Description: Rough, shiny, furry, matte. Learn how to render these textural illusions using diverse mark-making techniques, exploring line weight, and playing with contrast. We’ll start with a short discussion on how texture is accomplished in drawing ,and how different techniques result in different textures. You’ll then work on a few warm up exercises, familiarizing yourself with the techniques discussed. The class will wrap up with a guided art piece highlighting different textures.
This event is also BYOB. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy while crafting. We have glasses available, no need to bring disposables.
When: Thursday, 10/22 6:30-8:30pm
Skills needed: None! All you need is the desire to create in community and patience with yourself
Supplies used: All will be provided by CraftNation and will include drawing paper, pens, & pencils
What you’ll leave with: Each student will leave with a finished art piece of their own making!
Meet your teacher: Amy Kelly is a Philadelphia based mixed media artist. Amy has a BFA in Drawing and has been teaching since 2013. Crocheting, bookbinding, and watercolor are her specialties. She currently makes commission paintings for clients, teaches art workshops, and makes mixed media artworks based on religious and cultural symbolism.
All workshops at CraftNation are offered at a sliding scale. For guidance on which price you should pay, please see our Sliding Scale page.
Description: Rough, shiny, furry, matte. Learn how to render these textural illusions using diverse mark-making techniques, exploring line weight, and playing with contrast. We’ll start with a short discussion on how texture is accomplished in drawing ,and how different techniques result in different textures. You’ll then work on a few warm up exercises, familiarizing yourself with the techniques discussed. The class will wrap up with a guided art piece highlighting different textures.
This event is also BYOB. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy while crafting. We have glasses available, no need to bring disposables.
When: Thursday, 10/22 6:30-8:30pm
Skills needed: None! All you need is the desire to create in community and patience with yourself
Supplies used: All will be provided by CraftNation and will include drawing paper, pens, & pencils
What you’ll leave with: Each student will leave with a finished art piece of their own making!
Meet your teacher: Amy Kelly is a Philadelphia based mixed media artist. Amy has a BFA in Drawing and has been teaching since 2013. Crocheting, bookbinding, and watercolor are her specialties. She currently makes commission paintings for clients, teaches art workshops, and makes mixed media artworks based on religious and cultural symbolism.
All workshops at CraftNation are offered at a sliding scale. For guidance on which price you should pay, please see our Sliding Scale page.