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Drawing Classes

Discover our upcoming drawing classes + workshops

Draw with VisArts

VisArts offers drawing classes and workshops for all experience levels.

Students can work with a range of media, including pastel, charcoal, pencil, mixed media, and more. Instructors teach the basics as well as advanced techniques and styles.

Upcoming Drawing Classes + Workshops

Drop in for figure drawing with models in long and short poses, work in grayscale, create and illustrate comics, experiment with alcohol ink, make a multimedia collage, and more.

See our list of upcoming classes below.

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Upcoming Classes Calendar

Introduction to Linocut Printing

September 6 - October 25, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Ready to turn your ideas into stunning prints?  By the end of this course, you’ll be creating unique designs perfect for notecards, postcards, recipe card […]
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Oil Pastel Techniques

September 8 - October 27, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

If you’re ready to explore the beautiful techniques of oil pastels, you’re in excellent company—Picasso himself worked with the renowned Sennelier company in Paris to […]
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Collage on Canvas

September 9 - October 14, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this dynamic class, you’ll explore bricolage—an expressive art-making technique that combines both two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements to create richly layered, personal works of art. […]
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Portrait Drawing

September 9 - October 28, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Jay Durrah,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This introductory course is designed to get you comfortable with the basics of drawing. We’ll start with essential materials and the core elements of art: […]
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Beginner Drawing + Painting

September 10 - October 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Beginner Drawing + Painting   Ready to try your hand at drawing and painting? This is your chance to explore!  You’ll experiment with charcoal, graphite, watercolor, […]
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Figure Drawing

September 12 - October 31, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Jack Burbridge,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Learn how to bring the human figure to life on paper. You’ll develop the skills to draw the figure accurately and expressively through gestural, contour, […]
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Portrait Drawing Workshop

September 12 - September 26, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$90

Instructors:
Lamine Hamdad,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Learn how to capture a portrait with accuracy and confidence. In the first session, you’ll explore a clear, comprehensive method for getting proportions right, then […]
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Introduction to Drawing

September 13 - October 25, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Jack Burbridge,

Venue:
Classroom 1

Perceptual drawing means learning to see—and to translate what you see onto paper through line, light and dark value, shapes, proportion, and gesture. In this […]
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Drawing for Teens (Ages 13-17)

September 15 - October 27, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$157.50

Instructors:
Davina Graybill,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

This structured drawing course is designed to develop foundational and intermediate drawing skills for teens interested in visual art. Through guided instruction, students will explore […]
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Instructional Figure Drawing

September 19 - October 17, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Eric Westbrook,

Venue:
Classroom 1

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through the art of expressive figure drawing with live […]
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Learning to Look at Visual Art

September 24, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See Art Like an Insider Ever walked into a museum or gallery and wished you knew how to really read what you were […]
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Cyborg Cyanotype Workshop with Danni O’Brien

September 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$18

Venue:
Outside VisArts on Gibbs Street

Cyborg Cyanotype Workshop with Danni O’Brien Turn sunlight into your darkroom. In this workshop, you’ll explore cyanotype—one of the oldest photographic printing techniques. This camera-less […]
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Mixed Media for Adults

September 30 - October 28, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Dive into the world of mixed media in this relaxed, process-focused art class designed to spark creativity and melt away stress. Perfect for beginners and […]
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Portfolio Prep for Teens (Ages 14-17)

October 2 - November 6, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14-17,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Build and grow your art portfolio while working with the materials you love—drawing, painting, and mixed media. You’ll shape your personal style and learn how […]
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Altered Books

October 22 - November 12, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
Studio 100

Turn book pages into works of art!  This class explores creative ways to upcycle books with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media techniques like gelatin […]
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Introduction to Linocut Printing

November 1 - December 20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Ready to turn your ideas into stunning prints?  By the end of this course, you’ll be creating unique designs—perfect for notecards, postcards, recipe card borders, […]
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Mixed Media Art

November 2 - December 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Faye Liu,

