The recent drawing workshop in Three Rivers was successful; everyone learned, and everyone had a good time, including your Central California artist, in her role as a drawing teacher.
We met at someone’s house on the river, a place full of beauty, so there are photos of things that caught my fancy along with photos from the actual drawing session.
Some of the pottery that did not make it intact out of the kiln is now stepping stones. Could you imagine stepping stones any more classy than this??
Ten students sat at a long table inside the house because the river made it too hard to hear outside.
I discussed drawing steps and tools, and they started on some beginning exercises to practice the techniques.
After about 15 minutes, 2 hours had passed. (That’s how one of the participants described the time.) The hostess fed us a wonderful lunch out on her deck.
Everyone began working on a drawing after lunch, and I circulated around the table, showing them how to see what is really there, rather than what they thought ought to be there. Weird, I know, but that is what drawing is, at least the way I teach it. I teach people to see, which is also weird, considering I am one of the most nearsighted people I know of.
People had such a good time that there is talk of a follow-up drawing session. Regular lessons, or another workshop? Where? When?
More will be revealed in the fullness of time. . .
6 Comments
Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all!! Great job Jana!
Melissa, you are entirely correct! Like drawing lessons, but with a larger group, and several didn’t know one another.
That sounds so fun!
Mari, it was very fun. There wasn’t enough time, of course, but that is better than when people sneak peeks at their watches. 😎
It looks like everyone had a delightful, productive, fun day. And that’s the best way to teach (and learn)!
Sharon, it was so much fun!