Drawing: For the Absolute Beginner

Choose from one of two possible course offerings:
Tuesday Evenings OR Saturday Mornings

Kim was amazing!  She is patient, encouraging and insightful. My skill and confidence has definitely improved!” “Kim really inspired me to want to draw and to see that drawing is great fun.” “Kim was very supportive of us beginners. She made us feel comfortable and at ease—I enjoyed the class greatly!”

Have you always wished that you could explore your artistic side, but didn’t know where to start? If so, this beginning drawing class is for you. Drawing often is referred to as the single most accessible form of all the arts—all you need (to begin) is a sheet of paper, a pencil, a desire to learn the basics of this exciting art form, and an enthusiastic instructor who is skilled at working with beginners. In this course, you’ll explore activities that develop hand/eye coordination; learn how to use specific methods to “see” your subject; and experiment with medium to create line, shape, texture and shaded form. Additionally, the instructor will make a
variety of handouts available for you to take home
for reference. Sketching between classes is encouraged, but certainly not required.

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Presenter

Kim Yearman: Connecting Campus and Community

Kim Yearman is a local artist, designer and teacher who has taught adult art courses for many years. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree and teaching certification from Eastern Kentucky University and has over twenty years of experience in the fields of technical illustration, graphic design and art teaching. Kim acts as a substitute art teacher with the Eau Claire Area School district and maintains a vigorous schedule of freelance art activities creating original illustrations, drawings, and portraits for businesses as well as for local art-lovers and families.  She enjoys working with a wide range of subject areas for her drawings, but her current area of interest focuses on dogs—specifically sporting dogs (having two Pointers herself).

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Supply List

(We recommend purchasing items no sooner than two weeks prior to class. Art supplies should range from $30 to $50 depending on where you purchase them. Supplies are available at local art and craft stores or online art supply websites).

• 1 drawing newsprint pad – 18” X 24” or larger
• 1 Strathmore (or similar quality) drawing pad - 18” X 24”
• 5 drawing pencils – H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
• 1 portable pencil sharpener
• 1 standard kneaded eraser
• 1 small zip-lock baggie
• 3-4 hard compressed charcoal sticks
• 1 tortillion (compressed paper smudge stick)
• 1 small piece of very fine (or fine) sandpaper
• 1 package willow or compressed charcoal
• assorted conte sticks or look for a package (black or red)
• 1 fine-tipped black pen (Sharpie or similar style)

Fee

$155

Transfers/Cancellations:
You may cancel your registration up to 5 business days before the program, and we will refund your payment less a $25 cancelation fee. If you need to cancel less than 5 business days prior to the program, no refund will be given. You may substitute another person for your registration at any time--just call the Continuing Education Office (715-836-3636/toll free 866-893-2423) and we’ll take care of everything.

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