Painting & Drawing Classes
Cone Zero’s Painting & Drawing Classes will meet at our new location at
346 Main Street
Studio Rules for 346 Main Street click here
The studio at 346 Main Street is equipped with 14 easels, 12 large drawing boards, solvent storage, and solvent disposal for oil painting.
Longer class descriptions can be found below the scheduling block.
Drawing from the Imagination: All Levels
$220 | ($190 with code EARLYIMAG) | May 12th - June 9th | 6 - 8 pm | Tuesday evenings with CJ | 5 weeks
Drawing from the Imagination focuses on developing imaginative drawing skills. Through exercises designed to unlock creativity and strengthen visual invention, you will learn a range of ways to use your mind as a key component in developing your own visual language. We will work on collective and individual projects, with an emphasis on jump-starting each participant’s imagination. This course includes discussions about methods for accessing the subconscious, expanding creative thinking, and using drawing as a tool for discovery. Short art-history presentations will introduce students to historical strategies artists have used to tap into imaginative states. Although lightly structured like a college class, no previous drawing experience is required.
Class time will be divided between short art-history lectures, drawing projects, and concluding group discussions. Each new lesson begins with a digital presentation introducing the principle(s) or technique(s) explored that week, along with relevant art-historical and cultural context. Most class time will be devoted to drawing as a means of experimentation, inquiry, and exchange. Through discussion, we will develop strategies of description, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation to provide one another with thoughtful, constructive feedback.
Materials
Supports / Surfaces
sketchbook (any format, 7”×9” or larger)
white drawing pad (18”×24” or larger)
Suggested Materials — Dry Media
vine, willow, and compressed charcoal
graphite pencils and sticks
erasers: 1 large kneaded eraser, 1 Staedtler
color pencils
color pastels
Suggested Materials — Wet Media
ball point pens
black sumi or India ink
bamboo brush
plastic containers for water and ink
acrylic gesso
Miscellaneous
24”×36” drawing board for home use
drawing portfolio to keep work safe
Material Sources
Brick & Mortar
The Little Art Shop
444 Main St.
Catskill, NY 12414
Online
Use code EARLYIMAG at checkout for $30 off. Members can use code EARLYIMAGMEM for $30 plus 15% off. Early bird offers are good until 1 week prior to start of class.
Cancellation policy: All sales and bookings are nonrefundable. Ongoing Classes can be rescheduled up to 24 hours prior, and Themed Classes, Workshops, and Events can be rescheduled up to one week prior.