Jane Ramsey: One Day Graphite Workshop Intensive, Sunday, October 26

A one-day hands-on exploration of drawing with graphite. All materials provided. Join artist Jane Ramsey as she shares her love for drawing and the endless possibilities of drawing with graphite. You will be inspired to draw more with an appreciation for the expressive qualities of drawing in graphite.

• Tools & Surfaces: Participants will explore and use a variety of drawing tools including powdered graphite and get a chance to try out different paper surfaces to discover new ways in mark-making. All materials provided.
• Inspired Discussions: Topics to be covered include creative expression, the importance of value, lost and found edges, atmosphere and mood, perspective and more.
• Sketchbook Practice: Jane will share her passion for drawing from life and developing a sketchbook practice that will enhance your painting experience. There will be sample materials for you to look at and try out.
• Drawing Demo: The session will begin with a demo by Jane with time for sharing and Q&A. Then we will get to work on exploring and trying out techniques.
• Resources: Participants will leave with a handout providing sources for all the materials used in the workshop as well as a list of some good drawing books to add to your art library. You will also take home some of the drawing tools used in the sessions.
• Please Bring: Bring 1-3 photo references that you would like to work with. They can be any subject – landscape, figurative, floral or object. Ideally, the photo should be one that you took so that you can contribute your memory of the location to the inspiration. We will talk about the importance of memory and experience and how it informs your use of reference material.  (Please don’t bring another artist’s artwork to copy.)
• As for materials, everything will be provided and you will leave with one blackwing pencil, a mono eraser and a sample of small sheets of drawing papers that we used in the workshop and the resource guide.

Cancelation Policy:

Any student canceling more than 1 week before the start of class will be refunded. Please note, however, that we incur a transaction fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 for all online signups. That small amount will be subtracted from your refund.  

For students wanting to cancel within 1 week of a class, please be aware that your tuition is non refundable. You can pass your spot on to a friend however, Just let us know in advance.