Studio Technique




Our next session of instructed courses begins the week of May 14, 2012. SPACE IS LIMITED. Due to popular demand, registration (confirmed with payment) is highly recommended as soon as possible. Please see our Schedule for the Summer 2012 session.

Each course is over a span of 10 weeks, with 1 class per week for 3 hours.

Drawing 1: Drawing Essentials: Introductory course in drawing. Involves the study of still life, analysis of plane breaks, basic perspective, composition, form and basic lighting techniques.

Drawing 2: Movement and Form: Introduction to figure drawing. Focuses on fast poses for gesture and movement, as well as longer studies to break down the figure into simple forms and planes. (Drawing 2 builds on the language and skills acquired in Drawing 1, including a thorough grounding in Perspective and the ability to interpret the subject matter graphically. You may choose to start in Drawing 2, however without these essentials, you will struggle. There is no time in Drawing 2 to cover these principles, so the class moves on with the understanding that you have a solid knowledge of them.)

Drawing 3: Anatomy:Bringing perspective into the figure. Focuses on more complicated poses and studies with contrapposto. Study of the skeleton and major muscle groups. Drawing 3 requires Drawing 2. No exceptions.

Costume Drawing Class: Study of drapery techniques and costume on a live model. Only available to students who have taken Drawing 2 or higher, or have an equivalent portfolio.

Drawing 4: Involves advanced drawing techniques, chiaroscuro, trois crayons, lighting and tonal studies of the figure. This course accumulates all the knowledge acquired in the previous levels and brings it together to create more finished drawings.

Pricing: (does not include the cost of your materials)

Early Bird Registration
(12:00AM, Monday, March 19, 2012 - 11:59PM, Sunday, April 8, 2012)
$395 + tax (Drawing 1 $295 + tax)

Regular Registration
(12:00AM, Monday, April 9, 2012 - 11:59PM, Sunday, April 22, 2012)
$450 + tax (Drawing 1 $350 + tax)

Late Registration
(12:00AM, Monday, April 23, 2012 - 11:59PM, Monday, May 14, 2012)
$500 + tax (Drawing 1 $400 + tax)

Click here to register.

5 people must be registered in order for the course to take place. Should the course be canceled because of attendance, those who have registered will be fully reimbursed or given the option of a different time slot.

"It is in the best interest of your artistic development to learn in the proper progression. Having a good base is essential. Becoming a strong artist is a process, and there are no short cuts to excellence. Drawing is a language and you must master the grammar and vocabulary to fully express yourself to your greatest potential."
— Samantha Youssef, Artistic Director.