Drawing: Caricature

  • General Creative Arts
2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
Jan 07 2026
Mar 25 2026
12 Week Tuition (1 Drop-In Class $25.00 USD)
$299.00 USD
  1. Wed5:00 - 7:00 pm

Description

Have you always loved cartooning but felt Caricatures were too difficult? 
 
Come learn how exaggeration, while maintaining a likeness, works!
 
Learn the basics of head structure, relative thirds, facial rhythms, and feature analysis. Practice 'snap-shot' recognition of features that grab your attention first. Learn where and how to stretch and push facial expressions. We will experiment with different markers and supplies to discover which you feel most comfortable with. 
 
Caricatures can be challenging, but like anything, practice, repetition, and quickness can leave you with increased skill-set to render them confidently. 
 
We will review masterful styles of professional caricature artists and use their guidelines, plus our experience, in learning this FUN, popular, entertaining way of capturing someone's essence in 4-5 minutes!  

 

This class is taught in English.

 

SUPPLY LIST:

Sketchbook, any size
Choice of pencils and pens
Markers of choice:
Crayola, Copic, brush tip, chisel tip etc. 
1 pad of smooth Bristol paper 9x12, or 11x14 
Eraser

 

 

LOCATION:

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

 

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Bruce Robertson. 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.

OPEN STUDIO:

 

During the first week of class, we will discuss the times and rules of using the studio and equipment during non-class hours. This is only available to students currently registered in 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!

 

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

Additional services and fees

OPTIONAL: DONATION TUITION ASSISTANCE $25.00
DONATION: VISUAL ART INSTITUTE $25.00

Restrictions

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

Registration period

Registration starts on 10/28/2025 and ends on 03/25/2026.

In-person location

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