Drawing
At Southwest School of Art, we believe that no matter what their area of emphasis, every emerging artist needs a strong foundation in Drawing. It is a learned skill that relies heavily upon on hand-eye coordination and which is an ability that, in time, can be mastered by just about everyone. We build upon the basic foundation by further encouraging students to experiment with style, form, and structure.
Drawing Material List
Material list is either listed in the class description, will be discuss during the first class, or the materials will be supplied.
Registration
Fall 2018 priority registration for Members opens online Tues, August 7th at 9:00am. General registration starts Tues, August 14th.
Drawing Course Descriptions
8000a | Introduction to Drawing
Level: Beginning | Instructor: Jeannette MacDougall
Dates: Thurs, 11/8/2018 to 11/8/2018 | 9:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Studio: Briscoe Studio | Building: Negley Building
Tuition: $90.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $75.00
Have you always wanted to draw? Get a step-by-step, hands-on guided tour of line drawing with charcoal and pencil-all supplies provided! Grasp an understanding of observational drawing, translating what is seen on to the page as well as the design and composition principles that lie beneath all art: line, color, texture, and values. Let this non-judgmental introductory class be the stepping stone to future art classes.
8000b | Introduction to Drawing
Level: Beginning | Instructor: Jeannette MacDougall
Dates: Sat, 12/1/2018 to 12/1/2018 | 9:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Studio: Drawing Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $90.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $75.00
Have you always wanted to draw? Get a step-by-step, hands-on guided tour of line drawing with charcoal and pencil-all supplies provided! Grasp an understanding of observational drawing, translating what is seen on to the page as well as the design and composition principles that lie beneath all art: line, color, texture, and values. Let this non-judgmental introductory class be the stepping stone to future art classes.
8001a | Basic Drawing
Level: Beginning | Instructor: Kim Bishop
Dates: Mon, 9/17/2018 to 11/19/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:15 PM
Studio: Bowers Studio | Building: Negley Building
Tuition: $275.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $260.00
Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Anyone can learn to draw, and it is a basic tool needed for all classes offered at the Southwest School of Art. Through free-hand drawing, students will render three-dimensional objects-using drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition-in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.
8001b | Basic Drawing
Level: Beginning | Instructor: Sabra Booth
Dates: Tues, 9/18/2018 to 11/20/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:15 PM
Studio: Drawing Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $275.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $260.00
Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Anyone can learn to draw, and it is a basic tool needed for all classes offered at the Southwest School of Art. Through free-hand drawing, students will render three-dimensional objects-using drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition-in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.
8001c | Basic Drawing
Level: Beginning | Instructor: Chris Sauter
Dates: Wed, 9/19/2018 to 11/21/2018 | 9:00 AM- 11:45 AM
Studio: Drawing Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $275.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $260.00
Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Anyone can learn to draw, and it is a basic tool needed for all classes offered at the Southwest School of Art. Through free-hand drawing, students will render three-dimensional objects-using drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition-in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.
8002 | Intermediate Drawing
Level: Beginning/Intermediate | Instructor: Gregory Johnson
Dates: Wed, 9/19/2018 to 11/21/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:15 PM
Studio: Drawing Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $275.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $260.00
This multi-level class is for beginners with some drawing background or for experienced student-artists who would like to refresh their drawing skills. Topics will explore value, space, composition, and concept, as well as different drawing styles and materials. Students will move beyond using drawing merely to render objects accurately, and will come to view drawing as a challenging vehicle for expression of both form and narrative. Bring a sketchbook or drawing pad (size 11 by 14 or 18 by 24-inches) and a selection of pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class. Prerequisite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience.
8005 | Color in Drawing
Level: Beginning/Intermediate | Instructor: Kate Terrell
Dates: Sat, 9/22/2018 to 11/24/2018 | 9:30 AM- 12:15 PM
Studio: Briscoe Studio | Building: Negley Building
Tuition: $275.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $260.00
This course is a basic drawing class that will explore color as a descriptive and expressive drawing element. Students will not only learn observation skills to render objects using the drawing principles of line, shape, value, texture, and composition, but also the use of color to enliven their drawings. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a graphite pencil and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class.
8080 | Cartooning, Comics, Caricature and Anime
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Mike Fisher
Dates: Thurs, 9/27/2018 to 12/13/2018 | 6:30 PM- 9:15 PM
Studio: Drawing Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $275.00 | Members/Seniors (65+): $260.00
Cartooning, or visual storytelling, is more than just an enjoyable indulgence of the imagination; it speaks to interests such as editorial illustration, children's book illustration, comic strips, comic books and storyboarding. Its various forms combine caricature, figure drawing and illustration through the medium of ink and watercolor on paper. Instruction will focus on character development, illusions of movement, sequential staging, setting management, inking, and coloring?all aimed towards the refinement of the student's narratives and ideas. Bring a 9 by 12-inch sketchbook and a sharpened pencil to the first class. No class Nov 1 & 22.