March Class Schedule - THE DRAWING STUDIO INC · Digital Collage & Image Transformation via...

MARCH 3 – 17

Digital Collage & Image Transformation via ProCreate3 Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PMBarry Dodge, The Drawing StudioStudents will use the ProCreate application on their iPads to create and manipulate images forming digital collages. Students will learn various methods to blend distinct images into one cohesive work with an emphasis on composition. No prior ProCreate knowledge is required. $140

MARCH 3 – 24

Life Drawing4 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 PMBrian Garvey, The Drawing StudioThis class will approach figure drawing using the methods employed by major animation studios. This method emphasizes the skills and compositional principals of all drawing (rhythm, gesture, contour, proportion and perspective, contrapposto, and value, among others) and using the model as a guide rather than a verbatim rendering. The goal is to create a loose, yet well–constructed figure full of movement. $190

MARCH 5 – APRIL 9

Drawing Fundamentals Level 2, Sec. J6 Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 PMAndrea Mendola, The Drawing StudioUnderstanding and mastering foundational skills will inspire you to see and respond to the world around you with intensified interest and curiosity. In Drawing Fundamentals 2 you will explore natural and human–made subjects in greater depth, emphasizing composition and mark–making. $215

MARCH 6 – 27

Acrylic Painting Studio, Sec. B4 Fridays, 9:00 AM– 12:00 PMCynthia Miller, The Drawing StudioReturning acrylic painters will choose from still life, historical images and personal subject matter to create a body of work that reflects painters’ journey and vision. Find a painted vocabulary in color, mark–making, subject and method that speaks to you. Work on paper, canvas or another substrate. Acrylic additives also explored. May be repeated as desired.$165

MARCH 6

Try It! Colors of the Desert1 Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMSaraiya Kanning, On–siteVenture into the desert for a morning of sketching and watercolor painting. We’ll take easy walks, observe local plants and wildlife, and enjoy making art in the fresh air. $50

MARCH 7 – 21

Drawing ComicsAGES 13–173 Saturdays, 1:00 PM– 4:00 PMBrian Garvey, The Drawing StudioIn this class we’ll learn the fundamentals of Comics, exploring story, layout, penciling and inking using all the tools in the comics toolbox. Plus, it’s comics so you know it’s going to be fun! $125

MARCH 7

Keep A Sketchbook – Art as Habit, Sec. A1 Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaraiya Kanning, On–siteSketchbooks are storehouses for observation, new ideas, and memory. In this class, we’ll practice practical approaches for keeping our sketchbooks alive and thriving even in the busiest of times. A series of outdoor painting classes with fun, adventurous exercises will awaken our sense of curiosity and playfulness. All mediums are welcome. If you’re not sure what to use, ink and/or watercolor are always excellent sketchbook choices. Take the entire series or pick and choose. $100

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MARCH 8 – 29

Creating Digital Illustrations from Shapes4 Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 PMBarry Dodge, The Drawing StudioStart with one session using traditional construction papers, acetate, and scissors to create and modify a series of illustrations. The next three class sessions will involve learning and using Affinity Designer to recreate and transform your illustrations on your iPad or laptop (Mac or Windows). Please be sure your iPad or laptop has Affinity Designer installed and the battery is fully charged prior to each session. $165

MARCH 9 – 30

Water Is Water4 Mondays, 1:00 – 4:00 PMTad Lamb, The Drawing StudioWater is water, I say it all the time. Discover how watercolor, being a water medium, lends itself wonderfully to expressing water in all its moods and forms. $165

MARCH 10 – APRIL 14

Hidden in Plain Sight: Critique for Beg. Abstract Painters6 Tuesdays, 8:30 – 11:30 AMJosh Goldberg, The Drawing StudioStudents will bring in paintings that are problematic or without direction. They will learn how to speak about their paintings by an in–depth exploration of the paintings, what to look for, and what to do to further them to satisfying completion. Although the instructor will lead the critiques, students should be prepared to discuss their paintings. This is not a studio class. $215

MARCH 10 – 31

Evening Art Studio – Drawing or Painting4 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 PMCarolyn Robles, The Drawing StudioGive yourself the time and space to create! Receive guidance and technical instruction based on your individual needs, while developing your own works. Open to those working in oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, drawing, and mixed media. $165

MARCH 12 – 26

DF3: Portrait of the Tree3 Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PMAndrea Mendola, The Drawing StudioWe feel a connection to trees, perhaps more than any other plant. Discover what makes each tree an individual, while continuing your own growth as an artist. Gain deeper understanding of the structure and nature of your subject, while interpreting its unique beauty through increased awareness of mark making, shape, and value. We will work in the field using charcoal and graphite. $140

MARCH 12 – 26

Drawing Beyond the Edge3 Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMMatt Cotton, The Drawing StudioIn this course, students will develop an acute sensitivity to subtle value transitions between figure and ground. Using a variety of dry media on paper, we will redefine how a drawing is built. We will explore the use of tone, while resisting the urge to rely on outlining shapes. Through various methods, students will deepen their ability to recognize and render three–dimensional forms in space. $140

MARCH 12

Try It! Thinking Outside the Book1 Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMJulia Jai Miller, The Drawing StudioAre you ready to challenge the traditional book form and venture into the world of sculptural book arts? In this class we will start with conceptual exploration before translating those concepts into sculptural book forms using a wide variety of techniques and materials. Sculptural book arts is a broad and deep stream in the contemporary art world that explores and explodes conventions, upending expectations for the artist and viewer alike. Regardless of your artistic background, training, and influences you will find exciting new artistic adventures in this dynamic class. $50











