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Fundamentals of Drawing and Sketching

A Beginner-Friendly Class to Build Confidence and Core Skill

2025-07-23 17:30:00 2025-07-23 19:30:00 America/Chicago Fundamentals of Drawing and Sketching In Drawing Fundamentals, we break down drawing into simple shapes and build back up with form, depth, and perspective. Innovation Hub - Hub Art Gallery

Wednesday, July 23
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 17:30:00 2025-07-23 19:30:00 America/Chicago Fundamentals of Drawing and Sketching In Drawing Fundamentals, we break down drawing into simple shapes and build back up with form, depth, and perspective. Innovation Hub - Hub Art Gallery

Innovation Hub

Hub Art Gallery

In Drawing Fundamentals, we break down drawing into simple shapes and build back up with form, depth, and perspective.

Intimidated by drawing just a straight line? Or maybe you're intrigued by the world around you and want to learn how to draw what you see with confidence and clarity? Join us for Drawing Fundamentals—a beginner-friendly drawing class designed to break the process down into simple, approachable steps.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform basic shapes into recognizable forms, add depth through shading, and understand foundational concepts like proportion, perspective, and composition. Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this class offers a supportive space to grow your abilities and unlock your creative potential.

Led by a skilled local instructor, Drawing Fundamentals introduces techniques used by artists to sketch everything from still lifes to scenes from everyday life.

We will provide basic drawing materials for you—but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or favorite drawing tools!

Registration Required.

Cost: FREE

In this class you'll learn:

  • How to draw from a still-life. 
  • How to draw with depth and perspective. 
  • How to incorporate visual interest. 
  • How to draw with a balanced composition. 

Additional Information:

  • Location: North Little Rock Public Library System's Innovation Hub, 204 E. 4th St., NLR AR 
  • Prerequisite: None  
  • Ages: Adults 18+ 
  • Level: Beginner 
  • Supplies: All materials included (but feel free to bring your favorite drawing tools and sketchpad)
  • Instructor: Ben Watson
  • Class Sessions: 1 
  • Duration: 2 hours 
     

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+: Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Training |

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