CLASS: Experience the challenges and the joys of drawing in this 6-week, Saturday afternoon class. Introducing beginners to the basics with essential incremental steps for drawing confidently from observation (and imagination too). We will explore a small range of drawing materials include graphite pencil, conte’, pen & ink, and ink wash as we employ some of the very best traditional and contemporary drawing and sketching strategies that assist the painter. Loads of helpful handouts as well as group and personal feedback.

HEALTH & SAFETY: There are no local or statewide health alerts at this time. We do ask that, If you are having active symptoms of an airborne communicable illness that you please stay home for a week. If you have been in close contact with someone who does have an active airborne illness, that you practice some mild social distancing in class that week and maybe bring and wear a mask.. (See missed class info below.)

MISSED CLASS: Any of us may have to miss a class session because we all lead complex lives. If you are going to be out of class for personal, life, health or any other reason, please let me know ahead of time if you can. I may be able to set up a digital link (via Zoom, FaceTime, or Skype) to facilitate your virtual attendance. If that doesn’t prove possible or suit your situation, I can certainly record a video of the major class session activities (my demo, presentation, critiques, and/or photos of student work in progress, etc.) to send you.

STUDENTS: Adults & very mature, older teens

DATES AND TIMES:

Wednesday @ 1:30 to 4:00 pm for 6 sessions, Starts September 10th and Barring any unexpected events, we will wrap up on October 15th.

INSTRUCTOR: John A. Hancock

LOCATION: Shenandoah Valley Art Center, Waynesboro

TUITION: $295 ($30 discount for seniors)

CONTACT: HancockJohnA.Artist@gmail.com, 434-939-7445

REGISTRATION: Register online at johnahancock.com, by check via mail or in-person at McGuffey, or contact the artist directly.