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.

• Jan 06, 2027 to Mar 10, 2027 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (10 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $244
• Item: 33067

• Supplies are required for this course.

  Click here for a map and directions to locate your classroom.

  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Winter CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details. 

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.

• Jan 07, 2027 to Mar 11, 2027 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (10 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $244
• Item: 33068

• Supplies are required for this course.

  Click here for a map and directions to locate your classroom. 

  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Winter CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details. 

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.

• Jan 05, 2027 to Mar 09, 2027 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (10 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $375
• Item: 35013

• Supplies are required for this course - Note that this is a shared class with "Oil Painting 2". 

  Click here for a map and directions to locate your classroom. 

  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Winter CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details. 

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.

• Jan 08, 2027 to Feb 05, 2027 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (5 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $275
• Item: 33940

• Supplies are required for this course.

  This class includes a field trip to: Pioneer Square – Thurs, 2/4/2027, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. 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 Winter CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details. 

  NOTE: This course involves drawing the nude form.

Drawing Trees in Graphite & Ink

Explore the beauty and character of trees through the expressive mediums of graphite and ink. Designed for beginner to intermediate artists, this class will develop your observational skills while exploring tree structure, branching patterns, foliage, texture, value, and form. Working from photographs, you'll learn techniques for line quality, shading, mark-making, and creating depth. You'll explore how to simplify complex trees while capturing their unique character. By the end of the class, you'll have finished tree drawings in ink and graphite and a set of skills that can be applied to landscapes and other subjects.

• Feb 16, 2027 to Mar 23, 2027 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (6 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $188
• Item: 32821

• Supplies are required for this course.

  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Winter CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.