CHARCOAL basics and beyond
CHARCOAL basics and beyond
ADULTS & TEENS 15+
MAJA SEREDA
Fridays April 9 - May 14
1:30pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)
$230
Online using Zoom.
For more information and to register, see link in bio or go directly to http://majasereda.biz/online
This workshop is all about learning how to draw with charcoal. You will cover all the basics, such as types of charcoal, different paper, also how to work on dry paper and also how to “paint” with charcoal. You explore the medium while drawing different themes such as fruit/vegetables, flowers or plants, landscapes, animals & trees. Charcoal is a really fun, loose medium but it can be messy, so please make the area where you work can be cleaned afterwards, for example dining table or kitchen.
HOW IT WORKS:
Before the workshop starts I will send out a ZOOM invite for all our classes together. Each week I’ll email some reference images for you to work from. I will show you examples of drawing techniques, forms, and examples of artworks plus a video on how to create that day’s exercise. Then we sit and draw together. During class you can email me images of your artwork so that I can give you feedback and advice where needed. We can learn a lot from one another so it’s always wonderful to show your work to others. I strive to make this workshop very interactive.
WHAT YOU NEED:
Side note: first class I will discuss everything needed for wet application of charcoal. Please only buy for dry application for now. You can opt out of painting with charcoal if you wish.
Charcoal: willow or vine (medium )
Compressed charcoal, either the sticks or pencils. I like Faber Castel charcoal sticks (white & black)
Putty/kneaded eraser
Blending stick
Workable or final Fixative
Paper: variety is always nice - newsprint, bristol paper smooth, toned paper such as brown construction paper or strathmore pastel paper.
BONUS:
By signing up for any of my classes, you are invited to a private Facebook community where you can find more inspiration, more instructional videos as well as art feedback and support. This is a safe space, only for my students, for sharing and feedback. Also, FREE open studio on Tuesday evenings. Email invites sent out at the beginning of every month.
For more information and to register, see link in bio or go directly to http://majasereda.biz/online