8-Week Foundation Charcoal Drawing Course
Starts September 4 at 6:30 PM |
Ever look at a charcoal drawing and think, "There's no way I could create something that dramatic"? Think again. This 8-week course is designed for absolute beginners—like, "what's the difference between vine and compressed charcoal?" level beginners. You'll walk in feeling intimidated and walk out eight weeks later with confidence, real skills, and a stunning portfolio of charcoal artwork.
We're talking:
 
✨ Professional charcoal techniques (not just smudging around)
✨ Understanding light and shadow that actually makes sense
✨ The confidence to draw what YOU see—from still life to the human figure
 
Here's what you'll master session-by-session:
Session 1: Charcoal Fundamentals – Learn the tools, create perfect value scales, and master basic blending
Session 2: Simple Forms – Draw spheres, cubes, and cylinders with dramatic lighting
Session 3: Complex Still Life – Tackle multiple objects, textures, and spatial relationships
Session 4: Natural Forms – Master organic shapes like fruits, vegetables, and drapery with flowing fabric
Session 5: Portrait Drawing – Master facial proportions and bring a face to life with charcoal
Session 6: Figures – Learn human proportions and gesture drawing fundamentals
Session 7: Classical Male Figure –  live model, focus on muscular definition and structure
Session 8: Classical Female Figure –  model session exploring curves and softer forms
 
🎨 Bonus: You get to keep your professional supplies! Includes a quality drawing board, vine and compressed charcoal sticks, kneaded erasers, and newsprint pad—over $60 in materials, all yours to continue your artistic journey.
🗓 Class Dates: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
🕒 Time: Thursdays, 6:30–9:00 PM
💰 Cost: $375 one time payment (or two payments of $200)
📍 Location: 7414 Commerce Street, Riverview
 
Please Note: Sessions 7 & 8 include live figure drawing with possible nude models. Must be 18+ to enroll.