Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
Still Life Series at Claytor Nature Center
- This event has passed.
March 7 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
This is a 4-part series of weekly art classes that will take place each Thursday in March starting from March 7 through March 28 and will be held from 2:30pm-4:30pm.
A one time registration fee of $50 covers the entire series of classes.
Your purchase supports our mission and allows us to steward the land and provide meaningful, educational programs to people of all ages.
Click Here to Register. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Class Information:
Materials: Materials will not be provided but all you need are basic materials: a sketch pad at least 9×12” (plain white paper is fine) and a pencil. Optional materials include: 18×24 Newsprint pad, pencils ranging from B to 6B, kneaded eraser, sharpener, white eraser. (Amazon has kits that contain all.) A drawing board large enough to accommodate the pad, clips or a large rubber band for holding the sketch pad.
Course details: Each class will begin with warm up exercises, such as blind contour drawings, quick sketches, or gesture drawings. In drawing from direct observation, you’ll use a variety of techniques including contour lines, positive and negative space, perspective, sighting of angles and measurements. The instructor will demonstrate each activity and discuss the concepts as you practice them. Class critiques will create a community and allow students to verbalize skills learned.
Experience: Experience not necessary! This is for beginners as well as more experienced artists. Ages 18 and up.