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Breakdown:
Week 1: Line + Form
Draw basic forms (spheres, cubes) with vine charcoal.
Focus: Contour lines, gesture, and proportional measuring techniques.
Week 2: Value + Depth
Shade geometric objects with powdered charcoal.
Focus: 5-step value scales, light logic, and atmospheric perspective
Week 3: Texture + Perspective
Render objects (glass, fabric, and wood) with compressed charcoal.
Focus: Surface imitation, 1-point perspective, and negative space.
Week 4: Composition
Final still life combining all techniques.
Focus: Tonal balance, focal points, and fixative application demo.
Course Purpose:
This course is designed to build confidence in observational drawing while embracing charcoal’s expressive potential. By the end, you’ll have a portfolio of studies and a finished piece ready for display.
Materials:
If you prefer to bring your own materials here’s what you’ll need to bring to class:
Vine/willow charcoal (1 package) Any brand
Charcoal pencils – (General's Charcoal Pencil Kit, Assorted Hardness, Set of 5)
Compressed charcoal (Compressed Charcoal Sticks 4/Pkg-Black - Soft Assorted)
Newsprint
11x14” (or larger) heavyweight drawing paper – (eg. Strathmore 400 Series Heavyweight Drawing Pad, Medium Surface, 9"x12")
Kneaded eraser
Blending stump
Hi-polymer eraser (or white plastic eraser)
Where to buy: Blick/Amazon/Jerrys/Michaels
Or Save time - order/buy our Drawing Kit! – Includes all essentials: vine/compressed charcoal, erasers, pencils, stumps, paper samples (excludes fixative). $25 - see link below events.
Provided: Newsprint for practice and fixative (shared)
Workspace Setup:
We’ll work at tables with drawing boards and/or table easels (provided).
If you prefer standing, bring a portable easel (optional).
If you have your own drawing setup, please feel free to bring it.
Drop me a mail if you have any questions: art@brenwest.com
Breakdown:
Week 1: Line + Form
Draw basic forms (spheres, cubes) with vine charcoal.
Focus: Contour lines, gesture, and proportional measuring techniques.
Week 2: Value + Depth
Shade geometric objects with powdered charcoal.
Focus: 5-step value scales, light logic, and atmospheric perspective
Week 3: Texture + Perspective
Render objects (glass, fabric, and wood) with compressed charcoal.
Focus: Surface imitation, 1-point perspective, and negative space.
Week 4: Composition
Final still life combining all techniques.
Focus: Tonal balance, focal points, and fixative application demo.
Course Purpose:
This course is designed to build confidence in observational drawing while embracing charcoal’s expressive potential. By the end, you’ll have a portfolio of studies and a finished piece ready for display.
Materials:
If you prefer to bring your own materials here’s what you’ll need to bring to class:
Vine/willow charcoal (1 package) Any brand
Charcoal pencils – (General's Charcoal Pencil Kit, Assorted Hardness, Set of 5)
Compressed charcoal (Compressed Charcoal Sticks 4/Pkg-Black - Soft Assorted)
Newsprint
11x14” (or larger) heavyweight drawing paper – (eg. Strathmore 400 Series Heavyweight Drawing Pad, Medium Surface, 9"x12")
Kneaded eraser
Blending stump
Hi-polymer eraser (or white plastic eraser)
Where to buy: Blick/Amazon/Jerrys/Michaels
Or Save time - order/buy our Drawing Kit! – Includes all essentials: vine/compressed charcoal, erasers, pencils, stumps, paper samples (excludes fixative). $25 - see link below events.
Provided: Newsprint for practice and fixative (shared)
Workspace Setup:
We’ll work at tables with drawing boards and/or table easels (provided).
If you prefer standing, bring a portable easel (optional).
If you have your own drawing setup, please feel free to bring it.
Drop me a mail if you have any questions: art@brenwest.com
