Drawing

Pre-registration is required for classes & workshops - please register online below or call 508-693-1850.
Minimum age requirement for all adult classes is 14 years old (Life Drawing is 18).
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Please read all class descriptions and be aware of age, skill level and materials requirements in ADVANCE of registering for any classes and workshops. Featherstone does not issue refunds unless we cancel the class due to low enrollment.

Drawing for Painters: Rendering, Composition, and Expression with M Colleen Harrigan
Date: Tuesday, June 10
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $60 for 3 hour workshop

This workshop aims to provide painters with foundational drawing skills to enhance their painting abilities. Participants will learn essential techniques and principles in drawing to improve their sketching techniques, composition, and observational skills. Detailed course outline here. Note: This course outline is designed to be flexible and can be adjusted based on the participant's skill level and specific needs.

MATERIALS:
Sketchbook, Pencils - graphite and colored, Ruler, Eraser

Learn more about Colleen here.

Drawing for Beginners with M Colleen Harrigan
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Art Barn Painting Studio
Fee: $60 for 3 hour workshop

Unlock your creativity and learn the fundamentals of drawing in this fun, hands-on beginner’s course. Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or revisiting a forgotten hobby, this 3-hour workshop will guide you through the essential techniques of observation, shading, line work, and composition. You'll explore a range of subjects - from simple shapes to still life - while learning how to see like an artist. With step-by-step instruction and individual support, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain greater confidence, and create a sketch or two to begin your drawing journey.

MATERIALS:
Pencil, Eraser, and a Sketchbook.

Learn more about Colleen here.

Landscape Sketching with M Colleen Harrigan
Date: Monday, June 16 // Tuesday, August 19 // Tuesday, August 26
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: outside at Featherstone (Painting Studio if rain)
Fee: $60 per 3 hour workshop

This Landscape Sketching for all levels class accommodates both beginners and more advanced participants. The goal is to guide students through basic techniques, provide hands-on practice, and help them develop their skills. The class will incorporate instruction, demonstration, and time for students to practice. Drawing from observation offers numerous benefits, including improved technical skills, enhanced attention to detail, critical thinking, and visual memory. It also fosters a deeper understanding of proportions, shading, and form and the ability to articulate textures and light/shadow. In this 3-hour Landscape Sketching class, students will have the opportunity for an interactive experience with drawing techniques, guided practice, and 1 hour of independent drawing. The detailed course outline here emphasizes an integrative teaching method with a balance of support and exploration.

MATERIALS:

Sketchbook or drawing paper and a board
Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
Erasers (kneaded and regular)
Charcoal or blending stumps
Ruler (for perspective work, optional)

Learn more about Colleen here.

Open Studio Life Drawing
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25 / April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / May 6, 13, 20, 27 / June 4, 11, 18, 25 / July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / August 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Location: Art Barn Drawing Studio
Fee: $20 per meeting, pre-registration required*
Life Drawing is open to students/artists aged 18 and older
*Please note - Life Drawing will be cancelled in the event of low enrollment. Please register in advance - the weekly meeting will be determined by 5:00PM the Monday night prior.

This is a figure drawing series which meets weekly for 2.5 hours for experienced artists. There is no instruction, but a volunteer class monitor will be present. There is a (nude) model each week who will hold poses, participants draw as they wish. Participants bring their own materials and sessions will have limited capacity (12 people) for the safety and comfort of our models and students.
Read about the history of Life Drawing at Featherstone in the March 2, 2023 MV Times article Drawing room.

Figure models needed, please visit our Job Opportunities page to learn more.

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