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Drawing 101
March 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A 6-Week Exploration into the Fundamentals of Art
Join us for Drawing 101, a comprehensive 6-week series designed to introduce you to the essential elements of drawing. Whether you’re new to art or looking to refine your skills, this event is crafted to help you understand and master the foundational techniques that will elevate your art practice.
Syllabus
Day 1 – Reintroducing the Line: Kick off your artistic journey by exploring the power of line! In this session, you’ll learn how various lines—whether bold or subtle—form the very foundation of drawing, setting the stage for all that follows.
Day 2 – Space and Shape: Dive into composition as you explore how space and shape work together to create balance in your art. You’ll learn techniques for organizing your work, making your drawings both structured and dynamic.
Day 3 – Value and Shading: Learn how to create dimension and mood in your drawings using value and shading. This session will show you how to create different tones to transform simple sketches into expressive works of art.
Day 4 – Form, Volume and Scale: Build on your skills by understanding form—turning flat shapes into objects with volume and playing with sizes in your compositions. This lesson focuses on contour, structure, scale – helping you capture the three-dimensional essence of your subjects.
Day 5 – Final Project Prep: In our second to final session, you’ll apply all the skills you’ve learned—line, space, shading, form, and perspective—to plan and prepare a complete artwork. This is your chance to start forming your artistic process and have fun creating.
Day 6 – Final Project: In our final session, you’ll aim to complete your final project artwork. This is your chance to shine and see your progress come together in one inspiring project.
Instructor and Venue
Reserve Your Seat
Tickets prices are non-refundable. Tickets may be transferrable to another person.
To pay with cash or to transfer a ticket, please email the instructor below at least 24 hours before the beginning of the series.
In the case of inclement weather or other ‘acts-of-god’…
We will move classes online to our Twitch and Discord virtual classrooms at the same time. You can access the links to these on our website at www.fadeinit.org or search for FADEinit on Twitch.tv. In addition, we will move the in-person version of the class to the next available date and so on.
Commitment to Accessible Learning
We remain dedicated to making art education as accessible as possible. Every dollar donated over the suggested amount creates opportunities for those in need.
If you feel you are unable to pay the amount below and would still like to attend, we invite you to apply for our needs-based seats. Please follow these steps:
- Email the instructor and suggest an amount the is comfortable for you an reasonable for 6 classes AND request our needs-based application.
- Complete the needs-based application.
- Receive application results.
Why we have you apply for needs-based tickets
We want to make sure that every dollar you spend on class fees goes as far as it can to support those who need it most. By asking for a needs-based application, we’re able to confirm that the reduced cost is going to individuals facing genuine financial challenges. This simple process helps us ensure fairness—that resources aren’t inadvertently used by those who are in a stronger financial position—and it gives us valuable insights into the needs of our community.
In gathering this information, we can learn more about the challenges you and others face, which in turn helps us tailor our programs and advocate for better support. Rest assured, your details are kept strictly confidential, and our goal is always to create an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone has access to quality classes at a fair price. We appreciate your understanding and trust as we work together to make our community stronger.