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Drawing Foundations I: Exploring Line
October 1, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$111.00A 2-Day In-Studio Workshop!
Wednesdays, October 1 and 8, 6:30–8:30pm
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About this Workshop:
Part of a new 4-part series! Unlock the expressive and structural potential of line in this dynamic drawing workshop designed for artists of every level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this course offers a strong foundation in observational techniques while encouraging personal exploration through line.
You’ll discover how different types of linework can convey depth, movement, texture, and emotion, transforming simple sketches into powerful visual statements. Through hands-on exercises and guided practice you’ll build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop a deeper understanding of how line shapes your artistic path.
Level: Beginner—This short-form workshop is part of a series of foundational drawing classes that build on skill in succession, however they can be taken individually to inform your own skills wherever you’re at. There are no pre-requisites for any class in the series.
Registration closes September 26, 2025. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students may/will need to gather/purchase additional materials for class (see the materials list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email.
Photo by Jenny Walton. Historical samples by Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Vuillard.
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $6 materials fee to cover consumable materials provided in class, including extra paper, India ink, reed pens, as well as access to easels (standing and tabletop) for anyone interested in trying them. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including:
- 11×14 in Sketch or Drawing pad, top wirebound and at least 50 pages (Strathmore & Canson are good options. Note: Pad should be at least 70 lb weight paper)
- Crayons Crayola 24 pack
- Pencil Set: This Prismacolor set is the recommended choice for all in one set. Or this Staedtler set is a great option for pencil quality.
- Kneaded eraser (if not included in set)
- White Plastic eraser pencil (if not included in set)
- Steadler canister pencil Sharpener or this one (if not included in set)
- Woodless graphite sticks
- Painters Tape, washi tape, or low tac painters tape
- Drawing Board
- (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) and/or wear clothes that can get messy
- (optional) Notepad or sketchbook if you’d like to take notes
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Jenny Walton holds a BFA from Central Washington University and an MFA from American University (D.C. and Italy). Walton has shown nationally in New York, Miami, Boston, and Seattle and internationally in Italy. She was awarded an Artistic Fellowship from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities among several other grants and residencies including Vermont Studio Center, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center and Hamilton Princess, Bermuda. She has been critically published in several catalogs and articles and her work is held in several distinguished private and public collections. She lives and works in the Washington D.C. area. Learn more about her work at www.jennywaltonart.com.