Intro to Drawing: History and Foundation with William Demaria - 4 Sessions (Aug 5 to 26) - on Wednesday
Intro to Drawing: History and Foundation with William Demaria - 4 Sessions (Aug 5 to 26) - on Wednesday
Intro to Drawing: History and Foundation with William Demaria - 4 Sessions (August 5th to 26th) - on Wednesday
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5th to 26th from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Class 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 4-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.
Syllabus:
Week 1: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement
Week 2: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Understanding hard and soft edges
Week 3: Comparative Measurement, Drawing from Direct Observation.
Week 4: Still Life- Understanding Light and shadow. Blending with Pencils
Level: Adult, All Skill Levels
Number of Participants: 9
Cost: $160
Supplies:
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
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Drawing Board (optional)
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-sketch-pad-board-23-12-x-26/
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.
- Refunds will be issued if a minimum of seven (7) days notice is provided prior to the scheduled event or program.
- However, refund requests made with less than seven days notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not guaranteed.
- Decisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot.
Emails: classes@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
