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

The class considers the criteria for successful experimental work and looks at contemporary artists using experimental drawing as their primary artistic practice. Drawing is considered as a mode of discovery and creativity. Experimentation is 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, as well as using 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 is split between presentations, dialogue and studio time. / 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. / This class has a one-hour lunch break each day. / Graduate credit is available. / We strongly encourage you to contact us and confirm your workshop has met minimum enrollment to run before making any travel arrangements.

Material fee of $25 included in course tuition. Open to students ages 18 and above. View complete policies before completing your registration.

Art educators need to take their work with them on the last day of the workshop. Participants should 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 in addition to tuition, 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.

Questions?

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