Mixed Media: Introduction to Shape and Volume with Kate Lelchuk 
Tuesdays September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, October 7th, and 14th, 2025
(6 weeks)
8-9:30pm
all materials plus set up and clean up included
 
Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
 
Explore the building blocks of form and texture in this structured 6-week journey through still life drawing and mixed media techniques. Designed for artists looking to develop their visual language and experiment with new materials, this course guides students through rendering volume, contrast, and depth using pencil, ink, crayon, and colour. By the end of the course, you will have created 4 complete still life artworks—each using a different medium—and will leave with a clear sense of visual progress and personal style.
 
Weekly Breakdown:
 
Weeks 1–2 Pencil & Ink Studies Learn to create form and shadow with pencil and eraser. Explore ink rendering with fountain pens using cross-hatching and line work. Subjects: Simple fruit and vase still lifes with contrast-focused backgrounds.
 
Week 3 Monochrome Crayon Drawing Intro to black-and-white crayons and visual texture through contrast. Subjects: Drapery-focused compositions, emphasizing volume and shadow. Optional graphic accents like inked hatching.
 
Weeks 4–6 Colour & Composition Introduction to colour theory and application using coloured pencils or crayons. Subjects: Complex compositions featuring fruit, drapery, and reflective dishes under dramatic lighting. Students will start with a small colour study and move on to a final full-scale composition.
 
No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity!