Fridays 12 – 3 pm: Aug 7, Aug 14, Aug 21, Aug 28, Sept 4
Not Your Kid’s Colored Pencils: Beginner Class
In this introductory course you will learn the fundamentals of working with colored pencils.
Each class will include a lecture, demo, and class time to apply what you have learned. Topics
include: supplies, pencil strokes, value, color matching through layering, burnishing, and use of
solvent. Note: this is an introductory course for those who have little to no experience with
colored pencils.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Any brand of professional quality-colored pencils (most students
use Prismacolor Premier colored pencils), 1 pad good quality artist paper (250 gsm or greater)
in your choice of size, kneaded eraser; vinyl eraser (preferably electric), pencil sharpener
(battery or rechargeable), scrap paper for testing colors on, and an electronic device to view
reference photos on.
