Students will engage in drawing one 9-hour pose. Regardless of drawing ability, participants will advance beyond quick sketches, learning a time-tested method for creating more finished figures and portraits. In this workshop, you will learn to create an accurately angled, well-proportioned figure, transform it into volumetric forms like cylinders, cubes, and spheres, and then add the final touches that change an unfinished drawing into a polished art piece. 

Beginners will be encouraged to start their drawings on newsprint (using vine charcoal, charcoal pencils, and a kneaded eraser) and then to transfer their rough “starts” onto better white or toned paper for a more finished version in charcoal or graphite. 

Intermediate and advanced students are free to start in whatever way they prefer on any good quality white or toned paper they are accustomed to, using any medium of their choice, such as pencil, charcoal, pan pastel, watercolor, acrylics, or oils. 

All levels are welcome, as instruction is individualized. Each day, Ken and Stephanie will share the teaching, each spending half of the session with the class, so you'll receive instruction and feedback from both artists every day.

Materials: You don’t need to buy everything on this list. Only buy materials that are relevant to the medium with which you plan to work. If you’re more experienced, you may choose the medium of your preference. Beginners should start Day 1 with newsprint, a drawing board, vine charcoal, and a kneaded eraser. Drawing pad: 18" x 24” smooth newsprint and a wood or foam core drawing board (one inch larger with four clips). Charcoal: Soft vine charcoal and Conte 3B charcoal pencil or your favorite brand. Graphite: 2B, 4B, and 6B graphite pencils. Sharpener: Single-edged razor blade or utility knife and rough sandpaper, such as 90 grit. Erasers: kneaded eraser and Tombow eraser. Blending stumps―large and small. Rags or Viva paper towels. Optional: Strathmore 400 series grey-toned paper (24" x 18"); Pan Pastel in black and white; two triangle-shaped sponge applicators with extra sponges; one white, soft pastel. 

Max students: 12

Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details.