Drawing/Watercolors: Plant and Animal Illustration

  • Drawing and Painting, Fine Arts
2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
Apr 03 2025
May 22 2025
8-Week Class Drop-In 1 Class $25.00
$199.00
  1. Mon 
  2. Tue 
  3. Wed 
  4. Thu6:30 - 8:30 pm
  5. Fri 
  6. Sat 
  7. Sun 

Description

Learn drawing and watercolor techniques in this 8-week course!

With spring springing up we have great references for plant, animal, and insect illustration. We will take full advantage of that in this course using traditional mediums to create beautiful detailed illustrations of the natural world. In this class we will work on our ability to draw and paint from photographic and real life reference refining our skills of observation, proportion, and color mixing.
 
We will use traditional mediums such as pencil, ink, and watercolors in this class. Focusing on fine detail for a more realistic representation of our subjects.

 

SUPPLY LIST:

Sketchbook 
Pencils and Erasers (include kneaded eraser)
White Gelly Roller Pen
Watercolors
Watercolor Brushes (variety of shapes and sizes)
Watercolor paper (Cold Pressed watercolor paper)
Painters Masking Tape
 
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LOCATION:

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

 

INSTRUCTOR:

This class is taught by Lyra Zoe Smith. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

 

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. All students (registered and drop-ins) must bring their own supplies. Can’t attend the whole term? Consider purchasing a Flex Pass.

 

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 to come to a solution.

 

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.

 

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class!

 

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

Restrictions

Participants must be 12 years to 100 years old when the program starts.

Registration period

Registration starts on 02/15/2025 and ends on 06/28/2025.

In-person location

2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA

Room: Table Room

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