8 week ONLINE COURSE: Art Fundamentals
DATES: September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7 and November 14
TIME: Saturdays 9:00–12:00
PRICE: 5800 SEK (including VAT)

To sign up, email the SARA administration on: info@sara-academy.se

In  “Art Fundamentals”, you will be taught how to draw proportionate and accurate shapes in a compositionally pleasing manner. This is the cornerstone of any successful drawing and painting. Students will first copy a Bargue lithography in graphite. Charles Bargue was a French painter and lithographer, and his work is studied around the world to help students learn the basics of accurate and proportional drawing, whilst still maintaining a sense of sensitivity. We will then create and draw a simple still life, building on the skills from the previous exercise with a more complex subject. Drawing from life rather than photographic reference will encourage you to truly see and understand your subject and build a strong drawing method. 

Students will receive assignments with instructions and online demos. Students will join an online conference as a group on Saturdays, during which the teacher will provide specific coaching to each student. 

Note: Extra and individual online critiques can be arranged for an additional cost of 1000 SEK/hour (800 SEK + moms)

GENERAL ONLINE CLASS INFO:

  • The instructor will do demos in addition to critiquing student work.
  • Students can work on their class projects during class but will also need to devote some time outside of class to work on assignments and apply the principles in the lessons.
  • At the end of each class you will be infomed what homework is expected and what goals you should pursue.
  • Each class is recorded. Students receive access to the recording the following day for a limited time.
  • If you can not join during a Saturday, you can watch the video recording from the class to catch up on your work.

Layout of Class 09:00–12:00:

  • 09:00–09:35  Review and Critiques
  • 09:35–11:00   Instruction and Live Demo
  • 11:00–12:00   Guided Practice

Materials needed

  • Graphite pencils:  HB, 2B (keep extremely sharp) Demo required
  • Smooth or lightly textured drawing paper, preferably / A4 (Fabriano Academia for graphite recomended, Stonehenge , Strathmore white )
  • Soft eraser and hard eraser 
  • Knitting needle / thin skewer for measurement
  • Plumb line (string + small weight)
  • Firm drawing board large enough for plate + paper side-by-side (50 by 60 cm)

Online Tech Needs:

  • Camera/phone for consistent process photography
  • The class will be conducted on the Zoom platform and the instructor will send you a link before class. 
  • Everything will be recorded and uploaded via private link to Youtube
  • It will be necessary for students to have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone. The recommended device is a laptop or desktop.

 

To sign up, email the SARA administration on: info@sara-academy.se