Service Description

Instructor: Harold (Ron) Gans Time: Thursday, 9:30am to 11:30am Cost: $160.00 Location: Ambler Art Center Do you admire the wide variety of architectural structures? Working from photos provided by the instructor we’ll bring these to life. You’ll be able to choose from photos of homes, churches, commercial buildings, train stations and covered bridges. Students may also bring subjects of interest to them. We’ll start with sketches to develop your drawing. You will also learn the importance of working with the correct materials and paper to achieve a finished professional look to your artwork. The majority of time will be devoted to drawing and refining your skills. Within this class you’ll learn the importance of composition, shading, shadows and perspective. We will have discussions on value, hue, and color while working with selected media. The skills you develop in this class can be applied to any medium. This class is engaging and informative with particular emphasis on architectural elements in your work. A list of materials is provided, and Mr. Gans will contact you regarding these materials. All skill levels are welcomed. Code: 2F26-PI-RG Student materials: Pencils – 2H, 4H Colored pencils, watercolor pencils or watercolors Paper 11” x 15” Strathmore Sketch, 60 lbs. Erasers Papermate Pink Pearl, Master Touch Kneaded, Staedtler Mars plastic, Venus /Type-E Rase eraser T-square - 12” plastic Drafting Triangles - 8” set of two (45 degrees, 60 degrees, includes protractor) Ruler - 12” plastic Sandpaper Pad Erasing Shield - ER 26 Stainless steel Brush – 4” Horsehair