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Introduction to Drawing

Introduction to Drawing is a six-week workshop designed for adults who have never drawn before or are looking get back into drawing and brush up on their basic skills.

Focusing on drawing expression through the basics of line, shape, form and volume, students will learn to free up their marks on paper while exploring with different dry mediums beyond graphite.

There will be a weekly project based on the fundamentals of elements and design. Students will also observe demonstrations and take part in group critiques.

Details & Registration

Ages: 16+

Dates: Wednesday - July 8 to August 12, 2020

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sessions: 6

Price: $95 for non-members, $85 with a membership

Materials: Additional Purchase Required - See Materials List

Skill Level: Beginner

Special Note: This workshop is online. Students will need access to a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet and have downloaded the Zoom app before class begins.

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What Students will Learn

  • Composition
  • Form and Volume
  • Life Drawing
  • Perspective
  • Portraiture
  • Proportions
  • Shading

About the Instructor

Stephanie Schirm

Stephanie Schirm began her career as a fashion designer, studying in Europe. While designing in the Toronto fashion district, she also created a number of fashion illustrations for catalogues, storyboards, and advertisements for current Canadian Designers.

She eventually left the fashion industry to become a graduate of OCAD in Communication and Design. Only then to enter the Liturgical world of Design, where she established Labyrinth Studios Inc, designing and manufacturing religious garments and sanctuary décor for Churches across Canada and the US.

Her passion for drawing, painting and designing lead her to sharing her knowledge, over 10 years ago with the Continuing Education in Guelph and as Fashion Illustration instructor for Mohawk College in Hamilton. Since then she has taught in a number of different establishments thorough out the GTA area.

Materials

We ask that students have:

  • A sketchbook or blank paper
  • A set of drawing pencils (HB, B, 4B, 6B)
  • Charcoal Pencil
  • Xacto Knife
  • Piece Sand Paper