Intro to Drawing Course (8 Weeks) – Rentals @ Riverside
May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Intro to Drawing Course (8 Weeks) – Rentals @ Riverside
Description Provided by Rhizome Studios
In this 8-week course, you will learn how to draw realistically from direct observation of the world around us. We’ll practice drawing ordinary objects, still-life arrangements, rooms/hallways, plants, people, self-portraits, and maybe even outdoors (weather permitting). We’ll work mainly in graphite pencil and charcoal, with opportunities to experiment with color media like markers and chalk pastels. We’ll start with line drawing exercises, and then we’ll add shading and practice other techniques for making the subjects of our drawings look three-dimensional.
This course is suitable for a wide range of participants, from beginners with zero art background to folks who want to dust off their drawing skills and get back into practice! For all the details, visit: https://rhizomeartstudio.com/new-classes/#anchor-name
You must purchase drawing supplies (details on supply list).
Class Size: 12 participants maximum (minimum 5)
Ages: Adults and teens ages 14+ (Younger teens or tweens are welcome to sign up if accompanied by an adult also taking the course.)
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Accessibility: Classroom can be accessed stair-free via an elevator. Please use the sign-up form to state other accessibility needs.
Questions? Please email lena@rhizomeartstudio.com.
Ticket Cost:
Instructor Bio:
Hi, I’m Lena! My pronouns are xé/xem (they/them is fine, too). I’m a printmaker, artist, and art educator. I love teaching. I earned my BFA degree in printmaking and painting from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where I also studied art education. I later graduated from Michigan State University with my MFA degree in printmaking. You can find me on Facebook: www.fb.com/rhizome.studio and on Instagram @ rhizome.artstudio
I’m an older millennial, white, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. I believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to education and to being in community together. I’m autistic (undiagnosed), and I’ve taught many neurodiverse college students. I’m kind of an outdoorsy geek – I love hiking and kayaking, but also science fiction and reading. I think of myself like this: Art is my career, teaching is my passion, and writing stories is my not-so-secret obsession.
I love teaching. I see our studio classroom as a creative community where we all work together and support each other. It’s my job to help you succeed at learning new things about art. (If you want to know more about my professional experience as an educator, you can find that information on my website.)
