Portland Parks & Recreation Drawing Classes for Adults & Teens Artistic Anatomy
Ages 18 & Up
One does not need to know all the muscles and bones to grasp the essentials of human anatomy What’s most important is perceiving the major structures and how they rhythmically connect to inform your drawing. The approach taught is primarily concerned with gesture, using line to convey ideas, development of form, and a simplified design of anatomy—the basics of being able to convincingly draw a figure in space from life, memory or from imagination. By learning to observe the essentials of the figure in an artistic way, your drawings will have more depth, life and a dynamic quality. Open to all levels but some drawing experience is highly recommended. Bonus: includes two sessions of Open Life Drawing on Saturday mornings. Get materials list and syllabus online. 1081393 Tu. 1:30 - 4:30 pm Jan. 9 - Mar. 13 $297 [10 classes] Eduardo Fernandez Drawing Using the Right Side of the Brain
Ages 13 & Up
Brand new to drawing or been away for a while? Enjoy a fun and effective approach. Enhance your powers of observation and build or strengthen basic drawing skills. Get materials list online. 1081391 Wed. 9:30 am - 12 pm Jan. 10 - Mar. 7 $202 [9 classes] Jane Gallen Lipton Drawing
Ages 13 & Up
Draw happy. Relax and enjoy building the foundation for your future artistic endeavors. Develop skills one step at a time with a mix of still-life and portrait drawing. Watch your style evolve using pencil and charcoal. Experience is helpful. All levels welcome. Model fee for 2 sessions included. Get materials online. 1081385 Wed. 1 - 3:30 pm Jan. 10 - Mar. 7 $208 [9 classes] Jane Gallen Lipton Basic Drawing
Ages 13 & Up
Develop familiarity with basic drawing concepts, methods, media, and subjects. Practice classic and progressive exercises in a supportive environment. Appropriate as an introduction to drawing and composition for any student with little or no drawing background, or as a continued skill-building course for experienced students. Get materials list online. 1081386 Th. 9:30 am - 12 pm Jan. 11 - Mar. 8 $202 [9 classes] Hugh Donnelly Colored Pencil—Basics & Beyond
Drawing Fundamentals Ages 13 & Up Learn the fundamentals of drawing. Emphasis will be on training the hand and eye to work together to draw what you see. Contour drawing, gesture, quick sketches, and longer drawings will all be explained and practiced. In this class we will place equal importance on technique and exploration. All skill levels welcome. Includes model fee for 2 sessions. Get materials list online. 1081389 Th. 7 - 9 pm Jan. 11 - Mar. 8 $165 [9 classes] Nate Orton
open life Drawing Ages 18 & Up Work on drawings, paintings, and even sculpture. There is no instruction in this offering; however, there will be a monitor calling the poses. Bring your own supplies. MAC provides easels. Drop in rate: $15 per session (pay at MAC office). Register for full term for a lower rate and to assure a spot. 1081390 Sat. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Jan. 13 - Mar. 10 $108 [9 sessions]
Ages 13 & Up
This beautiful and versatile medium allows the artist to incorporate aspects of both drawing and painting. Learn color mixing and layering, and different effects with crosshatching, stippling, burnishing, and varied paper surfaces. Get materials list online. 1081387 Th. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Jan. 11 - Mar. 8 $242 [9 classes] Jane Gallen Lipton 1081388 Th. 1:30 - 4:30 pm Jan. 11 - Mar. 8 $242 [9 classes] Jane Gallen Lipton
Eduardo Fernandez
Register online at www.PortlandParks.org
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