Get to Know Pastel and Watercolor
Pencils
Perfect for beginners with little art experience or those
looking for a new medium for studio or on-site sketching.
The instructor takes students through a variety of exercises
designed to unleash creativity with an emphasis on the
specific properties of pastel and watercolor pencils.
Students may work with both or either media. Supplies will
be provided. Bring favorite landscape photos, and flowers
from your yard (if you have them).
Drawing for the Serious Beginner
This course is for the student who always wanted to learn
the fundamentals of drawing. Spend a Saturday learning how
to arrange and represent items in a still life, and
transform your photographs into drawings. Learn the basics
of composition, shading, light and dark, perspective, and
representing textures using pencil and charcoal. Teaching is
individualized. Bring favorite landscapes photos and a sack
lunch. Supply list available on
www.spruillarts.org.
Pastel Portraits of Pets
Pastel Portraits of Pets – Turn your favorite pet
photographs into real portraits. Learn to use pastels while
you create one or more portraits of your pet(s). Bring at
least 6 clear photographs that are 4” x 6” or larger with
good lighting conditions and facial details. No prior
experience required. Supplies will be provided.
