Classes are nonrefundable.

This is an ONGOING CLASS (there is no beginning or ending class; students may join the class at any time) open to students of ALL skill levels and experience.

While taking the Orientation Class is NOT a requirement, NEW STUDENTS with little or no drawing experience are encouraged to take the single ORIENTATION CLASS for DRAWING before registering for regular classes. The Drawing Orientation Class will be offered at various times during the year. Check the club calendar for dates.

Since drawing is fundamental to all of the visual arts, this class is STRONGLY recommended for students wanting to develop and/or improve their drawing and painting skills.

The class will address the use of the design elements of line, shape, value, color and texture along with discussions on the design principles of Balance, Proportion, Movement, Repetition, Unity and Economy. An introduction to various types of drawing mediums and techniques will also be covered. Students will also learn the basic principles of linear and atmospheric perspective and learn how to successfully use them to convey the illusion of depth in their drawings and paintings. Each class consists of a lecture and demonstration by the instructor followed by in-class participation by the students in various studio projects. Students will receive individual guidance as well as a professional critique of their work.

Materials List

Drawing Pencils - H, 2H, 4H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
Blending Stump(s)
Sanding Block or 100 grit sandpaper
X-acto knife (or razor blade)
Drafting Tape
Drafting Brush
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
9 x12 Sketch Pad
(You may wish to get TWO sketch pads. One with a smooth surface and one with a textured
surface.) This will be used for more refined/finished drawings.
Kneaded Eraser
Pink Pearl Eraser
Clickable Pencil Eraser (Optional, but highly recommended)
Tracing Paper - I recommend buying a 12” ROLL of tracing paper. It is less expensive, and works great.

Recommended places to buy art supplies:

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Amazon has a drawing set for $19.99 that works great. It has most of the things you need to get started. KALOUR 50-Pack Sketch Drawing Pencils Kit with 3-Color Sketchbook, Premium Graphite, Charcoal and Pastel Pencils for Blending and Shading, Pro Art Drawing Supplies for Artist Adults Beginner Kids
Dick Blick. 17520 N. 75th Ave. Glendale AZ 85308

The following are online, and less expensive than Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. Also, you often don’t have to pay sales tax. Usually you will get items you order in less than a week. Sometimes they even throw in some surprises!

DickBlick.com
Amazon.com
Jerry’s Artarama

Coutts - Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition