Art Fundamentals Drawing & Painting (Grades 1-7)
8-Week Session Weekly (Aug 10 - Oct 2) - $400
This class focuses on building strong technical skills in drawing and painting. Students will practice pencil drawing through basic forms, shading, still life, and portrait studies, then explore watercolor techniques inspired by J. M. W. Turner to develop confidence in color, composition, and expressive painting.
OFFERED TIMES
Wednesday 3:45-5:30pm
Thursday 3:45-5:30pm
WEEK 1,2
Basic Form
Using graphite pencils, students will study tonal value, shading techniques, and observational drawing to create form, depth, and atmosphere.
WEEK 3-5
Pencil Portrait
Through advanced graphite pencil techniques, students will create a self-portrait that expresses their unique artistic voice.
Self-Portrait by Kathe Kollwitz
WEEK 6-8
Atmospheric Watercolor Landscape
Through observational sketching and watercolor techniques, students will learn to express spatial depth, perspective, and atmosphere while creating layered, expressive landscapes.