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Dates: Fridays, February 13, 20, 27, March 20, 27 and April 10
Instructor: Oscar Rodriguez

Return to Basics: Fundamentals of Art
Whether you are new to drawing or a seasoned professional, join artist Oscar Rodriguez for a course designed to help artists hone their fundamental skills and grow their practice to new heights. Using art from the Museum’s collections as a guide, students start by breaking artworks down to their most basic forms. After covering building blocks such as line and value, the course culminates with an in-depth study of how specific artists applied these fundamentals to their own oeuvre.

Details: All levels of experience are welcome. This course (6 classes) is $210 ($168 for members) and missed classes are not reimbursable. Course cancellation must be made by February 6 to receive a refund. Please contact [email protected].

Classes are held on Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (skipping Free First Fridays and March 13).
Friday, February 13: Seeing in Shapes
Friday, February 20: Refining the Sketch
Friday, February 27: Creating Form with Value
Friday, March 20: Capturing Gesture
Friday, March 27: Study—Impressionism
Friday, April 10: Study—Realism