Tuition: $234. Includes 2 sessions: Saturday and Sunday, May 24 & 25 from 10 am - 5 pm.

Instructor Negin Nejad will teach you to see and interpret form using innovative techniques. Our focus will be on separating shapes into light and shadow while emphasizing the critical role of large shapes. Starting with broad strokes, we will gradually refine the form by breaking it down into smaller, more detailed pieces.

Pan Pastels will be our primary medium for covering large areas efficiently, allowing us to save time while maintaining precision. As the course progresses, we will introduce additional materials, such as charcoal pencils, to enhance detail and depth.

Each session begins with a morning demonstration by the instructor, where the method and concepts will be clearly illustrated. In the afternoon, students will practice the same techniques under guidance, ensuring hands-on learning and skill-building.

To maximize individual attention and ensure thorough learning, the class is limited to no more than eight students.

This course is designed to provide you with the tools and techniques to confidently capture form and create dynamic, lifelike drawings in a supportive and focused environment.

Max. 8 students, ages 16 and up.

NOTE: There will be a model fee - plan to bring cash.

LOCATION: The Art Studio, Rm. 100, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 21157

STUDENTS SHOULD BRING:

·        Hand mirror

·        Tape

·        Scissors

·        Utility Knife Cutter

·        Sand paper pencil sharpener

·        Tombow Mono Zero eraser, round tip, retractable(Amazon ~ $7)

·        General’s Factis BM-2 Mechanical eraser (Amazon)

·        Generals’ Jumbo Kneaded Eraser (Amazon)

·        PanPastel Artists’ Pastels 800.5 Black, 28005 PBk7/PBk11 (make sure you DON’T get glittery/shiny black Pan pastel)

·        Colorfin PanPastel Ultra Soft Artist Pastle 9ml-Black by Colofin

·        Panpastel Sofft Tool 65100 Mixed Pack of Palette Knives and Covers Artist Painting Pastels (Amazon)

·        Generals Charcoal Drawing Set, white/black, set of 4

·        Strathmore 462-309 400 series Toned gray mixed media pad, 9x12” (if choosing other paper, it must be ONLY for Panpastel

·        General Pencil GEN-4414-2BP Pastel Chalk Pencils(white)

·        Sheepskin elite chamois drying cloth – 2 pieces around 4x4”

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Negin Mohseni Nejad has a BFA in painting. She has exhibited her artwork in many states. She teaches at Zoll school of fine art, and also at CCBC/SAIL. Negin also is a recipient of many national and international awards, most recently from the ARC Renewal Center as a finalist.

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