Explore the outdoors! Join us for a chance to observe and draw outside on the UC Berkeley campus. This workshop will allow students of all abilities to develop their drawing skills, exploring and deepening their experience with materials and drawing the natural environment. Drawing warm-ups and technical strategies will be introduced. This 4 week class is open to all levels.
Materials List: Coming soon!
Learn the basics of watercolor in this beginner course. We will cover the principles of color theory, color mixing, paint layering, and texture through still life, landscapes, wildlife, and more. You will be able to freely express yourself with a new painting every class or take your time with a passion project. Whether you are a practicing artist or would just like to get your feet wet, you’ll leave the class with a new outlook on watercolor painting.
Materials List:
Fluid Watercolor Block 9×12, Cold Press
10 Well Plastic Tray
Kneaded eraser
2 General’s Kimberly Drawing Pencil – HB
Pencil Sharpener
Synthetic Watercolor Brush- Round 2 ,6,10
M. GrahamBrand Tubes- Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Sap Green, Raw Sienna, Chinese White, Burnt Umber, Indigo
13×17 drawing board
Drafting Tape 1 inch
Jar For Water
The Inkstone on 2424 Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have supplies available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.
Begin your formal creative practice in the traditional method of charcoal drawing. Charcoal pencils and sticks are one of most commonly used tools to draw with. Learn the basics of this fine medium, understand the effectiveness of drawing techniques, and get a formal introduction into the process of creating imagery all on your own. Subjects discussed will include line quality, shading and gradation, cross hatching, and contour drawing. This class is open to all levels.
Materials List:
Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Paper Drawing Pad – 18×24
Vine Charcoal-Soft
Compressed Charcoal Sticks (Charkoal)
Charcoal Pencils 2b 4b 6b
White Charcoal Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
18×24 drawing board
The Inkstone on Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have some drawing materials available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.
Sketch out your ideas, strengthen your personal voice, draw on location, and most importantly– express yourself freely! In this 4 week workshop you will be using traditional drawing media to capture images and emotions, all while fine tuning your drawing skills. Whether you like sketching with pen or pencil, or drawing from life or from memory, this course can offer lessons that will encourage positive creative development. No experience is necessary, all students are welcome!
Materials:
Sketchbook of any size and shape
Drawing Materials: Micron Pens, Brush Pens, Fountain Pens, Pencils, Color Pencils, eraser, Sharpener.
Optional: India Ink with a watercolor brush size 6, Pan Set of Watercolors, Markers.
The Inkstone on 2424 Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have supplies available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.
Learn the tricks and techniques of Pen & Ink! We’ll explore the in’s and out’s of working with pen and applying it effectively with brush and inks. Subjects will range from still life to working from photos. Topics such as loose sketching, contrast, texturing, hatching techniques, composition, and illustration will be covered. All skill levels welcome.
No class 7/4/23
Materials:
Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Paper – 14” x 11”
General’s Kimberly Drawing Pencil – 2H 2
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens 01,03 & 05
Winsor Newton Black Waterproof India Ink
Synthetic Watercolor Brush size 2, 8
Sharpener – Double-Hole
Kneaded Eraser
The Inkstone on 2424 Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have some supply kits available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.
