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Summer classes meet at 33 South 6th Avenue unless otherwise noted.
Drawing Fundamentals I
Drawing Fundamentals I, offered in two 8-week parts, is the foundational course of The Drawing Studio. The syllabus was developed by Andrew Rush from his own experience teaching drawing over many years. Rush continues to evolve the lessons thanks to ongoing feedback from the teaching artists and students involved in this course.
This course is for the complete beginner, as well as the person with an art background who either missed a basic drawing course in their earlier education or wants to review the principles and current practices of drawing. Many people repeat one or both of these parts—sometimes over several years—as review or to deepen their practice.
Part 1 - The 'Grammar' of Drawing
Section A:
Taught by Deb Steinberg
Eight Thursday mornings, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Block 1: June 5 – 26
Block 2: July 10 – 31
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Section B:
Taught by Paul Mohr
Eight Wednesday evenings, 6 – 9 PM
Block 1: June 11 – July 2
Block 2: July 9 – 30
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Section C:
Taught by Paul Mohr
Northwest Site: Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd.
Eight Monday evenings, 6 – 9 PM
Block 1: July 7 – 28
Block 2: Aug. 4 – 25
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Part 1 of Drawing Fundamentals I introduces the basic languages of drawing and how they are used to communicate what and how we observe. Students develop skills in four key areas: edge, shape, light, and space. We recognize that to enroll in Part 1, some people have to overcome some very real fears and doubts about their ability to learn to draw. What we promise is that you will discover not only that you can draw, but you will acquire the core of what it is to draw, which is how to observe.
Fee: each block, $90 (Associates, $80); both blocks, $165 (Associates $150)
Part 2: The Practice of Drawing
Section A:
Taught by Katie Cooper
Eight Sunday afternoons, 12 – 3 PM
Block 1: June 8 – 29
Block 2: July 13 – Aug. 3
In Part 2 students learn how to practice. Practice is the road to mastery of the habits, tool skills, and work methods of drawing. In Part 2, you will (1) clarify and expand skills developed in Part 1 and (2) be introduced to a wider range of drawing tools and the new approaches that individual tools open up. Most important, as your drawing practice evolves, your powers of observation will deepen in rich and unexpected ways and lead to your own way of seeing the world, not only as visual information but as personal expression.
Fee: each block, $90 (Associates, $80); both blocks, $165 (Associates $150)
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Focus on Fundamentals
Taught by Deb Steinberg
Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals I, part 1
Eight Thursday afternoons, 1:30 – 4:30 PM
This fundamentals practice is suitable for students who have taken drawing fundamentals part 1 or parts 1 and 2. Through ongoing practice, students will deepen the skills developed throughout the fundamentals sequence. Students may sign up for one or more blocks.
Block one: Line, June 5 & 12
Line is the foundation of all art. Used intelligently, it brings a directional thrust and expressive power to a drawing. We’ll strive for a more spare and purposeful use of line.
Block two: Value, June 19 & 26
The interplay of light and dark adds drama and emotional impact to art. We’ll work on accurately depicting tones and shadows.
Block three: Form, July 10 & 17
Shape, line and tone all contribute to the suggestion of mass and volume. We’ll focus on how to manipulate media to represent form in our drawings.
Block four: Perspective, July 24 & 31
Artists create the illusion of space through the application of perspective techniques. We’ll study the use of linear and atmospheric perspective.
Fee: each block, $50 (Associates, $45); all four blocks, $165 (Associates $150)
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Drawing with Color, Part 1
Taught by Betina Fink
Prerequisite: Drawing Fund. (Parts 1 & 2) or equiv.
Eight Fridays, 11 AM – 2 PM
June 13 – Aug. 8 (no class July 4)
A good follow-up to drawing fundamentals, this course introduces and provides a thorough grounding in working with color in drawing. Based on observational work, class studies focus on fundamental building blocks of color to create form in space, harmonize relationships, and build dramatic contrasts.
Fee: $175 (Associates $160)
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Experiments in Drawing with Color
Taught by Katie Cooper
Prerequisite: Drawing Fund. (Parts 1 & 2) or equiv.
