Mapping the Face: Portrait Explorations

Learn how to draw people realistically! 

In this week-long class, students ages 6-12 learn how to draw portraits realistically.  Drawing is so foundational for every art form - whether it is clay, painting, comic book drawing, collage. It really helps with everything!  Learning the face is a practice of observation and a series of measurements.  Instructors break down elements of the face like a map, and day by day we draw different elements and expressions - nose, eyes, mouth, hair, and then spend the last two days putting it all together!  Students will gain confidence in their drawing abilities, and finish the week with a beautiful self-portrait and many face studies.

Students can expect to --

• gain understanding of different pencils and paper for portraits 
• create face studies - different drawings of the parts of the face in different expressions
• gain confidence in their drawing abilities
• see their progress grow from day to day
• draw a beautiful self portrait

Skill Level:

Beginner to our artistic friends who have had more experience.  We recommend that students arrive ready to explore and create! Bring your imagination!  

Materials:

All materials and snacks are included in this course. We do recommend that students bring a water bottle labeled with their name.