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How to Draw Clothing
Sponsored by: Experimental College
Saturday 3:15 pm-5 pm, 7/11-8/1 only (4 meetings)
Where: University District in Seattle, near the U.W. campus
Nils Osmar, instructor
Course fee: $99

Like drawing people, but unsure what to do when it comes time to draw clothing on them? In this class, you'll learn about tension lines, support points, types of folds, and other easy tips and secrets of making clothing in your drawings look real. Great for artists, wanna-be-artists, costume designers, fashion illustrators and doodlers.  Absolute beginners welcome!

To sign up now, call 206-420-1309 or click the link below. If you don't see a link, go to http://www.classesandworkshops.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring any materials, or buy any in the class?
No, all materials (paper, pencils, charcoal, erasers, and printed handouts) are provided by the instructor.

Can you tell me more about the instructor?
Nils Osmar 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.

Student comments about this course

Thanks again for the class. It answered my questions and made a lot more sense of things for me. - Judith R. , Seattle

I liked the balance between drawing from handouts and drawing from life, and studying the folds.... - Jack E., Redmond

I've always been fairly comfortable drawing people, but I never knew what to do when it was time to draw the clothes on them. The class made a lot of sense and was just what I was looking for. Thanks dude! - Michelle P., Seattle

I'm encouraged! My drawings are starting to look more real. I'm looking forward to trying some figure painting now that I've taken your workshop. - Perry M., Bellevue

It was great. Thanks!!! it was just what i was looking for.- Mary L., Bellevue

I learned just what I was hoping to. I would highly recommend the instructor's classes. - Gene J, Bothell

Questions? Call 206.420.1309 or email Seattleworkshops@aol.com

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Writing classes in Seattle
Writing Fiction and Short Stories ______WEDNESDAYS 7/15-8/12, 7 pm-9 pm (five meetings) *

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Acting & Filmmaking classes in Seattle
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Documentary Filmmaking___SUNDAY 8/16 only (one-day workshop) **

* sponsored by the ASUW (Associated students University of Washington) Experimental College
* Held on the U.W. campus in Seattle **** held at the Seattle Center (TPS/Theater Puget Sound location)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!

Are the classes sponsored by a school?
Most of them are sponsored by the ASUW (Associated Students University of Washington) Experimental College. (The ASUW is the student government at the University of Washington; the Experimental College is a noncredit program which has been in operation since 1968). However, you do NOT have to be a UW student to sign up. They are non-credit classes for personal enrichment, open to both UW students and to the general public. Some are also sponsored by the Wonder School, a separate program not affilated with the ASUW, which has been in operation since 1994.

Where can I read the full class descriptions?
To read more about the classes, including comments from former students, click the course titles. Or for more succinct desctiptions, just scroll down this page.

Where are the classes held?
Most classes are held on the University of Wasihington campus in Seattle. The one exception this summer is Beginning Acting, which will be held (in summer quarter) at the Theater Puget Sound space in the Center House, at the Seattle Center. The exact locatoins and driving directions will be emailed to you when you sign up.

How do I sign up?
To register, please call 206-420-1309, or use the Add to Cart button below the class title (scroll down this page to see buttons)

Do I need to be a Paypal member to sign up?
You can either use Paypal, or pay using any Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express. Paypal's secure online service processes our online registrations, but you don't have to be a Paypal member to sign up.

How do I pay if I want to use my credit card?
Start by clicking the Add to Cart button, then click "proceed to checkout." You'll be taken to a page where you can decide how to pay. If you want to use your credit card just click at the bottom where it says "Use your Credit Card or Bank account," and you'll end up on a page where you can enter your credit card information. So you can use any type of card you want, and the connection with Paypal makes it safe, secure and easy.) (Note: if you use your credit card, you'll see a charge to Wonder School on your statement)

How soon will I receive a confirmation email when I sign up?
You should receive a confirming email within 4 or 5 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?
The $10 registration fee is not refundable (for Experimental College classes, it is forwarded to the University of Washington). This policy applies to the course fee:

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 attendyou 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.

Can I pay by cash or check?
Yes. If you'd like to do so, email or call us and we'll send you a mail-in registration form.

Questions? Call 206-420-1309 or email Seattleworkshops@aol.com