Learn to Draw (in South Slope)
- All levels
- 18 and older
- $199
- 8 hours over 4 sessions
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This class welcomes both the absolute beginner who hasn’t drawn since childhood as well as advanced practitioners looking to sharpen their skill set.
According to your interest, classes focus on drawing skills and methods from Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Some students may prefer to utilizing drawing lessons as a way to meditate and practice mindfulness.
Techniques include exercises from Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, expressive mark-making, shading, perspective, negative space, gesture and contour drawing, still life, drawing the portrait, drawing the human figure.
Complete Drawing Materials may be purchased for $25 cash (includes pencil case) on any day of class as long as this has been discussed previously.
Otherwise please bring:
Students at Learn to Draw in South Slope have praised the classes and instructor, Francesca, for her patience, encouragement, and wealth of knowledge. The environment of the class is described as relaxing and inviting, allowing beginners to feel comfortable and not self-conscious. Many students mention feeling proud of their drawings and credit Francesca's guidance for their progress, even if they initially believed they were too old to learn. Francesca is commended for her ability to put students at ease and create a fun atmosphere while also providing insightful feedback on both strengths and weaknesses. Students appreciate her approach to drawing as a meditative practice, finding it rewarding even if the end product is not fridge-worthy. Overall, the reviews highlight the positive learning experience and the improvement in confidence and focus gained from the classes. Direct quotes: 1. "I thought I was too old to learn to draw but with Francesca's guidance, I can be proud of my drawings! Thank you, Francesca." 2. "Francesca is a wonderful teacher! She's great at illuminating both your strengths and your weaknesses and has really helped me draw with more confidence and focus." 3. "She puts everybody at ease and leads a really fun class. I love her approach to drawing as a kind of meditative practice too - it makes the time spent drawing feel really rewarding even when you're not exactly ready to hang your end product on the fridge."
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