Figure Drawing with Live Models
      

Members:  $72 - plus model fee
Non-Members:  $100 - plus model fee

   
   Did you know that Michelangelo used a model when he created his great sculpture of David?  From the earliest records of visual art we know that artists have strived to represent the human figure.  Artists are motivated by the body’s capacity to embody emotions that lurk deep in the soul.  Artists of every persuasion continue to find a human form the most compelling subject of all.  The key to good figure drawing is concentration, observation, and, enthusiasm.  Portraying the human body “from life” will never go out of style.

   The Hazleton Art League is proud to present a new figure life drawing class taught by Mark Rooney.  Students will learn the basics of drawing the human form by working from live models.  Students will draw both nude and clothed models in a variety of ways utilizing both quick studies and sustained poses.  Techniques covered will include: gesture, contour, and value, as well as composition, proportion, and anatomy.  Materials used will include pencil, color pencil, felt tip pen, charcoal, and additional materials as time permits. Class work will be supplemented by demonstrations as well as references to figure drawing as practiced throughout history. There will be a model fee in addition to the regular class fee.

   Please contact by email Dr. Mark Rooney for registration information.

Still Life Drawing
      

Members:  $72
Non-Members:  $100

     Students will learn the simple beauty of transferring every day encountered to paper; with provides a vast possibilities of subject matter ranging from nature to a variety of interesting everyday objects.  The focus will be on composition, shading and perspective.  It is from these basic skills that technical aspects of oil painting and drawing composition are developed.

   Please contact by email Dr. Mark Rooney for registration information.

Japanese “Manga” Drawing

Members:  $55 (Supplies NOT included)
Non-Members:  $67

   
      Matthew Gartland graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science in Art Education, December 2012 and from Luzerne County Community College in 2008 with an Associate's Degree in Commercial Art. Matthew specializes in drawing, and one of his favorite topics is Potraiture.

    During this course, students will study Manga that is currently popular by comparing and contrasting styles, briefly reviewing the realism behind topics covered in class to better understand why it's drawnthe way it is drawn in Manga, and by doing step-by-step exercises in order to help develop the drawingabilities of the students. This class includes instructor demonstrations, formal instruction, and amplestudio time. This class is meant for beginners and students with some experience. During studio time, students will be provided with images from Manga that they will aim to reproduce.

   Age Group: Early to Mid Teens (Middle School)

   Required Supplies : Sketchbook, Pencils (regular HB pencils- any brand OR a "lead/mechanical" pencil), Sharpener (N/A if you have "lead/mechanical" pencil), Good quality eraser, Inking materials.

SUGGESTED Supplies/Cost

   HB Pencils (2) $4
   Manual Sharpener - $2.00
   Pink Pearl Eraser - $1.49 (artist's loft brand is all that's available at Michaels )
   Pitt Artist Pens - .4MM and .1MM – combined total ~$8.00
   Sketchbook – Bristol Board (select ONE to buy – all three not needed – however, based on how    much work the student does, more than one *may* be needed for THAT student.)

   -- Strathmore Bristol 20 Pg 9"x12" - $8.99
   -- Strathmore Bristol 20 Pg 11"x14" - $11.99
   -- Canson Bristol – 25 sheets, 14"x17" - $17.99

    Approximately $30 (based on $8.99 sketchbook)

   Please contact by email Dr. Mark Rooney for registration information.

Hazleton Art League
225 East Broad Street Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone: 570-454-0092