Materials List and Workshop Outline for Drawing Essentials
Instructor: Colleen Harrigan
Materials List:
Course Outline:
Class 1: Foundations of Drawing (3 hours)
Class 2: Exploring Shapes and Forms (3 hours)
Class 3: Building Volume and Cross-Contour (3 hours)
Class 4: Perspective and Composition (3 hours)
Materials Required:
Learn more about Colleen here.
Instructor: Colleen Harrigan
Materials List:
- Sketchbook (spiral bound with a hard cover if possible)
- Pencils (various grades if desired)
- Eraser
- Charcoal
- Pen
Course Outline:
Class 1: Foundations of Drawing (3 hours)
- Introduction to the course, materials, and expectations.
- Significance of line in drawing.
- Hands-on exercises with pencils and sketchbooks.
- Homework assignment: Sketch an object using only lines.
Class 2: Exploring Shapes and Forms (3 hours)
- Importance of shapes and forms in drawing.
- Shape analysis and identification in still-life arrangements.
- Practical exercises emphasizing shapes and proportions.
- Homework assignment: Create a still-life composition focusing on shapes.
Class 3: Building Volume and Cross-Contour (3 hours)
- Concept of volume in drawing.
- Exploring cross-contour lines for dynamic representation.
- Applying shading techniques with pencils and charcoal.
- Homework assignment: Produce a drawing showcasing volume and cross-contour.
Class 4: Perspective and Composition (3 hours)
- Overview of perspective in drawing.
- One-point and two-point perspective exercises.
- Applying perspective to still-life compositions.
- Final project: Create a drawing emphasizing both perspective and compositional space.
Materials Required:
- Sketchbook (spiral bound with a hard cover if possible)
- Pencils (various grades if desired)
- Eraser
- Charcoal
- Pen
Learn more about Colleen here.