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College of Extended Learning

Drawing for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of drawing

From shaking off your reservations to capturing complex three-dimensional forms with light and shadow, instructor Ameesha Tirmazi will teach you the foundations of drawing.

You'll learn line, contour, negative space, perspective, and shading through regular practice, in-depth discussions and weekly projects.

Materials

  • Pencils: B pencil, 2B pencil, 6B pencil, 2H pencil
  • Erasers: Staedtler white eraser and kneaded eraser
  • Sketchbook (min. 9x12”)
  • Ruler (inches)

All skill levels are welcome.

Winter term

Offered in-person

About the instructor

Ameesha Tirmazi is a versatile artist who holds a BFA from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. In addition to painting and drawing, Ameesha enjoys working in a variety of creative fields such as animation, graphic design and illustration.

With a history of living in different, cities, countries, and continents, Ameesha uses her past experiences as inspiration for her work, recreating the world around her. Ameesha has been freelancing and teaching art classes since university and is currently a gallery assistant at Gallery 78.