{"product_id":"charcoal-drawing-light-shadow-form-sundays-5-6-30pm","title":"Charcoal Drawing: Light, Shadow \u0026 Form (Sundays 5-6:30pm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday: 5-6:30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall 2: Nov. 1-Dec. 20 (no class Nov. 29)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges: 15-adult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor: Mellissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFee: $185\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal Drawing: Light, Shadow \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults | 7 weeks | 90-minute sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if you could draw with light as much as shadow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal is a great place to begin drawing. It’s forgiving enough to experiment with and bold enough to turn a few simple shapes into something dramatic. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to look closely, build a range of grays and blacks, and give your drawings a sense of depth and form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with approachable exercises and build your skills over seven weeks. Working from a variety of subjects, you’ll practice proportion, composition, and observational drawing while learning to see highlights, midtones, shadows, and the spaces between objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll try different types of charcoal, papers, and blending tools. You’ll also use erasers to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edraw light back into\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dark areas—one of the most satisfying things about working in charcoal. Along the way, you’ll have room to experiment with your own marks and develop your own way of working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re picking up charcoal for the first time or returning to drawing after a while, you’ll find a supportive place to get started. No previous experience is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing with vine and compressed charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating everything from soft grays to deep blacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing light and shadow to make forms feel three-dimensional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing proportion, composition, and negative space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking expressive marks and soft transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding up charcoal and lifting it away with erasers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven 90-minute sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum 12 students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous drawing experience needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll charcoal, paper, erasers, blending tools, drawing boards, and other materials provided by the studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome get your hands dirty—and discover how much you can do with black, white, and everything in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akron Artworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54532532175161,"sku":"ADULT-CHARCOAL-FALL2-26","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/5463\/2278\/products\/charcoal_drawing.webp?v=1757344809","url":"https:\/\/akronartworks.com\/products\/charcoal-drawing-light-shadow-form-sundays-5-6-30pm","provider":"Akron ArtWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}