Introduction to Scratchboard

INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD Sheryl Unwin

FRIDAYS: 10 AM-12 PM (4-CLASS SERIES)

October 2, 9, 16, 23 October 30; November 6, 13, 20 November 27; December 4, 11, 18

TUITION: $125 • MEMBER: $100

This four-week course will introduce you to the unique world of scratchboarding. You will be introduced to the essential techniques needed while using a variety of different tools to bring your image to life. Your photo references can be of any subject that you choose; a favorite animal, person, or place.

REQUIRED MATERIALS LIST 2 copies of a reference photo, size to be 5 x 7, also of good quality in order to see the detail (the picture cannot be blurry) Pack of 3, 5 x 7 Ampersand scratchboard #11 X-acto knife and extra blades 4H, 5H, or 6H graphite pencil Saral white, wax free Transfer Paper Sakura Pigma 30062 Micron .005 tip or a pack of 6 pen set Ampersand tool kit Artist tape Scissors

*For beginners, please choose an animal for the first piece. Here are a couple of sites to get high quality photo downloads, free to use for artists: https://pixabay.com; https://pmp-art.com; http://www.wetcanvas.com/RefLib

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MATERIALS LIST Art and Frames Sarasota - http://www.in2art.com/store/ Dick Blick - https://www.dickblick.com/brands/ampersand/ Dick Blick - https://www.dickblick.com/products/ampersand-scratchbord-tools/ You can also find most items on Amazon.com