Drawing is a powerful and wonderful language, capable of expressing things not easily conveyed in other mediums: communicating the intangible and invisible. It is one of the most accessible and portable activities you can undertake.

The Modernism movement expanded the definition of what drawing can be and do; freeing it from being equated to only realistic renderings.

In this workshop, we will produce a broad range of large-scale expressive and gestural drawings that are personal and meaningful. We will explore and experiment with materials beyond the familiar pencil and eraser duo. We will learn to loosen up, trust ourselves, and expand on what we know we can do to create rich, satisfying abstract drawings.

What you'll learn:
- how to get loose
- different moods and expressions of mark making
- about new drawing materials
- creating gestural marks that are unique to you
- what is rhythm and cadence
- how to add movement and excitement to your art

Students will walk away with several abstract studies on large-format paper that are born from exercises and prompts led by the instructor. You'll have the know-how for making and adding these type of marks and movement into your own paintings at home.

This is a studio workshop and students will be using the supplies they bring.

• 1 Graphite No.2 pencil
• 1 Ballpoint pen
• 1 ArtGraf water soluble carbon square, black
• 1 Drawing ink in black or grey
• 1 sturdy eraser: white vinyl or triangle
• 1 Round Oval Escoda brush in sizes 2, 4, or 6
• 2 Heavy Duty Clips, found in drawing section for using with drawing boards
• $20 materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor for providing multiple sheets of 140lb 30"x42" sheets of paper and additional supplies (*please don't bring drawing paper as we are using water, ink, gesso, and abrasive techniques that need a special kind of paper suited for our purposes)

• Sat, June 20th, 11am-2pm
• Instructor: Kristen Guest
• Cost $115
• Max 12 students
• ​Level 1 (beginners) and Level 2 (intermediate)
• Age level: adult (18 & up)
• Parking Info

Artists who have taken this workshop may also want to explore taking the Make It Work: Composition & Elements of Design class on Thursday mornings with Nicole.