Drawing: Super Beginning Back to Basics

“I don’t know how to draw. But, I want to!” - This class is for you! For absolute beginners or students who want a refresh in their drawing skills.

This Drawing class is for Teens and Adults who are absolute beginners or want a refresh on drawing basics! We will work from reference photos to begin our class and move to working from still life objects. This will allow us to practice skills to translate what we see in real life to the page. This class will focus on building on basic shapes, scale, proportion, overlap.  Students will learn the Elements of Art and practice utilizing them as part of our drawing skills, especially in value and color! This class will primarily take place in a sketchbook so that we can see our progress as we learn!

Skills:

Simplification to Basic Shapes

Translating Forms to 2-D Drawings

Understanding rules of perspective

Using color and value

Observational Drawing Skills

Ability to use the Elements of Art

Supplies Required:

Mixed Media Sketchbook 8x10 or Larger

OR Heavyweight Drawing Paper Sketchbook 90lb+

Drawing Pencil HB (Any)

Eraser High Polymer or Mars Plastic

Eraser Kneaded

Recommended:

Pencil Sharpener

Drawing Pens

Micron set or Faber Castell PITT

Colored Pencils set of 12+

Ruler

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!!

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Carlissa Shaw. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]