September 11 - October 30, 2024
Figure & Portrait Drawing Beg/Int/Adv
Columbus Cultural Arts Center • 139 West Main Street Columbus, OH 43215 Organized by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Registration closed.
About this event
Description
|$30 MODEL FEE DUE AT FIRST CLASSClass description: Sharpen your figure and portrait drawing skills in this class with Mary Jane Ward.Study the figure and portrait from life, working with a nude model, and learn helpful tools for achieving a likeness. Students will watch instructor demonstrations and receive one on one feedback on their work throughout the class. Students will work at their own pace.
All levels of experience welcome, though some experience with drawing is recommended.
Materials list for students:
Beginners are encouraged to start with drawing in graphite on white paper.
Students may bring the drawing or painting supplies of their choice. For ideas of what I often use, here is a list.
General studio tools:Artist tapeSmall travel mirror or black mirror Bamboo skewer or thin knitting needlePaper towels (Viva or blue shop towels)
Recommended supplies for drawing:Drawing BoardArtist tapeDrawing paper. I like Strathmore 400 series Drawing Paper, Strathmore Toned Tan, or Legion Paper Stonehenge White or Stonehenge Colors. 11” x 14” or largerPencils (4B, 2B, HB, 2H) Charcoal (vine charcoal and/or General’s Charcoal pencils in a range of soft to hard)Kneaded eraserWhite clickable eraserSandpaper or sharpenerWhite chalk pencil if you plan to work on toned paper
Int/Adv students may work in other mediums (drawing or painting) if they choose.
For Class Fee Assistance-click the link belowClass Fee Assistance Form proportion.
Activity Age Category
Adults
Location
CAC - Fourth Floor Studio at Columbus Cultural Arts Center
Instructor
Mary Jane Ward
Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed