Join us at Push/Pull for a beginners drawing workshop on the third Wednesdays of the month. Have you always drawn stick figures? Want to impress your friends or work towards drawing illustrations and comics?
In Drawing Techniques, we'll cover different topics each week--choose sessions that interest you, or come to all of them to get a well-rounded drawing foundation!
August 21: Imaginative Menagerie. Just plain fun! We will mix and match our favorite animals, create gorgeous ink work, and color to our hearts’ delight! Learn some basic construction and imaginative drawing techniques to make some fun stuff!!
September 18: Using references: Want to draw subjects from photos? Not sure where to start? Learn to train your eye, use the grid method, and take your drawing skills to the next level. We will supply photo references, but please feel free to bring your own to work from.
October 16:Drawing From Imagination: Join Max M. and practice drawing from your mind’s eye. We will utilize fun and creative prompts to spur your imagination as we put pencil to paper during this 2-hour workshop.
November 20: Constructive Sketching: It’s as easy as playing with building blocks! Learn to draw complex creatures and characters by combining simple geometric shapes. Take it to the next level with 3-D thinking, and emerge a more confident
December 18: Creating Graphite Value Scales: HB? B? H?? Ever wonder how graphite artists can achieve realism with just a pencil? Learn how to unlock the power of the humble graphite pencil, understand the hardness scale, and apply the rules to create convincing, semi-realistic, grey and white compositions.
All supplies are included! Just bring your sketchbook--otherwise, we'll provide the paper.
Class takes place at Push/Pull, 2000 NW Market St. from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on Third Wednesdays of the month.
"My name is Max Mandell! I've been drawing for work, school, and fun for over 10 years. It's a joy to share my love of traditional (and digital) media with the students at Push/Pull, and I am excited to make cool art with you :-)"
Date & Time
Dec 4 - 18, 2024
Venue Details
Push/Pull
2000 Northwest Market Street Seattle, Washington 98107
Push/Pull
Push/Pull is hard to describe but easy to love. We're an art, comix, zine & supply store, learning center, studio space, and so much more. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Visit us at 2000 NW Market St, Seattle, WA, or online at pushpullseattle.com ✨