Drawing Classes at Farmstead Arts Center, Basking Ridge

Registration is now open for winter drawing classes at Farmstead Arts Center in Basking Ridge, NJ, taught by Doug Schiller. Please see below for class descriptions and prices. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at dschiller@gmail.com.

Colored Pencil Drawing
Thursdays, January 28 – March 3, 1 – 3pm
Explore the wide range of drawing possibilities using watercolor colored pencils. From traditional uses to more contemporary applications students will observe forms and use pencils and brush working with still life arrangements, photographic references and personal imagery. All levels welcome.

Introduction to Drawing
Tuesdays, January 26 – March 1, 9:30 – 11:30am
This class will introduce students to the fundamental principles of drawing as they gain confidence in their drawing skills and have fun in doing so. Work with a variety of drawing materials and learn to create convincing 2D imagery of the 3D world. All levels welcome.

Studio Landscape Drawing
Thursdays, February 4 – March 10, 7-9pm
Students will create outdoor landscapes indoors as they translate their 3D world onto a 2D picture plane. An understanding of compositional elements, shading, color and perspective will help develop spatial appearances working with a variety of dry 2D drawing materials that will amaze both artist and viewer. Photographic references and imagination will supplement direct observation. All levels welcome.

Advanced Drawing
Tuesdays, January 26 – March 1, 12 – 2pm
This class will help students gain a greater understanding and command of drawing materials and techniques. Light and shadow, line, value distinctions, composition and perspective will be explored. Individual instructor guidance on still lives, landscapes and personal imagery.

Drawing, Ages 12-16
Fridays, January 29 – March 4, 4-6pm

To sign up for classes/for more information, please visit farmsteadartscenter.org.