The Farms: Learn to Draw

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn a life-long skill you can continue to practice on your own at Learn To Draw on Wednesdays, Feb. 4 through Feb. 25 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in The Studio.

Instructor Sally Walsh will guide students in various drawing techniques to gain a basic understanding of drawing, including shading properly to create beautiful artwork.

$70/person*. Register here. Registration will close Jan. 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring:
— Spiral-bound sketchbook or mixed media pad (9”x12”)
— Pencil
— Kneaded eraser
— See-through plastic ruler
— Pencil blender for shading

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About the instructor

Sally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

Find the complete Spring Session schedule here.