In this class you will learn the beginning fundamentals of how to draw objects from life. We will go over light and shadow, the value scale, and more! We will learn to work with charcoal and other dry media to create a still life from a curated set of objects. After 2 sessions, you will leave with a completed charcoal drawing on paper!

WHEN: August 8 & 15, 2025, 5 - 8 PM

WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor

Caiti Chan is a Sacramento, born and raised artist. She received her BA and MA at Sacramento State University and is a current art resident at Verge Center for the Arts. She has experience teaching many art forms, her specialty being painting and drawing. From teaching art to children, to assisting professors during her college career, she is experienced with a wide audience interested in the arts. Her paintings are process driven and involve experimentation with paint and other materials to create large atmospheric abstractions.

Website: http://www.caitichan.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caiti.chan/

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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Introduction to Charcoal Drawing