Adult Drawing

Drawing for the Petrified: A 4-Week Adult Drawing Workshop

Think you “can’t draw”? This 4 week Tuesday night class is for you.

Overview
Drawing isn’t magic — and it isn’t reserved for the “talented.” It’s a skill you can learn. In this welcoming, beginner-friendly four week class, you’ll discover how artists actually see— and why learning to draw is more about perception than perfection. The class will focus on drawing from observation using a variety of objects and interesting still life set ups. Through a series of time-tested exercises (including techniques inspired by Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain) you’ll gently shift into “drawing mode,” quiet your inner critic, and build confidence one line at a time.

You’ll explore:
• How to draw from observation and enjoy it!
• Starting a drawing by making lots of “starts.”
• Mark-making and contour drawing
• Artist secrets - shapes and planes and negative space
• Why creating an “Upside-down drawing” makes you a better artist • How light and shadow create form
• The components of a strong composition
• Easy perspective and proportion techniques

You will leave with:
Two beautiful still life drawings, increased confidence in your abilities, and a way to build a sustainable sketchbook practice.
This is a space to experiment, slow down, and reconnect with the joy of looking closely. The instructor will play classical music, or bring your own (with headphones please!). No pressure. No grades. Just practice and progress. Perfect for total beginners and anyone who wants to return to drawing with fresh eyes.

A materials list will be sent 7 days before the class start date and send to anyone who signs up after that date.

About the Teaching Artist
Lori Sanford-Ross is a painter and educator based in Beacon, NY. She holds an MFA from the New York Studio School and has received awards from Queens Council on the Arts and NYC Artist Corps. Lori has exhibited widely and currently teaches at Garrison Art Center and The Art Effect. Lori also studied with Betty Edwards, author of the seminal book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Her teaching philosophy is simple: anyone can learn to draw. She helps students build strong observational skills while creating a calm, supportive environment where confidence can grow.

Registration Information (Adults & 16+ Beginner-Friendly)

Workshop registration generally closes 2 days before the class
For classes, cancellations made more than 7 day will receive a refund minus a 4% processing fee. For classes cancellations made less than 7 days before, a credit will be issued. We determine whether a class will run based on enrollment numbers at that time. As a small studio, every seat in our workshops/classes matters. No refunds or credit for no-shows. Please read our full refund/cancelation policy before checkout.
Sliding scale options are available for those that need it—please reach out to hello@thatcreativespace.org to request a pay-what you can

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We retain the right to cancel any workshop or class that does not meet the minimum enrollment requirement. Should a cancellation occur due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be issued to registered participants. For one-time workshops, cancellations will result in a class transfer or credit. For classes spanning multiple sessions, you may withdraw from a class and receive a full refund, minus 4% processing fees, up to one week before class begins. After that time, refunds will be issued as credit for future classes. No-shows are not eligible for refunds or class credit. If a class is canceled due to instructor illness or inclement weather, we will make every effort to reschedule. If we can't reschedule we will issue you a refund. Refunds, transfers, or application fee reimbursements will not be provided on or after the date of the first class.

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WORKSHOP PARCIPATION For ALL workshops inside the classroom, you must: Have sufficient vision to be able to see and perceive instructions and demonstrations by a workshop instructor independently or with the assistance of a designated companion. We offer a complimentary ticket for anyone that needs a companion for both our adults and youth programs. Be able to remain adequately fed, hydrated, and properly manage all personal medications, including dosing and administration, independently or with the assistance of a designated companion. Be able to participate in a group setting without negatively impacting or jeopardizing the health or safety of the other participants or instructors. Be able to maintain your own safety in an environment where allergen exposure and cross- contamination may occur. For our OUTDOOR or RETREAT WORKSHOPS you will be required to sign a liability waiver to participate. PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE By participating in any classes, workshops, or events at That Creative Space, you grant permission for photographs and/or video footage of you and/or your artwork created during the class to be used by That Creative Space for promotional purposes. This may include—but is not limited to—use on the studio’s website, social media platforms, printed materials, and other marketing outlets. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member in writing prior to the start of the class or event.

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Drawing for the Petrified: A 4-Week Adult Drawing Workshop

Event $220.00