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Music + Drawing (Ages 6 – 8)

February 04, 2025

Explore how rhythm, melody, and movement inspire visual creativity. This playful, immersive class combines music, drawing, and dance, helping students learn to express emotions and ideas through multiple forms of art. They’ll experiment with drawing techniques, using tools like pastels, markers, and crayons to create dynamic, music-inspired visuals. Dance sessions encourage them to feel the […]

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Intermediate Pencil Drawing

February 04, 2025

In this intermediate drawing class centered on pencil work, students will learn the intricacies of capturing proportion and mastering composition. They will discover the nuanced art of using pencils to create harmonious and visually compelling pieces of art. Through individualized feedback and guidance, students will learn how to effectively balance proportion and composition to create […]

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Clothed Portrait Figure Drawing (B)

February 04, 2025

Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. Session starts with a warm up of short poses, then moves into a few longer sessions. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.

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Comics + Sequential Storytelling

February 04, 2025

Become fluent in one of the most popular forms of communication today: Comics! We will cover not only how to make comics, but also the 'why' behind them. Why do we structure panels in certain ways? Why do certain formats support our intended message? Why are there comic "rules," and how can we break them? […]

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Figure Drawing (TH-C)

February 04, 2025

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Learn to Draw (Ages 12 – 14)

February 04, 2025

Want to learn to draw, but don't know where to start? Already have some drawing skills, but want to level up? This class will cover the fundamentals of using graphite, ink, and charcoal to draw from life and photo references. You'll have fun with drawing activities, experiment with art supplies, and practice your skills through […]

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Traditional Figure Drawing

February 04, 2025

Figure drawing is a time honored tradition in the history of art, and due to its challenging nature, it is an excellent training ground for the all-around artist. For most students, the toughest part of drawing a portrait or figure is getting the proportions right. It can be challenging to find an instructor who teaches […]

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Drawing Fundamentals (A)

February 04, 2025

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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Figure Drawing (TH-D)

February 04, 2025

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Introduction to the Figure

February 04, 2025

Conducting figure studies can improve your representation of the human body, as well as the way it interacts with light. We’ll use various media, including graphite, charcoal, sanguine and conte chalk, as we work through a series of quick-gesture and long-pose drawings. Enjoy demonstrations and discussions about anatomy and drawing techniques.

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Drawing Outside in Richmond (this class is only offered a few times a year)

February 04, 2025

Bring along your oil pastels or oil paint sticks for this plein air class that meets in different locations around our fabulous River City. We’ll visit some of Richmond’s favorite sites—such as Pony Pasture and Maymont—and discover some new ones too! This course will meet off-site and instruction will happen in the great outdoors. We’ll […]

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Figure Drawing (F-B)

February 04, 2025

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Intermediate Drawing

February 04, 2025

If you've taken multiple beginner drawing classes or have experience with drawing in the recent past, this class may be a great opportunity for you to "get back in there!" This class will allow opportunities for you to experiment and recover your mark-making style and apply it to various subject areas with different dry media. This class […]

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Figure Drawing (TH-G)

February 04, 2025

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Drawing Fundamentals (B)

February 04, 2025

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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Discover Your Own Drawing Style

February 04, 2025

This class is designed to encourage you to develop your own personal style in illustration through reflection, drawing exercises, research, and practice. Each class, we will have discussions about contemporary artists, learn about new mediums and techniques, and spend time working on self directed projects. This is a great lab for artists to find community […]

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Figure Drawing (TH-E)

February 04, 2025

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Drawing Fundamentals (C)

February 04, 2025

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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Figure Drawing (TH-A)

February 04, 2025

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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The Noir Portrait: Drawing With Charcoal

February 04, 2025

Learn how to make realistic portraits using the beautiful, painterly medium of charcoal on toned paper. This class teaches traditional academic concepts, but in an encouraging open environment conducive to learning. We will examine how to successfully represent form and capture a likeness from life. This class teaches Realist techniques that were taught in the […]

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Figure Drawing (F-G)

February 04, 2025

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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Creating a Landscape With Soft Pastel (B)

February 04, 2025

Learn methods of using soft pastels for landscape subjects from conception to completion. We'll cover application methods, color mixing techniques, and blending processes for drawing the landscape. Various methods and techniques will be discussed based on the papers and materials chosen by each student. We'll go over principles of composition based on format variation including […]

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