Introduction to Drawing

This six week Drawing course introduces students to a variety of drawing media- mainly graphite and colored pencils, charcoal and ink. Students will develop and strengthen their observational and conceptual drawing skills through studies and focused assignments.

Concepts and methods taught in this course will include:

• Line drawing

• Tonal drawing

• Mark making

• Composition- systems for composing space

• Drawing a still life

• Portrait and life drawing

• Open concept drawing

This class is for kids ages 8 and up and will be held every Thursday afternoon from 4-6pm. January 11 through February 15.

Jean Richardson will be the instructor for this NAC Art Course. She has received a BFA in Drawing and Painting and an MFA in Studio Arts. She has been teaching art for 15 years, and has taught students from elementary school aged up to the college level.