355 Harris Ave.
This four-week drawing course conveys techniques for creating compositions using charcoal. These techniques include:
Skills that allow us to master the art of seeing objects realistically
The possibilities charcoal offers for depicting realistic representations of objects
Capturing light and shadows so basic shapes appear three-dimensional
The composition and creation of an artistic still life
At each session, we explore the work of a different charcoal type, artist, style and subject. All skill levels are encouraged!
Please bring a sketchbook and a #2 pencil.
A $10 material fee, payable to instructor, includes: willow charcoal, compressed charcoal, white charcoal pencil, kneaded eraser, tracing paper, colored charcoal paper. (If needed, an 8×10 sketchbook is available for purchase in class for $5.)
Instructor: Trisha Dawn Coggins
Trisha Dawn Coggins is an art educator, designer, sculptress and photographer with a BFA from West Chester University, Art Teaching Certification from the Moore College of Art and Design and a master’s equivalency in fine arts from McDaniel College. She has designed, developed and instructed classes throughout Whatcom County.
