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Perspective Drawing for Beginners Sponsored by: Experimental College When: Sunday 7/19-8-9 (12 noon -1:45 p.m.) (four meetings) Where: University district in Seattle Nils Osmar, instructor Course fee: $99
Perspective can be fun! In this enjoyable one-day workshop, you'll learn the basics of perspective, including vanishing points and horizon lines and how to use them to make your drawings look real and three-dimensional. We'll cover 1, 2 and 3-point perspective, and ten easy ways to add a sense of depth to your artwork when you don't want to use formal perspective. Beginning artists welcome! All materials are provided.
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Student comments
The material was presented clearly and in an interesting way. The teacher also provided all necessary supplies, and the class was a good length of time. He was interested in why people were taking the class and answered questions easily. (comment submitted online) Because the class was small, the instructor was able to give very specific feedback to the drawings we were making at that time. The attention he gave was very individualized. (comment submitted online) I have to say that Nils Osmar is the "BEST" instructor I have ever had. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable and able to interpret his points well but he gave each student one on one dialogue. Even though there were other students there, I often felt that I was the only student because of his excellent ability to focus on each of us. I have taken three of his classes and plan to take more. (comment submitted online) Nils was very easy to follow and the class had no pressure. It was great finding new ways to accomplish some tasks. (comment submitted online) I liked that it was informal and comfortable. The teacher engaged with the students and offered a comfortable enviornment to participate in the learning process. (comment submitted online) The material was totally new to me and yet the teacher could help me to make sense of it. (comment submitted online) When the class was finished, I left w/a sense that I had really learned alot and the problems I had been having while drawing and painting perspective had been resolved. The instructor was able to stay focused on presenting us with specific tools and methods to solve problems of showing distance and scale in our work. The course taught me what I had been hoping to learn about this aspect of drawing. I look forward to learning mor from this instructor in future courses and would recommend him. I also enjoy taking classes on campus as it allows me to be back at a school I love. . (comment submitted online) We got practical ideas that we could put to use immediately. It really changed the way I look at everything! (comment submitted online)
I'm a total beginner. Should I take a basic drawing class first, before I take the perspective class? It's fine either way. If you're looking for a general introduction to drawing, take Drawing for absolute beginners first, or along with the perspective class. If you're looking mainly for help with getting a good sense of depth into your drawings, it's fine to just take the perspective class. What will we learn in the class? You'll learn both informal ways of getting a good sense of depth into your drawings, and the basics of one, two and three-point perspective. As in all of the classes, you'll get lots of practice drawing. Can you tell me more about the instructor? Nils has made his living in the arts for over twenty years, working as a writer (short stories, stageplays & screenplays), illustrator (traditional and modern media), filmmaker and teacher. He currently teaches at the ASUW Experimental College, (a noncredit program of the Associated Students University of Washington) and the Wonder School of the Arts. For a full list of upcoming classes, scroll down this page.
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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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*** all classes are held on or near the UW campus in Seattle, except for Beginning Acting, which is held at the Seattle Center/Center House. Exact locations and driving directions will be emailed out when you sign up
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