Workshop: Portraiture

    Details
    Room
    Visual Arts Classroom
    Presented by
    Begins
    Ends
    Time
    Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Age Range

    14 - no maximum age

    Grade Range
    9th grade - Adult
    Member tuition
    $95.00
    Non-member tuition

    $115.00 (become a member)

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    Description

    1 session - Saturday, April 19, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Ages 14 - Adult

    Learn portraiture drawing skills and how to achieve a good likeness with the benefit of a live (clothed) model and guidance from artist / illustrator Michael Novak. This workshop is divided into three stages:

    • Gesture or initial rough drawing
    • Capturing the shapes of the face
    • Refining your drawing

    Instruction will include demonstrations that will help individuals understand various approaches that can be tailored to each artist's unique way of drawing. There will also be dedicated time for students to work on their own portraits from the model. Secondary topics such as good lighting techniques, exaggeration, and conveying a story about the subject will be touched on too.

    • Beginners welcome! 
    • All materials included! Tuition includes the model fees and supplies (paper, charcoal, pencils, kneaded eraser).
    • If desired, students may bring their own sketchbook (11 x 14 or larger is recommended) and their preferred media (drawing only).
    • A half-hour lunch break will be provided. Please bring your own sack lunch. Limited space in the staff refrigerator is available. 

     

    SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
    Supplies provided
    Yes
    Art Area
    Visual Arts
    Medium
    Drawing
    Instructor(s)

    Michael Novak

    Instructor
    CTAC Traverse City
    Cancellation & Class Policies

    Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

    Student Withdrawal
    Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

    Class Cancellations (Weather)
    In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

    Student Absence
    We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

    Minimum Enrollment
    Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)