This advanced course invites students with prior drawing experience to explore various materials and techniques that will expand their artistic abilities. While continuing to develop their technical skills, students will focus on using drawing to organize their thoughts and feelings and express their ideas. Students will work with various materials, including pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media. Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago will allow them to observe and sketch from a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and other objects to inspire their studio work. Students will explore endless possibilities in a supportive environment that fosters growth and artistic confidence whether experimenting with innovative processes or refining their unique style.
This class is taught by Melanie Brown.
No class on March 21st or April 4th
Registration closes at 11:59 pm on Monday, February 2nd, 2026
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| Class meeting time | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Class meeting days | Saturday |
| Building and room | Sharp 410 |
| Course number | 2405 |
| Course instructor | Melanie Brown |