Drawing Classes in Houston, TX

The term “zine” conjures up images of black-and-white DIY print publications with indie bands—a staple of the pre-internet and early internet music, art, and literary scenes. But, in the wake of COVID-19 and social distancing, creating a zine is more popular than ever. Zines are noncommercial, often homemade publication devoted to specialized...

An experimental course that will consider the use of writing to enhance, complement, interrogate or subvert images. This class will build on one’s own writing – whether narrative, poetry, or an artist statement – to intersect, connect and/or draw parallels between text and image (and vice versa), and potentially open up your work to new possibilities....

During this weekend workshop focused on abstract painting, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and dive into your work yet be gently guided and encouraged by your instructor and fellow students. Words of advice… Abstract painting can be both invigorating and frustrating. This weekend we are going to let go of expectations as we fully immerse...

Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques. You’ll learn how to use fine art pencils/erasers, how to hold a pencil properly and how to create depth, perspective and interest in your draw  Materials List: Koh-I-Noor HB Pencils – 2 pack Koh-I-Noor 6B Pencils – 2 pack Strathmore Drawing Pad 400-4 Artist’s Loft Kneaded Eraser...

Embrace an “I can do this” attitude and create images that exceed your expectations with the support of artist and teacher Stan Kaminski. Gain confidence as you learn to draw what you see, one step at a time. Beginners will acquire essential and objective methods to learn object drawing, while intermediate artists can benefit from re-learning basic...

One hour workshop on drawing animals. A different animal is featured during each class and an instructor will be present to help you through by providing guidance and demonstrating techniqes.

Figure Drawing Sessions allow experienced and fledgling artists the opportunity to work from the model in a congenial, art-filled environment. No two sessions are the same, as we use the gallery's ever-changing installations as springboards for our setup. A nominal session fee of $10 covers model and refreshment expenses. Bring art supplies of ch...

This class focuses on making an architectural drawing.  Pens, pencils, and paper are provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies to use. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by an adult.

Think you can’t draw a straight line? Think only talented people can draw? Drawing is a skill like learning piano and can be mastered by anyone. This dynamic course will give you the basic tools and tricks of the trade. It will allow you to see better and draw exactly what you see. Composition, proportion, shading and much more are covered. Bring...

In this exploratory lab workshop, students will draw from life with charcoal and silverpoint materials. Charcoal is commonly used to create quick sketches and can be blended and erased multiple times to invent dynamic drawings. Silverpoint, a rare material popular during the Renaissance, requires more specific marks to create delicate, permanent drawings...

This class is designed for students who desire to develop how to draw the human head in right proportion and measurements.  Prior to painting faces in watercolor or any other mediums, it is preferable to learn human head proportion and skill to draw eyes, nose, lips, ears, & neck, and learn the correct proportion to each other.  This...

As part of our Art Classes and Mentorship Program, these ongoing classes are designed to help mentees to get closer to their process in art, develop conceptual ideas in the field and emphasize ways to see further ahead as an artist. Classes are mixed between Drawing and Painting to help reinforce the strengths of each student, in addition conceptual...

An instructor will be present to help you through by providing guidance and demonstrating techniques in anatomy drawing. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by an adult.

No matter what our skill level, we are always eager to move up to the next level. Discover some professional techniques, sharpen your powers of observation, and hone your figure drawing skills.  Learn to use a shorthand of anatomical landmarks and directional lines to draw solid, anatomical structures that work. We'll also get inspiration from...

This is a beginner calligraphy class for those who have never used a calligraphy pen, or are very new to the art of Modern Calligraphy!  You will gain one on one instruction, learn about the basic supplies, how to hold your pen, make basic strokes, how to letter A Fine Flourish's modern alphabet in her unique curriculum style and then put your...