Visual Arts & Crafts
“I loved Bryan [Ramey]’s energy and ability to focus us all virtually. Bryan had a great 2-camera setup and knew how to manage Zoom very well.” —JACLYN P., WATERCOLOR AND PEN & INK ILLUSTRATION
Many of our art classes require students to purchase materials. A link to the supply list can also be found in the class description at ccae.org and in the registration confirmation email.
DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING BEGINNER DRAWING Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com
A carefully planned series of exercises will introduce the beginner to the following elements of observational drawing: perspective, composition, light values, and contour. Students will begin by learning how to accurately measure and observe objects and the world around us. Classes will include instructor demonstrations and exercises in contour drawing, tonal drawing, and gesture drawing with plenty of time to practice in class and receive feedback from the instructor. COURSE CODE: DRBA Sec. 01: 9 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $300 Sec. 02: 9 Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $300
CAN’T DRAW? WHO SAYS? Ellen Stutman | Artist, ellenstutman.com
Designed for the “drawing challenged,” this class will help you move past your inhibitions and teach you some basic techniques of drawing. We’ll focus on learning to really see and how to get that down on paper. The emphasis will be on the process and not the result in this nonjudgmental classroom environment. COURSE CODE: WHOS Sec. 01: 10 Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Begins Apr. 6 | $250
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DRAWING WITH THE FIGURE Jeremy Durling | Artist, jeremydurling.com
This class will build students’ skills of observing and drawing the human figure. Using photographic figure resources, instructor demonstrations, and some sessions with a live clothed model, we will create an understanding of basic drawing elements such as line, form, gesture, and composition. COURSE CODE: DRFH Sec. 01: 9 Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $370
METAMORPHIC DRAWING YoAhn Han | Assistant Professor at MassArt, yoahnhan.com
Move beyond the fundamentals and break out of your comfort zone by exploring observational and abstract concepts with non-traditional drawing methods. Experiment with wet and dry media on paper while challenging form, shape, composition, and special relationships. Demonstrations, critiques, and virtual gallery visits bring your work to a more intriguing level. This class is designed for students that want to continue to refine their skills in the medium and refresh their understanding of concepts. The first half of this class focuses on drawing and moves into wet mediums of the students’ choice. COURSE CODE: MEMD Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 5 | $210 No class Apr. 19 & May 31
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