Saturday, November 14; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ages: Adults
Student Fee: $55 Members / $65 Non-members

Contour drawing is an essential technique in art because it provides a strong foundation for both drawing and painting. It is a method in which the artist outlines the shape, structure, and mass of a subject. The primary details and features are defined, while smaller details and value transitions are intentionally omitted.
In contour drawing, the artist focuses on accurately representing the edges and boundaries of forms—their “contours”—without relying on shading to create volume or depth. Instead, expression and structure are achieved through line quality.
The primary goal of this workshop is to explore the expressive potential of line by using thick, thin, lost, and found lines to describe form, space, and movement. In short, a single line can tell a story.