Intro to Drawing: Contour Lines and Drapery

This three-session drawing class invites beginners and curious artists to explore techniques that build confidence and observation skills. You'll start with contour drawing exercises—creating bold, expressive lines while keeping your pen on the paper without looking down. The first session focuses on these foundational techniques using still-life objects, gradually building toward portraiture. Don't worry if you're new to this approach; instructors provide plenty of demonstrations, and the emphasis is on enjoying the process rather than achieving a perfect final product. In the following sessions, you'll apply what you've learned to drawing drapery, using fabric-wrapped objects to understand form and flow. By the third class, you'll add shading techniques with pencils, choosing which areas to emphasize with value and tone. This is a free program held at the Cultural Arts Center, making it an accessible way for young artists to build fundamental drawing skills and grow their artistic confidence.