Drawing with Charcoal
Master expressive techniques in this charcoal drawing – from velvety blends to dramatic erasures! This class will teach you to manipulate light and shadow like a pro. You'll practice building rich values and textures to transform flat sketches into dimensional artworks that pop off the page. Each session offers fresh approaches to creating still life, landscapes, and dynamic compositions, all while developing your unique artistic voice. All materials included.
Capacity: 16 students. Minimum: 6 students. Ages: 16+.
Cassie Holsopple leads drawing classes spanning art history, charcoal technique, and imaginative subjects, helping students explore new styles and build confidence with every project.
Calling all world-builders, adventurers, and daydreamers! Design and draw your own fantasy map, whether it's a magical realm filled with dragons and hidden treasures, or a whimsical twist on your own neighborhood with candy forests and floating castles. Learn the basics of map-making, from coastlines and compass roses to mythical landmarks and secret paths.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 3–12.
Discover the simple “face map” that artists use to place eyes, noses, and mouths to create faces, then use your imagination to mix and match the parts to create happy, sad, and silly expressions. Perfect for kids who love drawing people, characters, comics and portraits. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 6–12.
Create your own manga characters in this exciting, hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of manga drawing as you design expressive faces, dynamic poses, and unique characters inspired by your favorite Japanese comics and animation. You'll also explore storytelling, page layout, and coloring techniques to bring your ideas to life. Perfect for teens who love manga and anime – even if they are just beginning! All materials are provided.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 13–17.
Create your own comic book from start to finish! Dream up an original story, design unforgettable characters, sketch exciting scenes, and bring your comic to life using pencils, markers, pens, and ink. Along the way, you'll learn the basics of storytelling, character design, and comic illustration while developing your own creative style. At the end of the class, everyone's comics will be collected into a printed comic book to share with family and friends. All materials are provided.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 6–12.
Whether you're just starting out or already love to draw, you'll have plenty of time to explore your creativity while working with pencil, watercolor, pen and ink, and other drawing and painting media. Individualized instruction allows you to build new skills at your own pace, try a variety of techniques, and take on more challenging projects as your confidence grows. This class is a great fit for both beginning and experienced young artists who are ready to spend more time developing their artistic skills. All materials are provided.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 6 students. Ages: 9–15.
Create original characters, superheroes, imaginative scenes, and more in this creative drawing class for young artists. You'll have the opportunity to explore a variety of drawing and painting media, including pencil, watercolor, and pen and ink, while learning the basics of cartooning. With individualized instruction tailored to your skill level, you'll build new techniques, grow your confidence, and bring your creative ideas to life. Perfect for both beginning and experienced young artists. All materials are provided.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 6 students. Ages: 9–15.
Try out expressive techniques in this charcoal drawing – from velvety blends to dramatic erasures! This workshop will give you a taste of how to manipulate light and shadow like a pro. You'll practice building rich values and textures to transform flat sketches into dimensional artworks that pop off the page. All materials included.
Capacity: 16 students. Minimum: 6 students. Ages: 16+.
Bring your imagination to life! Learn how to sketch, shade, and color your own unique dragon while exploring different styles, from fierce and powerful to graceful and magical. Experiment with pencil, colored pencil, markers, and other drawing materials as you build your skills and add creative details that make your dragon one of a kind. All materials are provided.
Capacity: 12 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages: 13+.
Build a strong foundation in drawing as you learn to see the world through simple shapes, lines, and values. Practice shading, light and shadow, and proportion while creating drawings that grow in detail and confidence. Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or refreshing your skills, instruction is tailored to your experience and becomes more advanced as you progress. All materials are provided.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 6 students. Ages: 16+.
Build a strong foundation in drawing as you learn to see the world through simple shapes, lines, and values. Practice shading, light and shadow, and proportion while creating drawings that grow in detail and confidence. Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or refreshing your skills, instruction is tailored to your experience and becomes more advanced as you progress. All materials are provided.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 6 students. Ages: 16+.