Free-Hand Drawing (Pencil or Charcoal)

Course Description:

Sharpen your observation and drawing skills in this focused workshop on free-hand drawing using pencil or charcoal. You’ll learn how to draw from real life, understand proportions, light, and form — and build confidence in sketching freely without grids or tracing. Great for beginners and artists looking to strengthen their fundamentals.

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Course Outcome:

By the end of the workshop, participants will complete one or more observational drawings and improve their technique in free-hand sketching, shading, and realistic rendering.

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Course Syllabus / Outline by Session:

Session 1: Line, form, and basic observation

Session 2: Proportions, measuring, and value shading

Session 3: Drawing objects, still life, or simple figures

Session 4: Composition & final detailing

(Attend as a single session or continue across 2–4 sessions for deeper practice.)

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Who Should Attend:

Open to teens and adults (16+) — no experience needed. A great foundational class for aspiring artists, designers, and creatives.

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Instructor:

Suzan Fathy

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Course Level:

All levels welcome

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Materials:

We provide all essential materials for the workshop.

If you prefer to bring your own, here’s what you’ll need: