Beginning Drawing Through an African Diasporic Lens
Class is held on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30am.  (4) classes for $80.00
Space is limited to 8 participants.
Registration: Please call 702-647-7378 or email LeftOfCenterGallery@gmail.com to reserve your seat

Our new offering, Beginning Drawing Through an African Diasporic Lens, will be led by teaching artist, Lance L. Smith! This class will be a four-week exploration of fundamental drawing techniques through the lens of African Diasporic Sculpture and cloth at the Left of Center Museum Collection of African Art.

Course Goal:
Course is designed to offer a disciplined foundation in drawing concepts based on visual observation.

Course Schedule:

7/5- Week One: LINE: LINE WEIGHT, MATERIALITY & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MARK-MAKING
7/12 – Week Two: FORM: STYLIZATION OF THE FORM: FLORA & FAUNA
7/19 – Week Three: REPETITION: MEDITATION OF NATURAL MATERIALS
7/26 – Week Four: VALUE: LIGHT & DARK

Required Materials

  • Newsprint 9×12, 100 sheets 1 pad 
  • or 8.5×11 sketchbook 
  • Drawing Pad, 18” x 24” 
  • Charcoal pencils kit with a kneaded eraser  
  • Blending Stumps 
  • 4B or 6B drawing pencil 
  • Ballpoint or felt-tip pen in black
  • Mixed Media or Watercolor Papers (optional, but recommended)

** Items may be purchased in a bundle at Desert Art Supply, just let them know you’re taking Lance’s class at Left of Center Gallery. Desert Art Supplies, 2003 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

July 5 @ 09:30
9:30 am — 11:30 am (2h)

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