Drawing 101 - The Art Stop LLC

Drawing 101

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09/15/2025 6:00 pm - 09/15/2025 7:30 pm
https://artstopllc.com/art-lessons/
The Art Stop Studio, 2nd floor
Phone:585-872-5710
Website:http://wwww.artstopllc.com
Address: 1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
Mondays: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Teen to Adult
Cost: $129 for 7 Weeks

Next Session: Sept 15th- Oct 27th

Can’t draw but want to? Can draw but want to get better? In this class you will use pencil, charcoal, and pastel to learn basic forms, one and two point perspective, negative space, tonal value and proportion. Use these fundamentals to draw anything. Drawing accurately is the basis for all other fine art mediums. You need to be able to accurately sketch out your canvas or paper before going on the next step.
  • Materials List:
  • Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 X 14
  • hake brush
  • 4 graphite drawing pencils, hard, med & soft
  • metal sharpener
  • pink pearl eraser
  • kneaded eraser
  • blending tortillions
  • Vine Charcoal
  • Kit portfolio bag at cost with purchase of kit
  • Kits are available for purchase

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