{"title":"Drawing Classes","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #54bdd7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wyndhamartsupplies.com\/pages\/covid-19\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: ALL GSA CLASSES ARE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"open-life-drawing-night","title":"Open Life Drawing Night","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf guided\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere is no better way to improve your drawing skills than working from a live \u003cstrong\u003enude\u003c\/strong\u003e model. In these cooperative and self-directed sessions, the model will pose for different lengths of time, starting with short warm-up gestures and building toward a sustained 1-hour pose for a more developed exercise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNote: there is no instructor for this class, so attendees work at their own pace, in the style, size and medium of their choice (no harsh solvents).  Easels and drawing boards are provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Floor Arts","offers":[{"title":"Monday September 14th 6:30-9pm","offer_id":48854366879999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monday October 5th 6:30-9pm","offer_id":48854366912767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monday October 26th 6:30-9pm","offer_id":48854367994111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monday November 16th 6:30-9pm","offer_id":48854368125183,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monday December 7th 6:30-9pm","offer_id":48854368190719,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/GSA_website_image_8.jpg?v=1763848355"},{"product_id":"gsa-portrait-drawing-class","title":"Portrait Drawing Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.davidcaesar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDavid Caesar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do it! In this rigorous and exciting course we'll cover the fundamentals of drawing the human face. Basic proportions, light and shadow, and conveying shapes and forms, are among the subjects we'll cover.  Students will learn how to nail the likeness of their subject. We'll start with pencils, but students are welcome to bring any medium they like. Be warned: the first few exercises will involve students drawing each other, so come prepared to be stared at!  We'll be moving on to photographs and exploring methods of rendering and discuss colour as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e11\" x 14\" sketchbook. Try to find something with smooth paper.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e0.5 technical pencil is preferred, but any old pencil will do. H and 2H leads are better. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFactis eraser pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekneadable eraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6\" or 12\" ruler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ground Floor Arts","offers":[{"title":"5 Weeks Thursdays September 10th, 17th, 24th, October 1st and 8th 6:00-8:30pm","offer_id":48863479005439,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/GSA_website_image_9_16874cb8-164d-44bf-9c58-71d9f3e729a8.jpg?v=1764013842"},{"product_id":"gsa-beginner-drawing-workshop","title":"Beginner Drawing Workshop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-BlockStack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_VariantTitle_1kg43_9\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"Polaris-Text--root\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Session Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday October 17th and 24th 11am-2pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.davidcaesar.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDavid Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are now offering a 2 session workshop version of our 5-week class!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat for both beginner and intermediate students, this technically thorough workshop will cover the basics of drawing from both life and photographs. From copying simple angles and shapes, to understanding perspective, the fundamentals of light and shadow, this practical course will sharpen your skills in every area. We'll also discuss composition and design and how these can convey different feelings and ideas. Dig in to the exciting process of drawing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  A sketchbook, size 11” x 14” minimum is recommended. Try to find something with smooth paper.  A 0.5 technical pencil is preferred, but any old pencil will do. H and 2H leads are better. 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Attention to light and shadow and the description of form will be prioritized.  The instructor will discuss these basic practices and we will spend the majority of each session working on our individual pieces.  While our emphasis will be on the use of graphite, students are welcome to bring any wet or dry medium to create with.  This class is one of discipline and concentration, so bring your game face!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sketchbook, preferably with smooth, heavy-weight paper - the Robert Bateman sketchbooks are excellent.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 mechanical pencil with 2H lead.   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactis eraser pen, and\/or a Tombow Mono Zero eraser pen.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneadable eraser.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn later classes, and after your preliminary drawing is finished, a sheet of Stonehenge paper cut to any size is an excellent drawing surface (you will be tracing your preliminary drawing onto this paper on your own time).  Even better is Arches 140lb Hot Press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographs you choose to work from should be printed out - black-and-white is fine. 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