Learn drawing and watercolor techniques with Carnegie Hall teaching artist John Coffey

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) -Carnegie Hall’s Spring Lessons & Workshops Series continues with teaching artist John Coffey top drawing and watercolor workshops. Coffey will teach essential drawing on March 25, rookie/intermediate watercolor painting on April 29 and a new workshop, portray clouds and trees in watercolor, on May well 6. College students should be at minimum 18 yrs of age, and class sizes are confined.

Coffey’s very first course of the spring semester is standard drawing on Saturday, March 25, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. This course, developed as a refresher system or for inexperienced persons, will focus on drawing and sketching approaches, products, and strategies of drawing. The class will incorporate instruction in drawing and sketching basic however life, landscapes and people today. Even though diverse products will be launched, most of the course will concentrate on pencil and charcoal drawing. Learners are requested to carry a pad of drawing paper. All other components will be delivered. Computerized scholarships are readily available for pupils around 50 yrs of age, who spend a lowered amount.

On Saturday, April 29, from 1–4 p.m., be a part of Coffey in his rookie/intermediate watercolor portray workshop. This combined course is intended for persons who have no or quite limited encounter with watercolor painting or individuals wanting to advance their expertise. The course focuses on the principles of watercolor painting and progress to approach and composition, operating predominantly from pictures.

College students ought to carry a photograph of their selection, but it should be taken by the university student. College students at the intermediate stage may possibly bring their possess brushes if they decide on. All other materials will be supplied by the teacher. Automated scholarships are out there for pupils more than 50 decades of age, who fork out a lessened charge.

Coffey’s closing spring class is his new class painting clouds and trees in watercolor on Saturday, May well 6, from 1–4 p.m. This specialty watercolor class is the 2nd in a new series at Carnegie Hall, wherever lessons will be taught en plein air (reside, outdoor) on the Ivy Terrace, climate permitting.

Designed for inexperienced persons and the additional seasoned seeking to refresh their basic nature drawing techniques, this class will emphasis on painting clouds and trees using watercolors. The class will involve instruction in drawing and sketching the basic cloud types and tree shapes and will explore the various elements and techniques applied in watercolor portray. All components presented.