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Drawing and Picture-Making with Linda West (Mondays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)

Price range: $240.00 through $305.00

6 weeks

Mondays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | March 23, 30, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4

Location: Washington Art Association General Studio

Drawing is the foundation of representational artwork. This class teaches the elements and principles of drawing and picture making. You learn technique along with observational skills.

Lectures are given on a variety of subjects such as measuring, perspective, composition, value, color, contrast, balance, harmony, etc. Whether beginner or intermediate, be prepared to learn, explore materials, create and have fun!

Cancellation Policy

Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.

Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.

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Membership Status

Member, Non-member

Drawing Boards

In general, you have a much broader range of papers available to you in single sheets than in pads.  When using separate sheets, you will need a smooth, sturdy board of either wood or masonite.  Your board should be about 30” x 22”, which is large enough for whole pieces of most charcoal paper and just small enough to fit into the medium size portfolio case.

 

Papers

Charcoal papers have either a coarse or fine tooth, which allows the paper to accept and retain the charcoal dust.  Often the two sides of a single sheet of paper differ in roughness.  Most charcoal papers are around 19”x24”.  Start out buying 10 sheets of white and 5 sheets of assorted very light colors, creams or grays (no really bright colors).

Here are some you might try:

Strathmore Charcoal White

Fabriano Ingres

Ingres Antique

Canson Mi-Teintes

D’Arches MBM Ingres

Note:  charcoal paper and pastel paper are not necessarily interchangeable – get charcoal paper.

 

Charcoal

Charcoal comes in a variety of forms and grades:

*   Soft VINE charcoal – (wood carbon particles from plum, willow or grape vine sticks)  The sticks should be straight and round (1/4” diameter).  Buy at least 6 sticks.

  •   Charcoal pencils – (the above, mixed with different amounts of clay to achieve various hardnesses).  Buy a variety of grades (soft/medium/hard  or  (2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B).  I like General’s.
  •   Charcoal powder – Comes in a jar, made by General’s, among others.  Applied with a chamois and stumps – removed with a kneaded eraser.
  •    White charcoal pencil

 

Fixative

Most charcoal drawings will need to have a fixative applied to the surface to prevent the drawing from being effaced.  The best aerosol I know is Lascaux Fixiv.  The next best is Krylon Workable Fixative Spray, or if that is unavailable – Blair No Odor Spray Fix (workable/matte)

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO SPRAY IN THE STUDIO!

 

General Items

View-finder

Knitting needles 2 (thin ones #0)

Chamois

Razor Blade

Assorted erasers (Kneaded, White rubber, Pink Pearl)

Stumps  (large, medium, small)

Sandpaper block

Drawing clips 4

Drawing tape

Portfolio case for drawing board with charcoal papers

Newsprint pad 18”x24”

Small sketchbook/journal

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