Using Value Tones to Create Depth in Two-Dimensional Art

TOTAL COST: $90
Course Fee: $90
Materials: Student-provided (see Supply Information below)

DATES: SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
TIME: 10:00AM - 1:30PM PST
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 306, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. 

DESCRIPTION
Discover the transformative power of value tones in this immersive one-day workshop led by Anne Pfeiffer. Using Value Tones to Create Depth in Two-Dimensional Art is designed for beginning artists or those new to realism, offering essential techniques to bring greater dimension and life to your work—whether you prefer stylized designs or realistic renderings.

The workshop begins with an engaging discussion on how light interacts with three-dimensional objects to create a range of value tones. You'll then practice building a value tone scale to strengthen your understanding of light-to-dark transitions. Finally, apply these concepts hands-on through a simple still life exercise, using both graphite and charcoal to explore the full spectrum of shading techniques.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have gained practical skills and "magic tricks" to create compelling depth in your drawings, illustrations, and paintings—no matter the subject or medium.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
Students are asked to bring the following:

Sketchbook, any size
11" x 14"or 12" x 15" pad of toned smooth drawing or mixed media paper
2B, 4B and 6B drawing pencils
2B, 4B and 6B charcoal pencils or sticks
White charcoal or pastel pencil
A white artist eraser 
A kneaded eraser

Bring a lunch!

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT ANNE
Anne Pfeiffer has a graduate degree in painting and decades of experience as a high school art teacher, community college art instructor, and adult and teen workshop instructor. She currently lives in Port Angeles and paints landscapes and still lifes, often plein air, and participates in regional and national exhibitions and events.

Artist website: Anne Pfeiffer, @annepfeifferartist and @annepfeiffer

DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.