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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

Instructional Figure Drawing

February 13 - February 27, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$168.75

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

February 26, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$40

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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Introduction to Drawing

March 1 - April 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is perfect for the beginner drawer who has no or very little prior experience in drawing or art at all! This course is […]
Learn more

Introduction to Oil Pastels

March 1 - April 5, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is perfect for the beginner student who has little experience with art, drawing or painting. In this course we will cover idea and […]
Learn more

Intermediate Linocut Printing

March 1 - April 12, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

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 […]
Learn more

Drawing for Teens (Ages 13-17)

March 2 - April 13, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Davina Graybill,

Venue:
Studio 100

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

March 2 - April 13, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$236.25

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

2D Design for Adults

March 3 - April 14, 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 […]
Learn more

Portrait Drawing

March 3 - April 14, 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

Art & Mindfulness Workshop

March 4, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Brian Williams,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

This one-time mindful art workshop offers a gentle, supportive space to slow down, decompress, and reconnect with yourself through creative expression. Guided by a certified […]
Learn more

Collage and Mixed Media

March 5 - April 16, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

In this adult six-week workshop students will explore fundamental applications of collage techniques and history. Other techniques introduced will be printmaking and India ink applications. […]
Learn more

Portfolio Prep for Teens (Ages 14-17)

March 5 - April 9, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14-17,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
Studio 100

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 […]
Learn more

Figure Drawing

March 6 - April 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

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, […]
Learn more

Drawing (Seeing!) with Charcoal

March 6 - April 17, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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 […]
Learn more

Still Life in Drawing and Collage

March 7 - April 4, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 1

In this class, students will begin by closely observing and drawing from a traditional still-life arrangement featuring rich colors, varied textures, and carefully composed objects. […]
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Introduction to Drawing

March 7 - April 18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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 […]
Learn more

Collage on Canvas

March 11 - April 1, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Studio 100

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. […]
Learn more

Altered Books

March 11 - April 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$150

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 Illustration

March 12 - April 16, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Yafei Liu,

Venue:
Classroom 4

This illustration course, students will turn everyday moments into whimsical, Japanese-inspired zine-style drawings, with an emphasis on emotional expression and visual storytelling rather than technical […]
Learn more

Instructional Figure Drawing

March 13 - March 27, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$168.50

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 […]
Learn more

Creative Calm: Art & Mindfulness

March 18 - April 22, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Brian Williams,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

This mindful art class is a gentle, creative space designed to support stress relief, self-awareness, and personal growth. Guided by a certified life coach, participants […]
Learn more

Collage on Canvas

April 8 - May 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 1

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. […]
Learn more

Instructional Figure Drawing

April 10 - April 24, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$168.50

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 […]
Learn more

Introduction to Drawing

April 12 - May 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is perfect for the beginner drawer who has no or very little prior experience in drawing or art at all! This course is […]
Learn more

Introduction to Oil Pastels

April 12 - May 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 4

This course is perfect for the beginner student who has little experience with art, drawing or painting. In this course we will cover idea and […]
Learn more

Portfolio Prep for Teens (Ages 14-17)

April 16 - May 28, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages:
14-17,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
Studio 100

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 […]
Learn more

Drawing for Teens (Ages 13-17)

April 20 - June 8, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages:
11-13, 14-17,

Cost:
$315

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

April 20 - June 8, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$236.25

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

2D Design for Adults

April 21 - June 9, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$360

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 […]
Learn more

Portrait Drawing

April 21 - June 2, 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

Collage and Mixed Media

April 23 - May 28, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

In this adult six-week workshop students will explore fundamental applications of collage techniques and history. Other techniques introduced will be printmaking and India ink applications. […]
Learn more

Introduction to Illustration

April 23 - May 28, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

Instructors:
Yafei Liu,

Venue:
Classroom 4

This illustration course, students will turn everyday moments into whimsical, Japanese-inspired zine-style drawings, with an emphasis on emotional expression and visual storytelling rather than technical […]
Learn more

Figure Drawing

April 24 - June 5, 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, […]
Learn more

Drawing (Seeing!) with Charcoal

April 24 - June 5, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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 […]
Learn more

Introduction to Drawing

April 25 - June 6, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

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 […]
Learn more

Intermediate Linocut Printing

April 26 - June 14, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$315

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

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 […]
Learn more

Creative Calm: Art & Mindfulness

May 6 - June 10, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$202.50

Instructors:
Brian Williams,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

This mindful art class is a gentle, creative space designed to support stress relief, self-awareness, and personal growth. Guided by a certified life coach, participants […]
Learn more

Collage on Canvas

May 20 - June 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$180

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 1

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. […]
Learn more