Michael Sastre
"Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners and Beyond" Six-week Class 
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6
9:00 am - Noon

All Levels Welcome, But Beginners Encouraged!

Fee: $189 payable to Wanda Boyd.

Please use the registration form to mail in payment
    or
Click to Pay via PayPal
Picture
Michael Sastre

Class Description:
Welcome to our fun and friendly 6-week drawing class! Here's a simple overview of what we'll be doing each week:

Week 1: Getting to Know Drawing Tools and Basic Shapes
  • We'll explore different drawing materials and how to use them.​
  • Practice drawing simple shapes and learn how to place them on your page.​
  • Focus on using lines to show depth, making front objects stand out with darker lines and background objects with lighter lines.​
(Pictures are examples of Michael's art, not what students will do in class.)
Week 2: Bringing Drawings to Life with Shading
  • Add shading to your shapes to make them look more 3D.​
  • Experiment with lighting to see how it changes the mood of your drawings.
  • Learn about light and shadow, including terms like core shadow, highlight, and cast shadow.​

Week 3: Drawing More Complex Objects and Composing Your Art
  • Tackle more detailed subjects by breaking them down into basic shapes.​
  • Discuss how to arrange your drawings nicely on the page, considering space and balance.​
  • Try quick "thumbnail sketches" to plan your drawings before starting the main piece.
Week 4: Creating Focus and Interest in Your Drawings
  • Learn how to use different shapes and textures to draw attention to certain areas.​
  • Understand why placing the main subject off-center can make your drawing more appealing.​
  • Keep practicing all the techniques we've covered so far.​

Week 5: Drawing Natural Subjects and Adding Depth
  • Start drawing things like fabric, plants, or leather.​
  • Use shading and focus techniques to make some parts of your drawing look closer and others further away.​
  • Begin a final project that's a bit bigger and more detailed, which we'll finish in the last class.​

Week 6: Finishing Up and Celebrating Your Progress
  • Complete your final project and add any finishing touches.​
  • Look back at your work to see how much you've improved.​
  • Celebrate your hard work and achievements with a fun gathering!​
Throughout the course, we'll build your drawing skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Let's have fun creating art together!​

Supply List:  Students will need to bring a pad of drawing paper, at least 14" X 17", a support board as large as the pad (can be as low-tech as a piece of foam board or as high tech as a drawing board with clips and a rubber band), a set of drawing pencils, a kneaded eraser, and a pencil sharpener.

.Click for Michael Sastre Bio
Some happy student accolades for Michael's class:

"This class was beyond my expectations; Michael is personable and well-skilled."
"Michael is good at explaining and demoing and he helped you work on your problems."
"Great detailed explanations.  Wonderful workshop.  Michael was patient and kind."