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Art 101 - Charcoal Portrait Drawing

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Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

This class will focus on how to analyze the head and face to render an accurate charcoal drawing. It will teach how to perceive anatomy and proportions, as well as light and shadow, and translate those observations onto paper. The class will then create a charcoal portrait of a seated figure.

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Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.