Events for Monday, December 29, 2025

"Drawing Basics" class for kids over the winter break. Ages 7-17
Monday, December 29 from 11 am-1 pm

Learning Benchmarks
* Shapes and Shading
- learn to draw 2d and 3d shapes
- finding shapes in references
- using shading to create 3d shapes

*Light and Shadow
- use/find light placement
- contour your drawings using shadow
- accent your drawings using highlights
- casting realistic shadows

*Proportion and Perspective
- determine and define distance between objects
- drawing perspective lines
- appropriately represent size and distance in drawings

*Shading Techniques
- hatching and cross hatching
- layer building and tonal shading
- stippling and scrumbling

What We Will Learn
Finding Shapes in what you see
-find and discern shapes in your reference
-apply those shapes to your sketch

Adding Detail
-shading and contouring
-use magnifying glass to observe and capture small details
-identify and replicate patterns in nature (bark, veins, branching, fungi gills, etc)
-checking colors against reference for accuracy

Adding Detail
-shading and contouring
-use magnifying glass to observe and capture small details
-identify and replicate patterns in nature (bark, veins, branching, fungi gills, etc)

Adding Backgrounds
-decorative backgrounds
-color blocking
-alluding to detail

Learn to Stay Curious
-how does your reference inspire?
-how does your reference, play a part in the ecosytem?