Drawing Classes Washington, DC

Comic Art: Ages 10 & Up

at Stone Branch School of Art - Rockville
1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, District of Columbia 20852

The perfect introduction to the world of comic art. Students learn ways to create interesting characters, fundamentals of sequential story telling and the basics of panel layout. Learn what makes good composition along with drawing and inking techniques. This is a great course for students who like comics and want to learn how to draw their own.

Friday Figure Drawing

at Arts Club of Washington - Downtown, Washington, D.C.
2017 I St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20006

Classical painter Teresa Oaxaca will coordinate figure drawing sessions Fridays from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Students at all levels are welcome at these uninstructed sessions using traditional drawing media.

Drawing Fundamentals

at McLean Community Center - McLean
1446 Chain Bridge Rd, Virginia, District of Columbia 22101

Drawing Fundamentals 8-12 years All skill levels are welcome. Students will learn line, composition, proportion, perspective, volume, value, and more in this skill-building class that will hone their observational skills as they draw from life.

Basic Drawing (Adult)

at The Art League - Alexandria
105 North Union St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

This adult class provides first-time/beginning students with a solid foundation in drawing. Working with pencil and charcoal, students learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective. Students also learn to develop the ability to see as artists. The class works with a variety of subjects including still life, landscape and occasionally figure. Students...

Transcend the Reference - An Ongoing Art Class

at Plaza Artist Materials - Rockville
1776 E Jefferson St #1119, Rockville, Maryland 20852

Through working on a current piece or project with guidance and insight from the instructor, practice new ways to see and develop your artistic voice and/or technical skills. Learn to discover roadblocks and work through current limitations with an emphasis on fundamentals in your chosen media in painting or drawing. There will be various discussions...

Composition & Design Fundamentals

at The Art League - Alexandria
105 North Union St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Drawing with the Figure

at McLean Community Center - McLean
1446 Chain Bridge Rd, Virginia, District of Columbia 22101

Students will study the basics of figure drawing with a model, learning how to capture a human form in space. We will explore drawing techniques including gesture, contour and value, using a variety of drawing materials.

Open-Life Drawing Sessions (Long Pose)

at The Art League - Alexandria
105 North Union St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

This monitored open studio is for participants of all levels who want to work from the model using their own media. Sessions require a minimum enrollment, thus registrations is encouraged over drop-in. Drop-in is for currently enrolled students and Art League members only. two consecutive sessions run each term. Students may bring their own supplies/media...

Drawing I

at McLean Community Center - McLean
1446 Chain Bridge Rd, Virginia, District of Columbia 22101

Drawing I Drawing is the basis for all art ? all students are welcome: beginners who wish to learn the basics, to more advanced students who wish to strengthen their skills. We will explore different drawing materials and practice the fundamentals including line, proportion, volume, value, perspective, and more.

Portrait Drawing

at The Art League - Alexandria
105 North Union St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Students develop consistency, accuracy, and confidence before using color. Weekly demonstrations and drills train students to see proportions, planes, values, and learn systematic human head construction. Continuing students may use their preferred media to draw from photos, or 2- and 3-week poses.  Basic Drawing is a suggested prerequisite. ...

Figure Drawing

at The Art League - Alexandria
105 North Union St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Capture the figure quickly, accurately, and confidently. Draw from male or female models each week. Measuring, webbing, value, foreshortening, the head, and gesture drills are emphasized to build strong, well-placed beginnings. Weekly demos focus on sections of the body using construction and value, using simple inexpensive materials. Basic Drawing...

Introduction to Drawing: Classical Method

at VisArts at Rockville - Rockville
155 Gibbs St, Washington, District of Columbia 20850

This six-week class helps pupils with the essential foundations in drawing skills. Regardless of the experience or age, all students who take this class experience remarkable growth in their artistry. Students acquire techniques to train their hands to draw the essential lines for masterful drawings, and the proper use of materials such as pencils...

Fundamentals of Art: From Drawing to Painting

at VisArts at Rockville - Rockville
155 Gibbs St, Washington, District of Columbia 20850

Starting with drawing, students will develop their artistic potential through observation, while exploring techniques and materials. Technical aspects of drawing such as line, light and volume, and perspective will be introduced through class instruction and demonstrations. At their own pace, students will move to painting, becoming comfortable with...

Drawing

at Stone Branch School of Art - Rockville
1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, District of Columbia 20852

Drawing skills can be taught and are strengthened through practice. This course is designed for those who want to learn or refine their drawing skills. Sighting, measuring, shading, and composition will be covered. Learn to render subjects with accuracy. Open to all skill levels. We encourage you to take this class again and again.