Summer Classes

OUTDOOR SKETCHING CLASS
Saturday afternoons 1:00 to 3:00
5 classes: July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7
$35.
Location will vary from class to class. Contact instructor for first class information. If it rains, class will be held at the Andover Public Library.
Enjoy the local landscape and learn basic sketching skills. Each class will feature a mini-lesson on one subject related to landscape drawing (e.g. line and form, perspective, composition, or focal point), and plenty of individual on-site instruction. We will meet at a different location each week. Come dressed to be outdoors (bug spray, hat, jacket if it’s cool, etc.)
Required materials will be a sketchbook (at least 9” x 12”) and drawing pencils (2B, 4B, and 6B preferred). If you have other drawing materials of your own or want to use an easel, you may bring them.


BASIC DRAWING CLASS (FUN WITH A PENCIL)
6 classes Scheduled by appointment
Individual instruction $20. per 1-hour class. Group rates less, depending on how many people are in the class (e.g. 2 people $10 each, 4 people $5 each)
Location: Swift River Studio in Mexico, 917 Roxbury Road
Learn to draw in this class that introduces you to basic drawing materials and beginning skills. Simple, enjoyable exercises and projects will develop your eye and hand. Topics covered will include: drawing tools and materials, line and contour, value (shading, hatching, and blending), texture, perspective, composition, and gesture.


OPEN STUDIO
Scheduled by appointment
Individual instruction $20. per 1-hour class Group rates less, depending on how many people are in the class (e.g. 2 people $10 each, 4 people $5 each)
Location: Swift River Studio in Mexico, 917 Roxbury Road
I will work with any artist at the beginner or intermediate level on projects of their own choosing. Media could include pencil, pen and ink, water-soluble oils, or oil pastels.

You can contact me at 207-364-7243 or bgbell@gmail.com to sign up or for further details concerning content of the class or required materials. These classes are appropriate for both beginners with no previous experience and for more advanced artists who want to improve their skills.