Explore the diversity of ink-based media as you learn the techniques and applications of ink within artwork. This class puts emphasis on learning shading techniques using ink by introducing one new ink material each class with step-by-step instruction followed by individual practice working from still lives. The last day of class is dedicated to your newfound skills in Ink with the class period allowing for art making in your new favorite(s) of the ink medias. Ink is a flexible media that is beautiful in any style, place, or time and you will learn its basics so you may add this all-round media to your personal “artistic tool belt”. Your student fee covers alcohol makers (take home), ball point pens (take home), a calligraphy pen (take home), ink and the special papers that will all be provided. Students are expected to bring a personal sketchbook.