Upcoming Classes in 2020 and 2021
All classes run twice a year.
All students have the opportunity for a web presence on the SIDP website
New mini-workshops!
These mini workshops are to keep you sketching the month of April. Sign up for one or all three. No experience or application necessary. See class description and sign up here. For past, present, and future students.
Social Hour!
For past, present, and future students. Email for dates and times. Free.
Session I-Graphite 10 weeks
September-November, 2020 1:00 or 7:00pm ET
January-March, 2021 1:00 or 7:00pm ET
This course builds drawing skills using graphite. We cover perspective, proportion, rendering textures, scientific conventions, lighting, and transferring drawings. Pen and ink is introduced. Students become comfortable with computer and technical skills for proper scanning, uploading and preparing artwork, as well as video conferencing and creating files. Professional and business practices are introduced. Fee covers all assignments, tutorials, handouts, video conferencing and emailing. Beginning and intermediate students are encouraged to apply.
Session II-Ink 10 weeks
January-March, 2021 1:00 or 7:00pm ET
March-May, 2021 1:00 or 7:00pm ET
Session II builds on skills learned in Session I. Students become proficient in pen and ink and crowquill. Technique, composition, scratchboard, anatomy, professional practices, final projects, handouts, tutorials, live video conferencing and email are included as above. In all Sessions, we work from live material as much as possible.
Session III-Color 10 weeks
September-November, 2020 1:00 or 7:00pm ET
March-May, 2021 1:00 or 7:00pm ET
Students explore watercolor and colored pencil and may include digital media. We develop advanced compositions, including info-graphics. Students complete three portfolio pieces and prepare for internships/independent studies, if desired. Professional practices, handouts, tutorials, live video conferencing, email.
Session IV-Internships, Independent Studies