Learn to draw the portrait from old photographs! Portrait Artist Sierra Lowe will walk you through the steps of creating a realistic portrait while using her favorite subject matter: antique photographs. This is a fun way to familiarize yourself with a range of drawing tools, practice facial proportions, and learn a process for drawing that you can continue to utilize even after the event. Feel free to bring photographs of your own ancestors to work from or images will be provided to you.
Space is limited. Please arrive by 12:45 pm to begin setting up. Class will begin promptly at 1pm.
This class is perfect for: Beginner and intermediate artists, ages 12 and up!
Class Price: $10 for Adults & $7 for students 12-18. (Must purchase regular price ticket. Young adults will receive a $3 refund at the time of the class.)
Materials List: (Make sure you bring the following items with you to the workshop. Items with a '+' are recommended but not mandatory)
Sketch Pad (Recommended: spiral bound, hard cover, 80# white paper)
4H Pencil
HB Pencil
B Pencil
3B Pencil
6B Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
Mars Plastic Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
+Mechanical Pencil with Soft Lead (Recommended: 4B)
+Mechanical Eraser (Recommended: 2.33mm or less)
+Smudge Stick
Some of the above items can be purchased as a kit from Artist and Craftsman Supply at a 20% discount.Items bought separately can be purchased at a 10% discount.
Portrait Drawing Kit:
KNEADED PRISMACOLOR ERASERSTAEDTLER MARS PLASTIC ERASERSTAEDTLER PENCIL SHARPENER WITH TUBKIMBERLY GRAPHITE PENCIL 4HKIMBERLY GRAPHITE PENCIL HBKIMBERLY GRAPHITE PENCIL BKIMBERLY GRAPHITE PENCIL 3BKIMBERLY GRAPHITE PENCIL 6B
SUBTOTAL: $9.81DISCOUNTED TOTAL: $6.98
(Please note: The kit doesn't include a sketchbook so remember to bring one or purchase seperately.)
Let's draw!!
FAQs
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Ages 12 and up. Artists 11 and under can sit in for free.
What Materials do I need?
Sketch Pad
4H Pencil
HB Pencil
B Pencil
3B Pencil
6B Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
(Additional recommended materials listed above)
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Let the organizer know if you'll be purchasing materials
Let the organizer know if a ticket is for someone 12-18 years
Email any questions to
[email protected]