you need to really draw what you are seeing. It is truly magical!
In this beginning class, which repeats throughout the year, we will go through the some of the most basic elements of drawing: line, shape, value and form. You will gain the skills to draw what is in front of you by simplifying complex shapes, gauging proportions and vertical/horizontal relationships, convey real depth on the page and create the illusion of 3-dimensional form through shading strategies.
Since we’re “Staying Home” these days, we are offering this 4-week class as an online course. It will include live sessions with Julia, including instruction and demos, and you’ll get to interact during Q&A times where you’ll also be able to get feedback on your work. In addition - and this is a cool bonus for online classes - you’ll be able to download the sessions to play and replay as many times as you want. This is also a great benefit if you have to step away for a few minutes or even miss a session.
This class is perfect for the beginner or anyone who wants a refresher course on some basic drawing skills, it can be retaken repeatedly as the drawing subjects will change each class. Our materials are graphite and charcoal.
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And The Joy of Drawing: The Joy Continues! In this follow up class we will continue with our drawing adventure, practicing and honing skills we began in Part 1. Some things we will work on are more shading methods and materials, expressive line and the exploration of textures and many more things. Color media will be introduced. Interested? Check it out here: The Joy of Drawing: The Joy Continues!
Supply List:
For home delivery of your supplies, Julia has compiled a list of course materials for this course at dickblick.com. To visit this list, please go to https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/HP77K7GC7PPHQ/publicview/. In addition, you can check with your local art supply store. In Edmonds, ARTspot is offering curbside service during our “Stay Home” order and offers a 10% discount to Cole students. Give ARTspot a call at 425.640.6408.
Erasers
Mars Plastic Eraser
Kneaded Eraser Extra Large
Factis Mechanical Eraser
Pencils & Charcoal
White pastel pencil
Box of soft vine charcoal sticks
Soft white pastel stick (brand examples: Schminke, Rembrandt, Nu Pastel, Sennelier)
Compressed black charcoal sticks, 1-2
Peel and Sketch charcoal pencil, soft or medium
Derwent tinted charcoal pencils -Set of 6 is fine
Sanding paddle (to sharpen charcoals)
2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B drawing pencils (or a set of various hardnesses)
Pencil Sharpener (Julia likes the KUM long point sharpener)
Micron pens in fine point, 2 -black and/or sepia
Paper
Drawing pad, assorted tints, 12 x 18”
Heavyweight drawing pad, 14 x 17”
Newsprint pad, 18 x 24”
Miscellaneous
Chamois, 5 x 7”
Drawing Board, 23 x 26”
18” ruler
Something to carry it all in