Students will explore the medium of charcoal, including its history from ancient civilizations to the present day. Foundational principles of drawing are taught prior to using charcoal on toned or mixed media paper. Each lesson will build on the last, easing students into more complex drawings. The instructor will provide a subject each class or the student can provide the subject. Student participation in class critiques will be encouraged each lesson.What you'll learn:Foundational materials, tools, and surfaces for drawing with charcoalTechniques including rough sketching, rendering, shading, layering, blending and subtractive drawingHow to build details after basic shapes are drawnHow to apply white and black charcoal together on a toned surfaceSample Class Format:Introduction to materials (including teacher demonstration each class)How to create your own toned paperUsing charcoal to draw simple forms (still life) Creating depth and contrast using a value scale Mark-making to create texture (landscape or animal) Line vs volume (portrait/figure)Single Classes do not substitute for full class course curriculum, they serve as a taster to our course. Please manage your expectations.If you are serious about learning this craft, we recommend signing up for a full course or a minimum of 6 classes. Art takes time and practice, students benefit and see real progress from a full course.
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Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo
