Beginning Drawing: Light, Shadow, and Form
Adult Class | Registration opens 11/3/2026 10:00 AM MDT
Learn the principles of drawing, working from life and photos. We will cover block-in, structure, value, and different mark-making, as well as how to set up and light a simple still life and what to look for in a reference photo.
Instructor will demo concepts at the beginning of each class and then students will have the rest of the time to practice those principles while instructor provides one-on-one instruction.
- No experience necessary. This class will be held 6 Wednesdays: 12/2, 9, 16 and 1/6, 13, & 20
This course will take place at our satellite studio located at the Englewood CityCenter at 901 Englewood Pkwy Unit 108, Englewood, CO 80110.
- Graphite pencils - Staedler H, HB, 2B
Vine charcoal or willow charcoal
Compressed charcoal
Charcoal Pencils - Hard, Medium, Soft, Extra Soft (HB - 6B)
Pencil Sharpener
Kneaded Eraser
White Mars Eraser
Pen Eraser (optional)
18x24” Drawing Paper - Strathmore Series 400, white
Drawing Board
Drawing chamois or soft rag
9x12” sketchbook (optional)