Drawing Fundamentals (Wednesday AM)

Begin your formal creative practice in the traditional method of charcoal drawing. Charcoal pencils and sticks are one of most commonly used tools to draw with. Learn the basics of this fine medium, understand the effectiveness of drawing techniques, and get a formal introduction into the process of creating imagery all on your own. Subjects discussed will include line quality, shading and gradation, cross hatching, and contour drawing. This class is open to all levels. No class 11/11, 11/25 Materials List: Strathmore 400 series drawing paper recycled 18x24 Soft vine charcoal General's charcoal pencils 2b,4b, 6b General's compressed charcoal sticks Kneaded eraser Pencil sharpener 2-hole metal Optional: paper blending stumps Sandpaper block White Plastic Eraser The Inkstone on 2431 Durant Ave. near the UC Berkeley campus will have supplies and kits available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up. Please view our refund policy at artstudio.berkeley.edu/faqs

Schedule

From: Oct 21 2026 to Dec 9 2026

Every Wednesday: 10:00am to 12:00pm