Start date: Friday, January 8 2027.
Schedule:
Fridays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM,
From January 8, 2027 until January 29, 2027,
Resource person: Kathy Agostinelli
Location: Centennial Room | 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
Description: Discover the fundamentals of drawing while learning how to use a sketchbook to explore, observe, and develop your artistic skills. Sign up for the whole series, or for individual classes. Through guided exercises, students will explore four essential principles of drawing:
January 8: Line & Composition – Explore different approaches to drawing through edges, contours, gesture, and negative space. Learn how lines can define shapes, suggest movement, and create expressive compositions.
January 15: Form – Learn how to create the illusion of three-dimensional form through the use of value (light and dark), shading, and tonal variations to establish light, shadow, and depth.
January 22: Perspective – Discover techniques for drawing three-dimensional objects using linear perspective, as well as atmospheric perspective to create a sense of distance and space.
January 29: Warm and Cool Colors – Explore the relationships between warm and cool colors and learn how to use colored pencils to enhance form, establish mood, and bring greater depth to your sketches.
This class encourages observation, experimentation, and creative expression while helping students
develop confidence in their drawing abilities. Your sketchbook will become a place to explore ideas,
practice techniques, and record your artistic discoveries.