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Drawing: For the Absolute Beginner
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.
Date/Time/Location
Class is Full
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17, and 24 (no class on 3/20)
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
UW-Eau Claire Campus
Haas Fine Arts Center, Room 201
121 Water Street, Eau Claire
New Class Session Added by Popular Demand:
Saturdays, May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 (Class ends at 11a.m. on 6/21)
9a.m. to 12 noon
UW-Eau Claire Campus
Haas Fine Arts Center, Room 301
121 Water Street, Eau Claire
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Presenter
Kim Yearman: Connecting Campus and Community
Kim Yearman is a local artist, designer and teacher who has taught youth and adult art courses for many years. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University and has over twenty years of experience in the fields of technical illustration, graphic design and art teaching. Kim currently acts as a substitute 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 local art-lovers and families. One of her chief drawing areas of interest is animals—specifically sporting dogs.
Supply List
Please do not purchase art supplies more than two weeks prior to the start of 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.
Drawing: For the Absolute Beginner: Art Supplies
- 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 erase
- 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:
Substitutes are welcome and may register in your absence. Refunds for cancellations will be in full less a $25 fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within 5 days of the program. 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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