Classes & Workshops

Virtual Botanical Drawing For Beginners

artfarm annapolis

Wednesday nights, 4 weeks , 6:30-7:30 pm

April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2021

Ages 13 to adult

In this 4-week virtual course, students will learn the basics of Botanical Drawing and how to sketch flowers and plants using colored pencils and pen.

No previous art experience necessary!

Using a small sketchbook as a journal, participants will explore their own backyards for subject matter, learn to identify what they find, how to draw first in pencil, then pen and lastly colored wax pencil.

Virtual block printing workshop For Beginners

Artfarm annapolis

Two nights, 6:30-7:30 pm

Wed May 19 and Fri May 21, 2021

Ages 14 to adult

Virtual Block Printing for Beginners is a fun and relaxing two session workshop (1 hour each) in which students will learn the basics of block printing. This workshop is open to artists and non-artists of all levels, ages 14 to adult. The class begins with a brief introduction to the materials, tools, and safety, then students will learn how to transfer their design or photo onto an "easy to carve" block. Next, everyone will be shown how to carve using a traditional basic carving tool. The second night, participants will explore how to print, and will print two pieces of art during class, followed by the opportunity to see everyone's new artwork.

Virtual Beginning drawing

soco artslab

Tuesday nights, 4 weeks, 6:30-8:00 pm

May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2021

Ages 14 to adult

Note: These classes will meet once a week for 1.5 hours each.

Anyone can learn to draw! In this 4 week beginner adult class, you will learn the basics - from materials you need to get started, to learning how to loosen up with simple shapes and gestures, and finally to completing your first finished drawing of a still life. This class is designed to be relaxing, fun, and give you everything you need to get started on a lifetime of sketching.