Northwest Site: Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd.
Four Monday evenings, 6 – 9 PM
June 9 – 30
In this class we'll take a hint from the Fauves, throw theory out the window and play with color while drawing from observation. Come prepared to ask yourself, “What will happen if I...?”
Fee: $110 (Associates $100)
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Drawing Portraits
Taught by Paul Mohr
Prerequisite: Drawing Fund. (Parts 1 & 2) or equiv.
Eight Wednesday afternoons, 2 – 5 PM
Block 1: June 11 – July 2
Block 2: July 9 – July 30
The art of portraiture combines two special skills: the ability to work from observation, and the patience to allow the relationship between the drawer and the sitter to evolve. Using step by step exercises, those who are new to drawing portraits will develop an understanding of facial anatomy and the role of light and shade, using a variety of sitters and technical approaches. Continuing students will deepen their studies by exploring the conventions of portraiture (bust, half figure, etc.) and engaging in extended studies involving longer poses. This course offers ongoing personalized instruction for beginners and continuing students and may be repeated as often as desired.
Fee: $195 (Associates $175); either block, $115 (Associates $105); includes model fees
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Working from the Figure: Three Approaches
Taught by Susan Johnson, Paul Mohr, Andrew Rush
Prerequisite: Drawing Fund. (Parts 1 & 2) or equiv.. Previous figure drawing useful, but not required (Each person will be coached from whatever level they bring to the class.)
Six Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 PM
June 17 – July 22
This special summer course in the figure offers artist-students the chance to work with three very experienced figure teaching artists of TDS. Because each teacher has their own philosophy and approach to the subject, a student may discover a wider range of working, or even the teacher/student relationship that will best advance their future studies. Each teacher will conduct two of the six sessions. Each session will include demonstration, coaching, critique, and suggestions for each individual to improve their skills independently in the Open Studio sessions.
Fee: $160 (Associates $140) includes model fees
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A Summer Sketchbook Seminar (CLASS IS FULL)
Taught by Andrew Rush
Prerequisite: Drawing Fund. (Parts 1 & 2) or equiv.. If one must miss any one meeting, the instructor is willing to arrange a separate appointment to review progress.
Three Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:00 PM)
June 25, July 23, August 27
As we become more skilled visual communicators, developing a practice of recording our daily observations, ideas and thoughts becomes ever more essential in capturing a personal expressive direction. The sketchbook/journal is, in my personal practice, the single most important tool that I use to integrate my explorations of the outer world with my inner imagination. Daily entries in one’s sketchbook accumulate in surprising ways, to reveal larger directions and potential projects that pass unnoticed as single entries.
Inspired by the progress of students in my ‘Drawing as Communication’ courses, this independent seminar will introduce and encourage a rigorous independent sketchbook practice. We will begin with assignments and examples, then bring back our results each month for review, critique, suggestions and sharing our discoveries with each other.
Fee: $100 ($85 Associates) (CLASS IS FULL)
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Open Figure Studio
All TDS open studio sessions are held at The Drawing Studio, 33 S. 6th Avenue.
Each session is $7. No reservations are required.
• Monday morning, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, general studies
• Tuesday evening, 6 – 9 PM, costume session. Begins May 13.
• Thursday evening, 6 – 9 PM, short and long poses
• Sunday morning, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, general studies
• Sunday afternoon, 1 – 4 PM, one long pose; costume on last Sunday of the month.
See the TDS website at www.thedrawingstudio.org for Open Studio details; call the office at (520) 620-0947 for holiday or special event closures.
Meet our Open Studio Monitors
Erika Atwood, Tom Bielejec, Betty Counseller, Carolyn Gibbs, Larry Gray, Stephen Judy, Pete McCray, Paul Mohr, Rebecca Olson, Herb Powell
Under the direction of Rebecca Olson, the monitors have a variety of responsibilities, including scheduling and recruiting models, setting up lighting and props, maintaining financial records for each session, timing the poses, and clearing the studio space for its next use. Monitors are ambassadors for TDS and welcome new people to the sessions, introducing them to our programs and opportunities.
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