Through guided lessons, instruction, individual feedback, and group critiques, students will learn observation, technique, and artistic expression in drawing. Over six weeks, participants will explore various forms of mark-making, experiment with tone, surface, and perspective through exercises that develop and strengthen the eye-to-hand connection. Build confidence in your creative abilities while deepening your understanding of drawing and visual art. Students will finish the course with a collection of drawings for their portfolio. No prior experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome.*
KEY INFO
January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 (2026)
Sundays 11 - 2 pm
6 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 4th
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Exploration of mark-making and surface
Observational techniques and exercises (Contour drawing, Positive/Negative space)
Still life
Introduction to value drawing
Introduction to figure drawing
Final project
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
1 Canson XL Mix Media Pad, 60 pages white, 9"x12"
1 Drawing Pad, 30 pages white, 18"x24"
1 Drawing Clip Board, 23"x26"
1 Faber-Castell Set of 12 Graphite Pencils in different grades of softness and hardness
1 General's Charcoal Drawing Assortment (2 charcoal pencils, 3 compressed charcoal sticks, 4 willow charcoal sticks, sharpener, kneaded eraser)
1 pack of 4 Tortillons, medium (for smoothing and blending charcoal)
1 Staedtler 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener
1 Staedtler Mars White Plastic Eraser
END
Through guided lessons, instruction, individual feedback, and group critiques, students will learn observation, technique, and artistic expression in drawing. Over six weeks, participants will explore various forms of mark-making, experiment with tone, surface, and perspective through exercises that develop and strengthen the eye-to-hand connection. Build confidence in your creative abilities while deepening your understanding of drawing and visual art. Students will finish the course with a collection of drawings for their portfolio. No prior experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome.*
KEY INFO
January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 (2026)
Sundays 11 - 2 pm
6 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 4th
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Exploration of mark-making and surface
Observational techniques and exercises (Contour drawing, Positive/Negative space)
Still life
Introduction to value drawing
Introduction to figure drawing
Final project
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
1 Canson XL Mix Media Pad, 60 pages white, 9"x12"
1 Drawing Pad, 30 pages white, 18"x24"
1 Drawing Clip Board, 23"x26"
1 Faber-Castell Set of 12 Graphite Pencils in different grades of softness and hardness
1 General's Charcoal Drawing Assortment (2 charcoal pencils, 3 compressed charcoal sticks, 4 willow charcoal sticks, sharpener, kneaded eraser)
1 pack of 4 Tortillons, medium (for smoothing and blending charcoal)
1 Staedtler 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener
1 Staedtler Mars White Plastic Eraser
END
