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16 - 18+ yrs
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 - May 22, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Elizabeth J.
10 students
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
An introduction to the basic techniques and mindset for drawing. Alongside joining a creative community, students will explore the different materials that are used to draw. Basic practices will be shared and individual instruction provided as needed. Bring your drawing queries!
What you'll learn
- Techniques of line
- Creating form
- Sight measuring
- Perspective
- Light and shadow
- Shading
- Composition
- Introduction to graphite, charcoal, ink, various drawing surfaces.
Other Things To Know
- Cancelations made prior to 7 days before the first class are eligible for a full refund, credit, or transfer to another class.
- Changes made within 7 days may be eligible for an account credit or transfer.
- No refunds after the start of class
What To Bring
- Students will need their own sketchpad and/or drawing paper. 8x10 or larger
- Instructor will have supplies for use, however students are encouraged to purchase their own supplies for use at home and after class ends.
- Instructor will have suggestions in class regarding supplies.
Reviews for Beginner Drawing 16+ & Adults
5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 activity ratings
Katie G.
Mar 29, 2025
Loved:
Elizabeth is wonderful. She knows her stuff and introduced drawing concepts in understandable, beginner-friendly ways. Having pencils and erasers provided was also valuable to try things out I wouldn’t have wanted to buy myself before knowing what they did and why I’d need them.
Improvements:
Class could be 1.5 hours.
Beginner Drawing 16+ & Adults
Location: South Studio | Instructor: Elizabeth Juarez
Terry R.
Feb 8, 2023
Loved:
small class size/personalized instruction
Improvements:
class venue - class is in gallery and prone to intrusion
Beginner Drawing 16+ & Adults
Location: The Chambers Theatre | Instructor: Michael Clark
Samantha P.
Feb 8, 2023
Loved:
I love that it gives me the opportunity to pursue something I otherwise would struggle to make time for. I feel like I’ve improved so much already. And I’m having a lot of fun.
Improvements:
For lack of a better term, I wish there were homework assignments. We’re told to practice after each class but I think I’d have an easier time practicing if I had a concrete goal to accomplish.
Beginner Drawing 16+ & Adults
Location: The Chambers Theatre | Instructor: Michael Clark
Reviews for Inspired Minds Art Center
4.8 out of 5
Based on 106 provider ratings
Kathy R.
Mar 27, 2025
Loved:
Completely tailored to my child’s interest and goals! Gena doesn’t just go through the motions of teaching drawing technique. She brings in ideas specific to my child’s goals. And she is great about motivating and inspiring the creative process with different techniques, including addressing how to cultivate a mindset of creativity, daily habits and practices, and a focus on building skills and techniques. She’s great with my teenager! Very calm but fun! Highly recommend.
Improvements:
Move the center closer to Austin so it’s not as far from us! 😉
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Emily H.
Mar 25, 2025
Loved:
Project freedom
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Meet your Instructor
Elizabeth J.
About Inspired Minds Art Center
Inspired Minds Arts Center, locally owned and operated, supports both local artists and the community by joining them together to inspire a dialogue of creativity, passion, fine art, and a celebration of culture.
