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391 - Experimental Methods in Drawing and Painting, Ages 16+

Adult Class | Available

All Levels
4/2/2026-5/28/2026
4:00 PM-6:00 PM CST on Th
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$285.00
$270.75

391 - Experimental Methods in Drawing and Painting, Ages 16+

Adult Class | Available

This class investigates drawing and painting as methods for creative thinking and experimental image-making. Content includes visual design principles, creative ideation, and support in translating your ideas into artworks in your area of interest, from realistic to abstract. Students will use a variety of materials, including charcoal, pencil, ink, acrylic, collage, markers, and other mixed-media, to experiment with different approaches to image-making. Throughout the class, you will develop conceptual ideas and learn how to integrate them into your work.

This class offers individual instruction, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Foundational techniques, such as composition, proportion, value, and color theory, are covered for beginners, while advanced students can focus on experimenting with new methods or developing an existing project.

  • For the first class, please bring basic drawing materials such as pencils or charcoal and paper.  We will discuss the rest of the supplies, including brands and quantities, and you can ask any  questions before ordering. 

    Pencils: 2B, 4B, 6B, or 8B (two different pencils are enough) 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/drawing/pencils/sketching/ 

    https://www.dickblick.com/items/faber-castell-9000-pencil-set-drawing-set-set-of-6/ 

    Charcoal: Compressed charcoal stick, Vine or willow charcoal stick, Charcoal pencil. ( one  Compressed and one Vine Charcoal) 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/drawing/charcoal/ 

    https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-charcoal-drawing-assortment/ Acrylic paint: Choose one red, one yellow, and one blue from the suggested option 

    Ultramarine Blue 

    Cobalt Blue Hue 

    Primary Cyan 

    Cadmium Yellow Light 

    Hansa Yellow Light 

    Primary Yellow 

    Cadmium Red Medium 

    Primary Red 

    Black  

    Titanium White 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/painting/acrylic-paint/ 

    Watercolor (Optional) 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/painting/watercolor-paint/ 

    Colored Ink or Ecoline (Optional) 

    https://www.dickblick.com/search/?q=Colored%20ink 

    https://www.dickblick.com/search/?q=Ecoline 

    Oil Pastels (Optional) 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/drawing/pastels/oil/ 

    Brushes: 

    • Small(size 4 or lower), medium (size 6), and large (size 8-10) flat brushes (one of each size) 
    • Small, medium, and large round brushes (one of each size) 

    Paper: Choose one of the recommended types, no smaller than 9"×12". 

    Drawing paper: 

    Strathmore 500 

    Canson Mi-Teintes 

    Fabriano Tiziano 

    Stonehenge 

    OR
    Charcoal Drawing pads 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/drawing/paper/ 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/drawing/paper/charcoal-papers/ 

    Acrylic paper, Mixed Media paper or Canvas: Choose one of these options. Strathmore 400 Series Acrylic Paper 

    Canson Montval Acrylic paper 

    OR

    Acrylic and Mixed Media pads 

    https://www.dickblick.com/search/?q=acrylic%20paper%20 https://www.dickblick.com/categories/paper/painting/acrylic-paper/ https://www.dickblick.com/categories/drawing/paper/mixed-media-papers/ Or 

    Canvas 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/canvas/ 

    Eraser 

    Sharpener 

    Masking Tape or Artist's Tape 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/studio/tape/masking-tape/ 

    Paint Palettes, Disposable or Tray 

    https://www.dickblick.com/categories/painting/palettes/

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