Drawing is the backbone of all forms of visual arts. Led by artist John Whalley, this traditional course will offer a practical introduction to drawing skills including proportion, composition and the use of line and value to describe form, space and texture. Hands-on demonstrations will introduce these skills as well as media including graphite, charcoal, conte and ink. Whalley earned a BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design in 1976. He works in the realist tradition including egg tempera, oil, watercolor and graphite and is represented by several galleries on the East Coast from Florida to Maine.

Level: beginner to advanced students

Materials: list provided upon registration

Class size: limited to 12 students

Cost: $225 members,$280 non-members