Immersive Drawing

for Teens

Mondays from 5:00-7:00 PM Studio sessions Fridays 5-7pm
January 24 - April 17 | 12 weeks
For ages 13-18

Classes begin Monday January 22 5:00-7:00pm. *No Classes March 11

Open Studio sessions will be held at GAC Fridays 5:00-7:00pm

Grab your sketchbook, because in this class we’re going to fill those pages up! Starting with this all-important artists’ tool, students will practice, experiment, fail, try again, push through difficulty, surprise themselves, and ultimately grow as artists. Each week students will complete drawing exercises using graphite, charcoal, ink, pastels, and/or paint, honing their observation skills using traditional methods until they are so comfortable they can easily draw anything. Whether they are interested in realism or any other style of drawing, they will improve using methods that will teach them how to execute their own ideas with confidence.

THIS CLASS includes STUDIO SESSION!

Students will meet weekly during open studio sessions. Students will improve much faster when they complete the assigned exercises. Think of it like a music class; you wouldn’t expect to make progress if you never practiced your instrument between classes, right? Drawing is no different!

Pricing

Full Semester: $350
GAC Members: $280 (20% off)

Students must bring their sketchbook to every class. Recommended size (closed): 8.5 x 11 inches or larger.

All supplies are included.

RETURNING STUDENTS: Those who have taken this or a similar drawing class before will be challenged to take on more advanced versions of the exercises and projects after brushing up on the fundamentals. No artist is ever finished learning!

 
 
 
Embed Block
Add an embed URL or code. Learn more

POLICIES

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE:  January 12, 2024
Late enrollment may be accepted, however some materials may not be ready at first class.

  • Missed classes will not be refunded.

  • Classes are not recorded for virtual students. Live participation is necessary.

  • In the rare event of cancellation due to unavoidable circumstances, a reasonable effort will be made to schedule a make-up class session on an alternate date, or the class fee (less any classes already held) will be credited to the customer’s account.

  • Group communications/announcements are conducted by email to the address entered at registration. Individual communications may be handled by phone/text.

  • For liability reasons, please do not register a student who is a minor unless you are their parent or legal guardian.

DISCOUNTS
GAC Members enjoy 20% off of tuition. You must sign in with the email associated with your membership account to receive the discount. Full-time students, teachers/professors, and parents who homeschool can join at the Student/Educator level for just $30/year.

For liability reasons, please do not register a student who is a minor unless you are their parent or legal guardian.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Teachers, counsellors, etc. may nominate a student with whom they are professionally acquainted for a scholarship if they can attest to the the student’s interest in the subject and financial need. The student’s parent/legal guardian will be notified and given further instructions. You may not nominate your own child, dependent, or other close relation.

 
 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Elizabeth Punches is a figurative painter based in Galveston, Texas, where she lives downtown with her two dogs in a live/workspace operated by ArtSpace. Her background is in traditional oil painting and she makes her living on private and public commissions. Elizabeth’s favorite part of teaching is helping young artists have those “ah-ha!” breakthrough moments. Her street-level studio on the east side of 23rd St. next to Old Moon Deli is open to visitors most days during business hours when she isn’t teaching.