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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 Drawing

April 13 - June 1, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This six-week class is perfect for beginner to intermediate students looking to build confidence and skill in drawing. Through hands-on exercises with graphite, charcoal, and […]
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Collage on Canvas

April 15 - May 13, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$190

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this class, you’ll create artwork using bricolage—a technique that blends two- and three-dimensional elements for a unique, personal expression. You’ll start with a painting […]
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Craft + Conversation: The Sacred Gourd Bowl: A Symbol of Wixarika Culture and Spirituality

April 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$5.00

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Join us for an exciting Craft + Conversation meet-up as we dive into the vibrant art of the Huichol Peoples, one of Mexico’s unique Indigenous […]
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Fundamentals of Drawing

April 22 - May 27, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Anna Musselman,

Venue:
Classroom 4

This class will explore materials and techniques of drawing! Each week students will be introduced to a new medium such as charcoal, soft pastels, oil […]
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Portrait Drawing

April 22 - May 27, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Jay Durrah,

Venue:
Classroom 1

New to portrait drawing? This introductory course is the perfect place to start! We’ll begin with the fundamentals—exploring drawing materials and essential art concepts like […]
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Life Coaching Through Visual Art

April 23 - May 28, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14-17, 14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Brian Williams,

Venue:
Classroom 3

In this six-week class, students will use painting and creative techniques to explore personal growth, emotional healing, and self-expression. Each session offers a new way […]
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Fundamentals of Drawing

April 24 - May 29, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Jay Durrah,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is designed to present, review and apply the fundamental techniques of fine art drawing, utilizing professional grade drawing media on paper. The drawing […]
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Altered Books

April 24 - May 15, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$152

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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Figure and Portrait Drawing

April 25 - May 30, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$285

Instructors:
Eric Westbrook,

Venue:
Classroom 1

Beginner through intermediate-level students will learn to draw the figure expressively through observation of live models. There will be an emphasis on training the eye […]
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Introduction to Plein Air Landscape Painting Workshop

April 26 - April 27, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$90

Instructors:
Raymond Burns,

Venue:
Various Locations

This 2-day workshop focuses on painting the landscape outdoors at locations in or around Rockville. Students will learn to create a convincing sense of space, […]
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Art Portfolio Bootcamp (Ages 14-17)

April 26 - June 7, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14-17,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Kelly Posey,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Build a standout portfolio that showcases your creativity, skill, and unique artistic voice! In this course, you’ll explore your favorite mediums—whether drawing, experimenting with painting […]
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Mixed Media Sculpture Workshop

April 28, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$60

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Design a tiny house sculpture with cardboard, acrylic, and collage papers and get in move-in ready by adding found objects and photo transfers! All skill […]
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Craft + Conversation: Creative Crafts Council

May 2, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$5

Instructors:
Bob Devers,

Venue:
Mansion at Strathmore

Join us at the Creative Crafts Councils 35th Biennial Exhibition at the Mansion at Strathmore for a guided tour by our Center for Craft Studies […]
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Mixed Media Sculpture Workshop

May 2, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$60

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

Design a tiny house sculpture with cardboard, acrylic, and collage papers and get in move-in ready by adding found objects and photo transfers! All skill […]
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Character Creation for Comic Art

May 2 - June 6, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$171

Instructors:
Brian Williams,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

In this class, students will learn how to create comic art and illustrations and learn how to develop their art skills through basic drawing, perspective, […]
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Shadow Box Portrait Workshop

May 4, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$45

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Executive Conference Suite

Join us for this afternoon of creativity while you create a wild ‘n crazy self-portrait to brighten up a wall in your home on a […]
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Introduction to Linocut Printing

May 4 - June 1, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$152

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Get ready to unleash your creativity! By the end of this course, you’ll be confidently creating your own stunning prints — perfect for notecards, postcards, […]
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Altered Books

May 5 - June 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$285

Instructors:
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Turn book pages into works of art! In this creative and hands-on class, we’ll explore fun ways to upcycle books using drawing, painting, collage, and […]
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Beginner Drawing + Painting

May 7 - June 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$228

Instructors:
Roza Matlin,

Venue:
156 Gibbs

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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Fundamentals of Graphic Design

May 7 - June 11, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$171

Instructors:
Andi Shen,

Venue:
Classroom 4

This course welcomes adults of all skill levels to explore graphic design as both a creative outlet and practical skill. Participants will learn essential design […]
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Accessible Arts: Multimedia

May 8 - June 12, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$114

Instructors:
Emily Eisinger,

Venue:
Classroom 3

VisArts’ Accessible Arts classes offer inclusive instruction for students with disabilities, with curricula designed to support a wide range of needs. Instructors provide personalized assistance […]
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Plein Air Landscape Painting Class

May 10 - June 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$250

Instructors:
Raymond Burns,

Venue:
Various Locations

This 6-week class focuses on painting the landscape outdoors at various locations in Montgomery County.  This will be an extension of the 2-Day workshop listed […]
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It’s raining cats and dogs! (Ages 8-12)

May 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
8-10, 11-13,

Cost:
$38

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
Classroom 4

If you love animals, this class is for you! Learn to draw and paint them in your own creative way using watercolor, markers, and black […]
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Portrait Drawing

June 10 - July 15, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$270

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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Instructional Figure Drawing

June 13 - August 8, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$337.50

Instructors:
Eric Westbrook,

Venue:
Classroom 1

Beginner through intermediate-level students will learn to draw the figure expressively through observation of live models. There will be an emphasis on training the eye […]
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Art for Seniors (Ages 65+)

June 14 - July 12, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Kate Kim,

Venue:
Classroom 3

Whether you’re a beginner, experienced artist, or simply curious, it’s never too late to learn something new! In this class for seniors, we’ll learn about […]
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Beginner Drawing + Painting

June 20 - July 24, 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 Drawing

June 22 - July 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is perfect for the beginner to intermediate drawer. The student will learn how to communicate with the eye and hand to make successful […]
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Introduction to Drawing

June 22 - July 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is perfect for the beginner to intermediate drawer. The student will learn how to communicate with the eye and hand to make successful […]
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Drawing People in Town Square

June 28 - June 29, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$65

Instructors:
Kate Lanxner,

Venue:
VisArts Pop-Up

Using graphite drawing pencils and colored pencils, students will start by working outside for a half hour in a sketchbook, to interpret some of the […]
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Summer Teen Workshop: Outdoor Drawing to a Playlist 

July 1 - July 22, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages:
14-17,

Cost:
$90

Instructors:
Barbara Rose,

Venue:
VisArts Pop-Up

Explore the connection between listening to music and creating art as you draw outdoors in Rockville Town Square. With headphones on, you’ll be guided through […]
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Family Papercraft Workshop

July 12 - July 13, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages:
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 bookmaking process — no need to figure […]
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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:
Studio 100

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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Introduction to Drawing

July 27 - August 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is perfect for the beginner to intermediate drawer. The student will learn how to communicate with the eye and hand to make successful […]
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Introduction to Drawing

July 27 - August 24, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages:
14+,

Cost:
$225

Instructors:
Virginia Warwick,

Venue:
Classroom 1

This course is perfect for the beginner to intermediate drawer. The student will learn how to communicate with the eye and hand to make successful […]
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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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