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This four-session studio program is designed for intermediate to advanced artists who are ready to move beyond technique and focus on developing a cohesive body of work with individual voice, intention, and character. The course emphasizes portfolio development, encouraging participants to explore how personal style emerges through creative decision-making rather than prescribed outcomes. While all participants will work from the same source material and still-life objects, each artist will be guided to approach the work in their own way—experimenting with compositional planning, material selection, mark-making, and conceptual emphasis. Students will be encouraged to manipulate materials creatively, push beyond comfort zones, and take thoughtful artistic risks in pursuit of more expressive and personal drawings. Throughout the program, the instructor will provide individualized feedback and lead discussions on how professional artists develop and refine their visual voice over time. Group critiques will offer opportunities to reflect, articulate artistic choices, and gain insight from peers. By the end of the course, students will have produced a small but intentional portfolio that reflects both technical skill and emerging personal style. Prior experience with drawing and artmaking is strongly recommended, as this course is designed for artists ready to work independently while engaging in guided critique and creative exploration. All materials are included in the fee. Min Age: 15+ David Paarlberg-Kvam

This four-session drawing course introduces the fundamental skills and materials needed to build confidence and creativity as a beginning artist. Students will explore the basics of line drawing, value and shading, and how to organize a strong composition, while learning how artists observe and translate what they see onto paper. Each session will focus on a different set of tools and techniques, including graphite, ink, charcoal, and pastel, giving students hands-on experience with a variety of drawing media. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, participants will learn how each medium creates different effects and how to use them intentionally. Every class will include time to practice new skills and complete a finished drawing, resulting in several pieces suitable for a personal drawing portfolio. No prior drawing experience is required—this class is designed to be supportive, exploratory, and encouraging for anyone interested in learning how to draw or strengthening foundational skills. All materials are included in the fee. Min Age: 15+

This four-session drawing program is designed for intermediate artists who are ready to strengthen their technical skills and deepen their observational practice. The course focuses on refining observational rendering, value and shading, compositional planning, and perspective, with an emphasis on drawing what you truly see rather than what you think you see. Each week will include targeted demonstrations and short skill-building exercises aimed at improving accuracy, confidence, and efficiency at the easel. These focused studies will be paired with extended drawing sessions featuring thoughtfully arranged still-life objects, allowing students to apply new techniques in a more sustained and intentional way. Participants will receive individual, one-on-one feedback from the instructor, as well as opportunities for group discussion and constructive critique to support artistic growth. By the end of the program, students will have developed stronger observational habits and produced several finished drawings suitable for a growing portfolio. Some prior drawing experience is recommended, and students should be comfortable working independently while engaging in group feedback. All materials are included in the fee. Min Age: 15+