MARCH 14

Keep A Sketchbook – Art as Habit, Sec. B1 Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaraiya Kanning, On–siteSketchbooks are storehouses for observation, new ideas, and memory. In this class, we’ll practice practical approaches for keeping our sketchbooks alive and thriving even in the busiest of times. A series of outdoor painting classes with fun, adventurous exercises will awaken our sense of curiosity and playfulness. All mediums are welcome. If you’re not sure what to use, ink and/or watercolor are always excellent sketchbook choices. $100


DF3: Introduction to Figure Drawing3 Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMNancy Chilton, The Drawing StudioLearn to draw the human figure by strengthening your ability to observe the person in front of you. Through repeated practice, you will develop intuitive and innovative ways to capture the nature of gestures, sensitize yourself to details, and develop confidence. Embrace the challenge of figure drawing with boldness and curiosity. $160


Drawing Fundamentals Level 1, Sec. Q6 Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PMAnnie Andre, The Drawing StudioIn DF1, students learn four foundational drawing skills: shape/edge, measurement, light (value) and space (perspective). You will begin to combine these skills into drawings that will surprise you by their accomplishment and banish any fears regarding your ability to observe and draw. $215


Glazing for Luminous Painting3 Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMRuthie Marchand, The Drawing StudioIf you are an admirer of Rubens or Vermeer, this class is for you! We will begin with a grisaille underpainting of a still life arrangement. Then, we will glaze transparent tones to make the painting pop! $140

MARCH 22 – MAY 3

Drawing Fundamentals Level 2, Sec. K6 Sundays, 1:30 – 4:30 PMPaul Mohr, The Drawing StudioUnderstanding and mastering foundational skills will inspire you to see and respond to the world around you with intensified interest and curiosity. In Drawing Fundamentals 2 you will explore natural and human–made subjects in greater depth, emphasizing composition and mark–making.$215

MARCH 22 – MAY 3

Figure Drawing B6 Sundays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPaul Mohr, Junior LeagueLearning to draw the figure can be a gateway to understanding better what it means to be human. Students will study anatomy, proportion, symmetry, value, gesture, mass and form, with ample opportunity to practice capturing the spirit that illuminates the form. Short poses will help students loosen up and gain confidence in their drawing capability, and long poses will help students learn how to develop a figure drawing with accuracy and energy. $255

MARCH 23 – MAY 4

Drawing Fundamentals Level 2, Sec. L6 Mondays, 1:00 – 4:00 PMPaul Mohr, CACCUnderstanding and mastering foundational skills will inspire you to see and respond to the world around you with intensified interest and curiosity. In Drawing Fundamentals 2 you will explore natural and human–made subjects in greater depth, emphasizing composition and mark–making. $215


Plein Air Oil Painting4 Tuesdays, 8:00 – 11:00 AMRuthie Marchand, On–site and TDSWhat better way to appreciate Tucson than to document it on–site? We will work with both abstract and representational form to capture the nuances of light color, and shapes you observe at Tohono Chul Park and Barrio Viejo during classes one and three. We will work from references in the comfort of the classroom in classes two and four. $165












MARCH 24 – 31

Sumi–e: Ink Brush Drawing, Sec. E2 Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PMJoy Mills, CACCThis traditional Sumi–e class is especially designed for beginners. We will study the most basic traditional subjects of Sumi–e, including Bamboo and Grass Orchid. Each subject involves practicing four distinct brushstrokes. Demonstrations will be offered, and each section is complete in itself. $100


Introduction to Watercolor6 Thursdays, 5:00 – 8:00 PMSaraiya Kanning, The Drawing StudioVibrant and luminous, watercolors lend themselves to a variety of painting styles, from scientific illustration to impressionism. Watercolor paints can be layered for increased 3–dimensionality, allowed to flow for a expressive, spontaneous approach, or applied delicately to capture fine details like fur or grass. In this class, we’ll explore it all, widening our understanding and appreciation of this versatile medium. Come prepared for a joyful 6 weeks of mindful painting. $215

MARCH 28

Keep A Sketchbook – Art as Habit, Sec. C1 Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaraiya Kanning, On–siteSketchbooks are storehouses for observation, new ideas, and memory. In this class, we’ll practice practical approaches for keeping our sketchbooks alive and thriving even in the busiest of times. A series of outdoor painting classes with fun, adventurous exercises will awaken our sense of curiosity and playfulness. All mediums are welcome. If you’re not sure what to use, ink and/or watercolor are always excellent sketchbook choices. Take the entire series or pick and choose. $100


Monotype, Sec. D4 Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMNancy Chilton, The Drawing StudioStudents will start with basic monotype subtractive and additive techniques, then proceed to layered plates, textures, working with viscosity, chine colle, other processes, and working with combined techniques. Students can sign up for one or more section. $185


Sculpting with Mixed Media and Found Objects AGES 9–122 Sundays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMHeidi Hoscheidt Sandman, The Drawing StudioStudents will explore beginning sculpting techniques using a variety of materials like clay, wire, paper mache, books, tubing, organic objects and metal sheeting. We will learn about contemporary sculptors and discuss the meanings behind their pieces. Students will be encouraged to bring objects from home/found objects that hold meaning and develop their personal themes. We will hold a class “critique” to discuss each completed work. $90






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