Venue:
Classroom 4

This class for all skill levels is designed for adults who want to explore a wide range of visual art techniques and materials.   You’ll build […]
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Intermediate Linocut Printing

November 2 - December 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Whether you’re carving your first block or coming back to printmaking after years away, this class makes it easy to jump in. We’ll use SoftKut […]
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Drawing for Teens (Ages 13-17)

November 3 - December 15, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$157.50

Instructors:
Davina Graybill,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

This structured drawing course is designed to develop foundational and intermediate drawing skills for teens interested in visual art. Through guided instruction, students will explore […]
Learn more

Oil Pastel Techniques

November 3 - December 15, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$236.50

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

If you’re ready to explore the beautiful techniques of oil pastels, you’re in excellent company—Picasso himself worked with the renowned Sennelier company in Paris to […]
Learn more

Mixed Media for Adults

November 4 - December 16, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Dive into the world of mixed media in this relaxed, process-focused art class designed to spark creativity and melt away stress. Perfect for beginners and […]
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Textile Collage

November 4 - December 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Discover the expressive potential of fabric, thread, and found materials in this hands-on textile collage class. Designed for adults of all skill levels, this course […]
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Portrait Drawing

November 4 - December 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Jay Durrah,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This introductory course is designed to get you comfortable with the basics of drawing. We’ll start with essential materials and the core elements of art: […]
Learn more

Beginner Drawing + Painting

November 5 - December 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Beginner Drawing + Painting   Ready to try your hand at drawing and painting? This is your chance to explore!  You’ll experiment with charcoal, graphite, watercolor, […]
Learn more

Intermediate Drawing

November 6 - December 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Jack Burbridge,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Perceptual drawing trains you to truly see—and to translate what you see onto paper through line, value (light and dark), positive and negative shapes, proportion, […]
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Learning to Look at African Art

November 6 - December 18, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$210

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Learn to See African Art in New Ways Explore the rich diversity of African art by looking closely at its forms, functions, and cultural significance […]
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Figure Drawing

November 7 - December 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Jack Burbridge,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Learn how to bring the human figure to life on paper. You’ll develop the skills to draw the figure accurately and expressively through gestural, contour, […]
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Drawing (Seeing!) with Charcoal

November 7 - December 19, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Jack Burbridge,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Discover the bold, messy fun of working with charcoal. It’s a medium that demands confidence yet lets you smudge, move, wipe, and draw over your […]
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Instructional Figure Drawing

November 7 - December 19, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Eric Westbrook,

Venue:
Classroom 1

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through the art of expressive figure drawing with live […]
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Master Craft Workshop: Papercutting Illuminated

November 8 - November 9, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Melanie Kehoss,

Venue:
VisArts Pop-Up

Explore the timeless art of papercutting in this immersive two-day workshop with acclaimed cut paper artist Melanie Kehoss. Through an engaging artist talk and live […]
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Introduction to Drawing

November 8 - December 20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Jack Burbridge,

Venue:
Classroom 1

Perceptual drawing means learning to see—and to translate what you see onto paper through line, light and dark value, shapes, proportion, and gesture. In this […]
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Eye on Exhibitions: Narrative Art of the Plains

November 12, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$35

Instructors:
Cristin Cash,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Explore the Storytelling Traditions of the Great Plains Discover the rich narrative art of Native American artists from the Great Plains through the exhibition Unbound: […]
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Portfolio Prep for Teens (Ages 14-17)

November 13 - December 18, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14-17,

Cost:
$168.75

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Build and strengthen your art portfolio by exploring your favorite materials and techniques—drawing, painting (in all forms), and mixed media. In this class, you’ll develop […]
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Mixed Media Sculpture

November 19 - December 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$120

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
Studio 100

Discover the exciting world of three-dimensional art in this hands-on mixed media sculpture class. Students will explore a wide range of materials—such as cardboard, wire, […]
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2D Design for Adults

January 06, 2026 - February 10, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 3

This introductory course explores the foundational principles of two-dimensional design through hands-on projects, critical analysis, and creative experimentation. Students will learn to apply elements such […]
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