Graphite: The Hero Hiding in Your Pencil Case
Cain Center for the Arts: Classroom 115
Jan. 7 – Feb. 11, 2025
Price: $175.00
Wednesdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Lisa Albinus
Course Description: Graphite is so much more than a sketching tool — it’s a powerhouse medium hiding in plain sight, In this six-week technical class, we slow down the pace and treat graphite as a true painting medium. What we’ll explore:
– Technical graphite layering for soft, even tone
– Clean edges and controlled transitions
– Texture development without harsh strokes
– Light, shadow, and subtle tonal mapping
– Managing light so highlights remain crisp and believable
– Rendering natural forms with accuracy and intention
By the end, you’ll have artwork that feels polished, dimensional, and far from a quick sketch. If you’re ready to stop sketching and start truly drawing with graphite, this is your class.
***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price in the shopping cart.***
