Beyond the Observed: Thinking Through Drawing

TOTAL COST: $78
Course Fee: $70
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $8

DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024
TIME: 5:00PM – 8:00PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 306, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
Unwind with a line and find out where it leads. Using a variety of fun and unexpected mark-making challenges, this workshop explores the power of drawing to take us to new places, see the world differently, and uncover worlds in our subconscious. Often, people can miss out on entire parts of their creative selves because of getting lost or frustrated in the technical details of observational drawing. Using drawing as a tool for exploratory thinking can unlock new styles, new languages, and parts of your imagination you didn’t know existed. Grab a buddy or come solo to experiment with new ways of working. 

We will explore some examples of experimental drawing from the last few decades to see the potential of unexpected ways of working. Then we’ll let loose with some moments of collaborative/partnered making, solo meditative doodling, and non-traditional drawing tools. Push the boundaries of what you consider drawing to be and discover a whole new creative self.

Refreshments will be provided. Enroll two participants and get the second seat at a 25% discount when you use the code BEYOND at checkout.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
Students should bring a sketch pad. All other materials and supplies are provided with the materials fee.

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

ABOUT MICHELLE
Michelle Hagewood (she/her) holds a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She spent the first twenty years of her career exhibiting paintings and installations while also working as an educator and program curator at museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, and the Henry Art Gallery. Now in Port Townsend, Hagewood works between modes of illustration, animation, painting, and most recently, video game development. For five years she served as the Program Manager for Centrum’s Artist Residency program and is thrilled to continue her passion for fostering community and support for artists as a teaching artist and mentor. 

Artist Website: Michelle Hagewood, @michellehagewoodart 

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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 registrar@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.