Workshop · One Night Intensive
Quick Sketch
Date Friday, September 25
Time 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee $170
Ages 18+
Location Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan, CT
A one-night intensive focused on gesture, structure, and confidence in figure drawing. Through quick sketch exercises, live demos, and short poses, students will learn a simplified Frank Reilly-inspired approach to drawing the figure with energy and clarity.
Perfect for artists looking to loosen up, simplify the figure, and strengthen their drawing foundations. All levels welcome.
Materials: Supply list provided upon registration.
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Workshop · Digital · One Night
The Digital Portrait
Date Friday, October 30
Time 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee $145
Ages 16+
Location Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan, CT
Learn how to draw and paint the face and head on the iPad using Procreate. Explore how to compose a portrait and build your work with light, color, value, and form. You'll also learn how to use layers, brushes, and digital tools effectively.
Students may bring their own iPad and stylus or use classroom Wacom tablets and computers provided. A love of drawing and curiosity about digital tools are all you need.
Materials: Students should bring an iPad and Apple Pencil with Procreate.
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Workshop · Digital · One Night
Digital Illustration Jump Start
Date Friday, November 13
Time 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee $145
Ages 16+
Location Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan, CT
Ready to start drawing digitally but not sure where to begin? This one-night workshop is a practical introduction to creating artwork with Procreate, the Apple Pencil, and the iPad. Students will learn essential tools, settings, brushes, layers, and shortcuts that make digital drawing feel intuitive and enjoyable.
By the end of the evening, participants will have completed a finished digital illustration and gained the knowledge needed to continue creating artwork on their own. Perfect for beginners and traditional artists making the transition to digital media.
Materials: Students should bring their personal iPad and Apple Pencil.
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Special Holiday Event
Quick Sketch with Santa!
Date Friday, December 11
Time 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee $200
Ages 18+
Location Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan, CT
Get into the holiday spirit while sharpening your drawing skills in this fun and fast-paced figure drawing workshop featuring a live costumed Santa Claus model. This one-night session introduces the core principles of Quick Sketch drawing through a series of lively poses, instructor demonstrations, and guided exercises.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gesture drawing, comparative measurement, core forms, rhythm lines, and simple construction techniques. Whether you're completely new to figure drawing or looking to loosen up your approach, this festive workshop is a must.
Materials: Supply list provided upon registration.
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