Class Description

This class is for folks who have a foundation of drawing skills in pencil (line, form, and value), or anyone that has taken Drawing 1 - Fundamentals.

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This three part class will build on fundamental drawing skills by applying techniques to a still life composition.

A still life is an arrangement of objects, typically including different textures and materials, and a fixed light source. Still life drawing is a great way to practice in a controlled environment and has been used for centuries to develop skills fundamental to drawing, painting, and other visual art forms.

We will learn to observe the properties that make each object unique, how to differentiate those textures in pencil, and how to compose a pleasing image.

Students will draw from their perspective, focusing on what they see. The instructor will demonstrate different strategies for drawing the still life and will take time with each student to help develop their techniques as they work.

We will work on the same drawing over three sessions.

Registration:

Please register at least 24 hours in advance by emailing iana.d.dobreva@gmail.com the sooner the better! Class fee is collected the day of the class. Ages 12+

Class cost: $25 per session, materials included

Class length: 3 sessions, 2.5 hours each (May 27, 29, and June 3 from 6:00-8:30pm)

*It’s okay if you’re unable to attend all three sessions, but it is recommended to take at least two sessions to have a decent amount of time to develop your drawing.

Spots: 6 (minimum 2)

Instructor Bio

Iana Dobreva (she/her) has over 20 years of experience in drawing. Self taught from a young age with the help of her mom, Iana eventually studied drawing in an academic environment as a teenager through the Ringling College of Art and Design summer programs. She later attended Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned a degree in Drama, focusing on designing for the stage and continuing her education in drawing.