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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

Outdoor Sketching In Rockville Town Center

July 10 - July 31, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$100

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Outside VisArts on Gibbs Street

Armed with a pad and colored pencils, sleuth out new subjects to sketch each week in the pedestrian-only section of Rockville Town Square. Learn to […]
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Family Pop-Up Papercraft Workshop

July 12 - July 13, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17, 14+,

Cost:
$55

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Open to participants of all ages and skill levels! In this step-by-step workshop, we’ll guide you through the pop-up book-making process — no need to […]
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Drawing: All Kinds of Houses Worldwide

July 13 - August 17, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

Students will be using several art mediums in this series: pencils, colored pencils, oil pastels, and watercolor for drawing houses in Ireland, Mexico, Germany, China, […]
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Portrait Drawing

July 22 - August 26, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Jay Durrah,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course will begin with the fundamentals of drawing. The lessons will explore drawing materials, as well as foundational art practices such as color, line, […]
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Beginner Drawing + Painting

August 1 - August 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
Classroom 3

If you are new to drawing and painting and want to try it out, this course is for you! The session will teach the fundamentals […]
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Introduction to Linocut Printing

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

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Linocut printmaking, also known as block printing, is a relaxing and rewarding art form that more people should experience! In this class, students will learn […]
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Intermediate Linocut Printing

September 7 - October 26, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

If you’ve been wanting to revisit linocut printmaking—perhaps after a long break since trying it back in high school—this class series offers the perfect opportunity […]
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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:
Classroom 3

If you’ve chosen to explore the beautiful techniques of oil pastels this fall, you’re in excellent company—Picasso himself collaborated with the renowned Sennelier company in […]
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Mixed Media for Adults

September 9 - October 28, 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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Collage on Canvas

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

Cost:
$360

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

Curious about getting started with art? This class is perfect for beginners who want to explore the basics of both drawing and painting. Over the […]
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Instructional Figure Drawing

September 12 - 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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Master Craft Workshop: Papercutting Illuminated

September 13 - September 14, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Melanie Kehoss,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

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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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:
Carla Duran,

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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Altered Books

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

Cost:
$120

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
Studio 100

Turn old books into unique works of art! In this creative mixed media class, students will learn how to upcycle and repurpose books using a […]
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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

Linocut printmaking, also known as block printing, is a relaxing and rewarding art form that more people should experience! In this class, students will learn […]
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Mixed Media Art

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

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Faye Liu,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Mixed Media Art is a course designed for adults interested in exploring various visual art techniques and working with diverse artistic media. Students will develop […]
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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:
Classroom 4

If you’ve been wanting to revisit linocut printmaking—perhaps after a long break since trying it back in high school—this class series offers the perfect opportunity […]
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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:
Carla Duran,

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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Oil Pastel Techniques

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

Cost:
$236.50

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

If you’ve chosen to explore the beautiful techniques of oil pastels this fall, you’re in excellent company—Picasso himself collaborated with the renowned Sennelier company in […]
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 […]
Learn more

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

Curious about getting started with art? This class is perfect for beginners who want to explore the basics of both drawing and painting. Over the […]
Learn more

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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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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