IN-PERSON DRAWING CLASSES
Learn to Draw Garden Flowers, Wildflowers, Birds & Travel Scenes!
In-Person Drawing Classes present easy-to-understand drawing techniques with clear demonstrations of step-by-step drawing skills that aspiring creatives of all skill levels can adapt to their own needs. Sixteen years of teaching has shown me that anyone can learn to draw if we break the process down into manageable steps.
Throughout this creative process I offer positive feedback on your progress, successful tips for working through stumbling blocks, and methods for using photographs as a point of departure. If you have ever wanted to start a sketchbook or visual journal, now is the time!
“I was comfortable learning hand drawing from Stephanie because she brought her humanness to each lesson. When she made a mistake she treated it like no big deal, and that showed me how it was a natural part of learning. It gave me permission to learn without the stumbling block of having to be perfect.”
- Christena S.
DRAWING CLASSES at the BLACK MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“DRAWING TO LEARN WILDFLOWERS”
Beginning in May 2023: Wednesday the 17th and 31st: 10:00-12:30 (Eastern Standard Time)
These in-person classes will build upon your basic drawing skills using easy to follow step-by-step instructions. We will focus on regional wildflowers such as Blood Root, Dandelion, Dwarf Iris, Phlox, Pansy, Red Clover, Whorled Looseleaf and Poke Weed. As you learn to draw these natural beauties you will also learn identifying characteristics and fun facts about spring and summer wildflowers of Western North Carolina! Color pencils will be used to complete black and white line drawings. By the end of these class you will be able to build advanced journal pages with text and borders.
Class size is limited so SIGN-UP thru BMCA quickly!
“ART IN BLOOM ~ FIELD SKETCHING DEMONSTRATIONS”
June 16–17, 2023
Art In Bloom is a highly anticipated annual event in Black Mountain, NC. This BMCA celebration of our local gardens includes tours and artist demonstrations. Invited artists are stationed in the gardens, creating images of the beauty and color they are surrounded by. Paintings and illustrations created during these demonstrations are available for sale at the BMCA Gallery starting Monday June 19th. Please stop by and visit me while I am soaking up and capturing the garden glory!
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Class size is limited so SIGN-UP thru BMCA quickly!
DRAWING CLASSES at the MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER
“FLOWER DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILS”
Fall Craft Week 2023: September 24–29
Enjoy learning drawing techniques while creating a nature journal page using local flowers as our inspiration. I will guide you through step-by-step drawing instructions with live demonstrations of drawing techniques that will help you observe and document the flower. My multi layering pencil coloring technique will show you how to finish your drawing with vibrant color. A visual reference handout is provided to support this process.
Throughout the creative process I offer positive feedback, tips for working through stumbling blocks, and ways to use photographs as visual reference. We will be drawing outside for several sessions and building your knowledge and skill so that you can draw or paint realistic flowers and other natural elements in a botanical style. This fun and informative educational experience will expand your awareness of the natural world and inspire your creativity. Beginners & intermediates welcome!
1/2 DAY DRAWING LESSONS at FLORENCE THOMAS ART SCHOOL
2023 Dates TBA
Capture the glory of Summer Gardens with my special Flower Drawing Classes. These step-by-step, fun and easy, half-day drawing sessions will give you the chance to draw a Black-Eyed Susan, Purple Coneflowers and a Monarch Butterfly.
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