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Learn to Draw Faces Sponsored by: ASUW (Associated Students University of Washington) Experimental College When: Saturdays, 7/11-8/1 (four meetings) 11 am-12:45 pm Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle Nils Osmar, instructor Course fee: $99
In this class you'll learn to draw faces and portraits using an easy step-by-step method, even if you've never drawn before. We'll begin by sketching some faces based on simple underlying shapes, then add details. You'll learn about features, proportions, shading, and expressions, and how to use surprisingly easy "right brain" methods to make your sketch look more like the person you're drawing. Beginners and experienced welcome. Nothing to bring or buy; all materials are provided.
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Student comments
Good pace...I didn't get bored which happens so many times in things like this. Good hints and tips. I felt I could actually draw a face when it was over. (comment submitted online) The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and encouraging. He was very responsive to people's questions and made good suggestions. (comment submitted online) Instructor's organization and style of communicating making everyone comfortable and accepted, plus helpful feed back (comment submitted online) I just wanted to say thanks for the class. I really liked it, and learned a lot. - Gene J. (Seattle) I took the workshop because I was hoping to learn enough to do a portrait of my granddaughter for Christmas. I feel ready to tackle it now. Thanks so much. - Terry R. (Bellevue) Thanks again for the class. It was great. The information about angles and proportions was just what I was looking for. - Nina G. (Bellevue) Thanks, Nils. I enjoyed your class very much and may take your general drawing class or maybe even this one on faces again. You are a good instructor and obviously a talented artist. - Jan S, Seattle It was helpful to learn about proportions, shading, andles and so on. I went back to the first drawing and realized how much I learned. Actually it was amazing. Again, thank you for your help. - Lee Y., Bellevue I wanted to improve on proportions and expressions... it worked out great. I feel way more comfortable and confident. I'm amazed at how much we covered. - A. Pell, Seattle
Questions about the class
What will we be doing in the class? Learn to Draw Faces is an easy, step-by-step course. We'll start off with some exercises to help students get comfortable with the materials, then try drawing some faces in the front view, working step by step. You'll learn about proportions, how to get the shape of the face, where to place the eyes, ears, nose, and so on. (The instructor will draw a face in front view on the chalkboard, showing the proportions and other details, asking you to work along.) (more info below...)
We'll practice the front view for a while, working from drawings and photos. After that, we'll move on to: - how to draw faces from the side view and other angles (again, we'll try each angle, step by step, get the shape of the face and proportions down, then move on to the next angle when we're ready) - how to draw the features (eyes, ears, noses, mouths, teeth) - how to draw hair - how to draw both men's and women's faces, and people whose ancestors came from different parts of the world - how to draw facial expressions and emotions, such as happiness, anger, sadness, fear, sleepiness, embarrassment - how do do shading and add in textures - You'll also learn how to use "negative space" (the shape of the space around the person you're drawing) to help get a good resemblance when you're working from a photograph - and more
By the end of the course, you should be comfortable drawing realistic, accurately proportioned faces with or without a model. And you'll have better skills for making a face look like a particular person you have in mind. You'll have fun, draw a lot, and learn a lot. It sounds fun! But I've never drawn before. Should I take a beginning drawing class first? Learn to Draw Faces is an easy, step-by-step class and is open to everyone, regardless of experience level. Both beginners and experienced artists usually do well in the course. (If you are looking for a good introductory drawing class, check out Drawing for absolute beginners, by the same instructor. But again, you're welcome in the Faces class whether you take the beginning drawing class or not.) Is it really possible to learn the basics of drawing faces, in only four weeks? Yes, absolutely. Both experienced artists and students who've never drawn before report that the class often makes a night and day difference in their drawings. Will we cover the rest of the figure? Or only faces? Our focus in this class is on faces. If you'd like to learn how to draw the rest of the body, you should also take Figure Drawing Made Easy, Do I need to bring any materials, or buy them in class? No, all materials are provided by the instructor.
Questions about signing up
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How soon will I receive a confirmation email when I sign up? You should receive a confirming email within a few hours of registering (usually sooner). If you don't get a confirming email, call or email Nils Osmar, instructor at 206-420-1309 Seattleworkshops@aol.com or Nilsosmar@gmail.com
What is your refund policy? 1) If you sign up for a class, and then it is cancelled, or if the date or location are changed in a way that prevents you from attending, you will receive your choice of either a full refund, or a tuition voucher for the full amount paid. 2) If you sign up for a class, then change your mind or are unable to attend, and notify the instructor before the first meeting, you will receive your choice of either a refund of 2/3 of the course fee, or a tuition voucher for the full amount paid. 3) If you notify the instructor after the first class meeting, but before the second meeting, that you have decided not to attend you will receive your choice of either a refund of 1/3 of the course fee or a tuition voucher in the amount of 2/3 of the amount paid. 4) If you attend some meetings of a class but miss some meetings, you can make up the meetings you missed the following quarter at no charge.
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