Learn the basic techniques of drawing while working from still life, places in our immediate environment (weather allowing), self-portrait, and memory. We will focus on the building blocks of drawing such as composition, measurement, line, shape, value, gesture and mark. You will become familiar with a variety of materials and approaches to drawing by studying artwork both historical and contemporary. Although instruction will be rooted in drawing from observation, we will explore the potential to abstract from what we see and experiment with working from memory. We will engage in group discussions throughout the course.
This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.
Introduction to Drawing
Learn the basic techniques of drawing while working from still life, places in our immediate environment (weather allowing), self-portrait, and memory. We will focus on the building blocks of drawing such as composition, measurement, line, shape, value, gesture and mark. You will become familiar with a variety of materials and approaches to drawing by studying artwork both historical and contemporary. Although instruction will be rooted in drawing from observation, we will explore the potential to abstract from what we see and experiment with working from memory. We will engage in group discussions throughout the course.
This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.
Introduction to Drawing 2
Get creative while further developing skills learned in an introductory drawing course or beginning oil painting class. Students will explore more individual paths depending on their interests, while getting feedback from the instructor as well as the group. Some students may wish to advance their skills in observational still-life, while some may be working more abstractly, from photo, or from memory. We will be building on previous knowledge of the materials, whether that be graphite, ink, charcoal, collage or oil paint. We will look at artists both contemporary and historical to inform new techniques and concepts for both drawing and oil painting.
This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.
Figure Drawing
Discover the fundamentals of figure drawing in this dynamic class, where we'll explore both observational accuracy and conceptual interpretation of the human form. Rooted in classical drawing techniques, this course will emphasize traditional methods of measuring proportion, constructing the figure with geometric forms, and refining drawings through careful attention to light, shadow, and edge quality. You'll learn to build the body from the inside out—starting with internal structures like the skeleton and layering external forms. We’ll also examine different ways to interpret the figure, encouraging you to push beyond naturalism and develop your own visual relationship with the human form. Open to all skill levels!
NOTE: This course involves drawing the nude form.
Nov 06, 2026
to Dec 18, 2026
from 6:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
(5 sessions total), Friday
Fee: $230
Item: 39588
There will be no class on or 11/27. This class includes a field trip to Pioneer Square for First Thursday Artwalk on Nov 5 from 6:30P to 9:30P. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor. Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details. This course involves drawing the nude form. Supplies are required for this course. Please consider purchasing this optional book by Michael Hampton: Figure Drawing
