April 03 - June 12, 2025
Drawing: Foundations Level 1 & 2
BBAC Campus
1516 South Cranbrook Road Birmingham, MI 48009
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Drawing: Foundations Level 1-2
Instructor: Lindy Shewbridge


This class will concentrate on creating drawings from direct observation. Students will learn to apply fundamental drawing principles including proportion, perspective, line, value, and composition in practice exercises and finished drawings. Projects will include geometric solids, drapery, and still life.

Level 1 & 2

Thursdays, April 3 - June 12

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 11 sessions

$358 Members, $398 Guests, $5 Materials Fee


Drawing Foundations
Instructor: BBAC Faculty

Materials List
Most supplies may be purchased at Blick/Utrecht stores, and many at Michael's stores.


Paper:
- 18 X 24" White Charcoal Paper pad (Has enough tooth to hold charcoal, but smooth enough for nice contour work as well.)
- 18 X 24" Newsprint Paper pad (for practicing composition, etc.)
- Single sheet of colored Canson paper or Arches paper (I will inform students when needed later in semester.)
- Sketchbook, 8 ½ X 11" or 11 X 14" (for practice at home)

Erasers:
- Kneaded Eraser
- Pink Pearl Eraser
- Retractable Pencil-Style Eraser
- Drafting Cleaning Bags of Powdered Erasers (Great for subtle value work and cleaning up drawing.)

Pencils:
- Graphite pencils (H, HB, B, 2B, 4B)
- Charcoal pencils (hard, medium, soft)

General:
- Chamois cloth (Buy at AutoZone, its cheaper.)
- Portfolio case (cardboard or vinyl)
- Drawing board large enough to hold drawing pads.
- 18" or 24" Ruler
- Drafting Tape
- Piece of Sandpaper
- Blending stumps
- Vine charcoal (soft)
- 1 stick black pastel
- Spray fixative (can only use outside or at home)
- Metal clips for drawing boards

Course Medium

Drawing

Location

Studio 2 at BBAC Campus

Instructor

Lindy Shewbridge

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Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed
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