Drawing 1: Fundamentals of Drawing with William Demaria - (6 Sessions) (Nov 5 - Dec 17) - on Wednesday
Drawing 1: Fundamentals of Drawing with William Demaria - (6 Sessions) (Nov 5 - Dec 17) - on Wednesday
Drawing 1: Fundamentals of Drawing with William Demaria - (6 Sessions) (Nov 5 - Nov19) - on Wednesday
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
November 5 to19 & December 3 to 17, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Course Description:
Want to develop your interest as an artist and looking for a place to start? Whether you want to make artwork that is realistic or abstract, all art shares the same fundamentals. Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this 6-week class will start by teaching comparative measurement and the basic techniques artists have used to draw for hundreds of years. Next this class will transition to working from direct observation and teach students how to find inspiration from the world around them. Finally, students will apply what they learned and challenge their abilities by drawing the human form.
Week 1: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement Week
Week 2: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Understanding hard and soft edges Week
Week 3: Still Life- Comparative Measurement, Drawing from Direct Observation.
Week 4: Still Life- Understanding Light and shadow. Blending with Pencils
Week 5: Drawing with a live model
Week 6: Drawing with a live model
Level: Adults, Beginners
Number of participants: 6 participants
Cost: $300
Supplies needed:
Vine Charcoal: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-charcoal/
Pencils- 6 or 12 Set of Pencil Recommended. 2b pencil is essential https://www.dickblick.com/products/staedtler-lumograph-drawing-sketching-pencils/
Paper https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-300-series-bristol-pad-19-x-24-vellum-20-sheets/
Mono Eraser https://www.dickblick.com/items/tombow-mono-zero-refillable-eraser-eraser-refill-pack-round/ Kneaded Rubber Eraser https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-kneaded-rubber-erasers/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3Dneeded%20rubber%20eraser
About William
William Demaria is a Baltimore based artist who has always loved drawing and traditional oil painting. He finds the process of creating artwork itself to be beautiful and has always been interested in studying the way artwork is made. He believes that every student, no matter their skill level, has an individual voice that should be developed.
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- Decisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot.
Emails: classes@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org
info@washingtonprintmakers.com
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
