Introduction to Colored Pencils with Ryan Foley | Wednesdays 6-9pm | 11/19- 12/17 | Fall 2025
Drawing | Available
Discover the versatility of colored pencils in this engaging and approachable course. Through small exercises in color theory, shading, and blending, students will develop fundamental techniques to create depth and realism in their artwork. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course provides a supportive space to explore artistic expression.Step by step, you'll work toward rendering a realistic image (or as close as possible for beginners), gaining confidence in layering, detail work, and precision. With an emphasis on patience, creativity, and enjoyment, this course is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate art into their life in a fun and relaxing way.
Class skips 11/26
While this class is built around beginners, we love to have experienced artists as well! All activities can be tailored to meet your skill level!
Over the first few weeks of class, our activities will be centered around building out the basics through instruction, activities and little exercises such as:
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- Introduction to the color wheel and color theory
- Color mixing and application
- Value scales
- Shading techniques
- Drawing from life
- Musical Masterpieces (collaborative drawing)
- And more!
The final 2-3 weeks are more about your own personal expression and projects. With much more free work and focus on your independent projects!
Supplies:
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- Basic Colored Pencil Set - 12 Pack - Prismacolor Preferred, but any soft artist quality pencil will work. Please no Crayola, Cra-Z-Art, or similar brand)
- 9x 12 Sketchbook (Colored Pencil or Multimedia paper is encouraged, but standard sketch will do)
- HB or #2 pencil (I like a mechanical pencil)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Eraser
- Standard Ruler