Develop techniques to make abstract compositions rooted in direct observation. Learn to pay attention to what is seen—or remembered—by the mind’s eye.
In addition to fundamental exercises in gesture and contour, you will explore playful and unexpected approaches to the process of observation, description, mark-making and composition. Participants will strengthen both technical skills and visual ideas as you create a mixed media drawing that is personally meaningful and expressive, jumpstarting your creative confidence for future projects.
COVID-19 Information:
CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all staff, teaching artists, and students for in-person classes and workshops.
Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class.
Term: Fall 2022
Suggested Ages: 18+
Vine charcoal (soft and/or medium, 4 sticks) Compressed charcoal sticks Conté crayons (4 stick pack: sanguine, brown, white, black) Pencils: 2H, 2B, 6B 2 Watercolor brushes (Round, small and large) Eraser–white and/or pink pearl Black India ink Mixing palette Water jar White Gesso (small tub) Soft rag A few sheets of 18 x 24 in. mixed media paper (Strathmore 400 series) or Canson Glue stick or small tub of Matte Medium