Art Educator Workshop: Experimental Drawing and Mixed Media (in person)

Course description

Consider the criteria for successful experimental work and look at contemporary artists using experimental drawing as their primary artistic practice. Drawing is a mode of discovery and creativity. Experimentation will be key to exploring the parameters of drawing. Working from observation to the abstract, participants engage in a range of processes using traditional tools and materials in non-traditional ways. Use unconventional materials as a means to examine the possibilities of mark-making, space, and surfaces. Spontaneity and improvisation are emphasized as methods of exploration in the creation of mixed media drawings as well as ephemeral works; including collage, image transfer, artists’ books, monoprints, and more.

Emphasis is placed on examining the relationship between how drawings are made and what they potentially express. Class time will be split between presentations, dialogue and studio time. / This class has a one-hour lunch break each day. / Graduate credit is available. / Material fee of $25 included in course tuition. / We strongly encourage you to contact us and confirm your workshop has met minimum enrollment to run before making any travel arrangements.

Open to students ages 18 and above. View complete policies before completing your registration.

Please note that this classroom is only accessible via stairs. If you need accommodations (i.e. are unable to navigate stairs) please contact our office.

Art educators need to take their work with them on the last day of the workshop. Please consider bringing extra money if mailing work home will be necessary. Any work remaining after the workshop will be disposed of.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing or painting experience.

Required materials

Supplies for first class

Pen or pencil, notebook or sketchbook. Complete Supply List.

Supplies will cost approximately $25-100, depending on what students already have.

What to wear

Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

Class savings

Art Educator Workshops are not eligible for the early or multiple class registration discounts.

This class does not qualify for the $25 tuition waiver or the alumni discounts.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.