Move beyond the fundamentals as you explore how observation, imagination, and technique come together in a drawing. Continue building your skills through a mix of guided and independent projects, exercises, and individualized feedback. Students will refine techniques in line, value, and perspective while developing a stronger sense of composition and personal expression. Working in charcoal, graphite, and ink, participants will draw inspiration from both from art history and contemporary practice.

Prior drawing experience or previous enrollment in Drawing and Sketching is recommended.

Instructor: Beth Gismondi
Beth holds a BA with honors in Art History and Neuroscience from Wellesley College and an EdM in Arts in Education from Harvard University. She also earned a Children's Book Illustration Certificate from the Rhode Island School of Design. Beth was a freelance illustrator and designer and owned a custom stationery business for several years. (https://www.instagram.com/bethgismondiart/)

Age: Adult
Dates: 8 Tuesdays, January 27 to March 31, 2026
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
No Class Dates: February 17 and March 3
Materials: Please bring a a mixed media sketchbook (any size). Other materials will be provided by HCA.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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