Classes 2020


I teach classes in Colored Pencil, Drawing, Color Layering, Botanical Art and Illustration and more.

Here are the offerings for early 2020. Keep an eye on this space,
as I will add more through the year.

BASICS BOOTCAMPS : January - June 2020
Drawing workshops with
Susan Rubin & Marjorie Leggitt

Beyond the Basics: Cabinet of Curiosities
Wednesday -Thursday, January 22-23
Time: 9:00 am-2:30pm
Location: Denver

It’s time for an art adventure! Expand your drawing skills to include hyper-realism, trompe l’oeil, and organic composition, all as you work in graphite on a single 10” X 10” square. We’ll start by drawing a small, unusual object and create a composition, gradually adding surprise objects as we go. Learn how to adjust shading and shadows as objects interact with each other, add strong contrast and refine perspective to make objects appear to be 3-D. Draw small textured ‘extras’ that fool the eye. Learn how to manage a balanced composition at the same time. Sound like jumping off the high-dive? Two days and two instructors will help meet the challenge!
Note: This class is tailored for students who have completed Drawing Challenges. Experienced artists are welcome. Contact us for more information

Back to Basics: Drawing with Confidence
Monday- Thursday, February 24-27
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Denver

This fun workshop returns to the basics of Line, Shading, Perspective, and Composition to bolster your drawing skills and boost your confidence. Susan and Marjorie will guide you through steps to better drawing. Understand how to "see like an artist" and activate your artistic intuition. Revisit the principles of light, form, and depth to flesh out compositions. Practice perspective to accurately portray physical and atmospheric depth. Develop composition strategies to create dynamic artwork. We'll challenge and delight you with subjects large and small, indoors and out. Instruction, exercises, practice, and individual guidance will assure that in just four days you'll firm up those shaky skills and draw anything better and faster.


Beyond the Basics: Finding Focus
Thursday-Friday, March 26-27
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Denver

Back to Basics builds confidence and skills - now reach for the next level in Beyond the Basics: Finding Focus!  Expand your understanding of composition, perspective and shading with specific techniques and intriguing subject matter. Start with conscious planning to develop a completed piece, learning essential steps along the way. Two instructors and two full days of instruction and practice will hone your eye for accurate drawing and balanced composition. Beyond the Basics will expand your artistic toolbox and enhance all of your work going forward.
NOTE: Though this workshop is tailored to students who have completed Back to Basics, experienced artists are welcome. Contact us for more information.

Beyond the Basics: Into Color
Thursday-Friday, June 11-12
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Denver

Drawing in graphite but dreaming in color?  Take two instructors and two days to accelerate your color acumen.  Before you jump into full color, learn to see in monochromatic values and trick your brain into perceiving varied hues from just one color. Now think in pairs.  We’ll access one warm and one cool color to explore the power of color mixing and temperature as we model light on form with simple subjects. By day's end on Friday you'll not only be amazed by how you look at color differently, you will create a finished piece to be proud of!
NOTE: Though this workshop is tailored to students who have completed Back to Basics and Finding Focus, experienced artists are welcome. Contact us for more information.

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