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In-person

Drawing Fundamentals

Mon, March 11-April 1, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

Details

Duration:
Four Week Course

Date:
Mon, March 11-April 1, 2024
6 – 8:30 p.m.

Instructor:
Will McGaul

Level:
All Levels

Capacity:
12

Age:
15+

Languages:
Taught in English

Cost:
$135
(20% off for members, materials NOT included)

Location:
Oolite Arts Satellite
7297 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33150

Register:
On Website

Contact:
Melissa Gabriel
[email protected]

Information

The drawing process has neither a beginning nor an end. As soon as a mark is laid, all the possibilities become evident. The aim of this course is to teach students, either beginner or intermediate, the act of drawing, a process where perception and technique become inseparable from each other.

Students experiment with the media and techniques used to create a variety of two-dimensional (2-D) artworks by developing skills in drawing. Students practice, sketch, and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark-making and the organizational principles of design in a composition from observation.

This course will explore a variety of drawing elements; line, contour line, cross-contour line, shape, form, proportion, composition, mark-making and spatial perspective. Even though these aspects of drawing must be taught isolated from each other, a drawing can only exist between the relationships of these elements. Through practice and revision, students will develop their own unique vocabulary of drawing marks and expressions. This course includes a variety of both dry and wet drawing techniques.

Upon completing this drawing course students will be able to:

  • Develop a full range of drawing skills and mark-making vocabulary
  • Develop and apply accurate perceptual drawing techniques
  • Apply 2D design principles to the drawing medium
  • Able to make informed choices about drawing tools and materials
  • Develop and apply critical thinking and vocabulary skills
  • Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers.
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy: Attendees can request refunds up to 24 hours before their class start date. Classes must meet a minimum enrollment number to run.


    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

    Will McGaul has been a professional art instructor since 2011. Will has exhibited in California and Florida. He is a member of the Miami Watercolor Society and the
    Gold Coast Watercolor Society. Will loves to share his passion for drawing and painting in his classes and workshops, and at the same time, simplifying the process and making it fun.

    Materials

    Beginner and Intermediate students should bring:

  • Graphite pencils HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
  • Black Sharpie pen: fine and ultrafine
  • 2 charcoal pencils
  • 1 box vine/willow charcoal
  • 1 box compressed charcoal
  • 1 eraser multipack
  • 1 sharpener
  • 1 X Acto knife
  • 1 Viewfinder with vertical and horizontal divisions
  • 1 Drawing pad 18” x 24”
  • 1 Newsprint Drawing pad 12”x18”
  • (1) 18” ruler
  • Spray workable fixative

  • Intermediate students should also bring:

  • Good quality wet media or watercolor paper
  • 1 soft wide brush
  • 1 large Chinese calligraphy brush
  • 1 tube dark watercolor paint, Lamp black, Sepia or Burnt Umber
  • Oolite Arts Sponsor Logos Grey