Drawing is the groundwork for most visual arts. The eight-week Fundamentals of Drawing class is designed to introduce to some and solidify in others the foundational techniques of drawing. We will also explore the basic uses of various graphite pencils as well as other materials. Although this is not a college course, it is a power-packed lesson designed to boost the artist’s overall educational experience.
January 11 – March 1, 2014
Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or
Saturday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Brannon Carnes
Fee: $25/class
Where: Hobby Lobby
1851 N Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185
E-Mail: bjcarnes@hotmail.com
 11x14 Strathmore 300 Paper
 Pencils – F, H, B, 3B
 2 Kneaded Erasers
 Art Brush
 Drawing Board (23.5x26)
 Large & Small Tortillons
 Krylon Workable Fixative
In this class you will:
 Understand the significance of light source
 Learn the four basic shapes of all visual art
 Learn how to use the various graphite pencils
 Draw still-life props
1989-99
Brannon Carnes studied Commercial
Art (Graphic Art) at Oral Roberts
University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He continued working for the university until 1999.
Whether in junior high, high school, college or just retired, this class is designed to build upon the foundations already established in each artist. To sign up for this class you must be 13 years or older and should exemplify a strong desire for drawing. [I will consider waving the age limit if a parent presents a portfolio from the child under age 13 that demonstrates an extraordinary gift in drawing.]
Please purchase all materials required for this class at this Hobby Lobby® store.
Thank you.
2003-present
Brannon began teaching drawing classes at the Hobby Lobby stores in
2003.
2000-present
Brannon established BC Studios in
2000 from out of his home in Indiana.
One exam will be given at the end of the eight-week course. This course exam will be a written test to gauge the artist’s ability to comprehend the fundamentals of drawing. At the end of the eight-week course, artists that have completed all assignments and have taken the written exam will be given a certificate of completion. [This is not a college course; therefore, do not expect a college credit or the equivalent.]
BC Studios
PO Box 573
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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 Course Fees: The Fundamentals of Drawing class is $25 per class. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to begin classes and can be paid at the beginning of the first class. All other classes can be paid before the start of each class.
 Class Time: The Fundamentals of Drawing class is an eight-week course. One class session can last up to two hours. This includes a lecture and a lab. Artists are encouraged to arrive at least 10 minutes before class begins.
 Commissioning Discount: As a professional artist, Brannon Carnes welcomes the opportunity to be commissioned by any of his students to draw a graphite portrait of their loved-one. He is offering a special 30% discount to his students of a 9 x
12 inch single person sitting. Please visit www.livinggraphite.com and enter in special code given to all students in the first class.
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