What do you observe when you really take the time to look at something?
Sketching Class Course
Overview: The purpose behind this series of classes is to introduce the student to the world of sketching, while engaging their sense of observation. Titled – What do you see? – the course works on connecting the powers of observation with the coordination of eye and hand.
Students will use basic sketching techniques to create form and character. At the same time the student will be asked to explore there their works using all of their senses; sight, sound, touch and yes, taste.
Class One: Charcoal and the basics
How to use charcoal
Looking for basic shapes in landscapes
Moving from line to form
Class Two: Sketching without color
How do you represent depth in a sketch?
How do you show contrast?
How do you interpret shadow?
Class Three: What do you see?
How to look at the subject that you are about to sketch
How do you represent what you see?
What’s behind the object of interest?
How do you represent the background of a sketch?
What about perspective?
Class Four: Light and shadow
Looking at the impact of light on an object
Can you “feel” the shape of the object?
How do you represent contrast?
What is Chiaroscuro?
Expectations: What to expect from the course and the instructor
Be prepared to talk about:
What you see as you work?
How you interpreted your piece?
Did you inspire yourself?
Did you frustrate yourself?
What you learned about yourself in the process?
When: Contact For Details
Cost: $40.00 per session
Phone: 505-795-5392
Where: Downtown Santa Fe
Website: www.wix.com/smallbusinessleader/ten-graces
Contact the artist or organization! Comments or questions are welcome.
