Summer Drawing Classes
Please scroll down this page to see the complete list of Summer Drawing classes.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Did you notice a change in the fee for your class? To simplify our accounting and recordkeeping, we no longer charge separate studio and materials fees. The total price for your class did not increase but it might look like it did. In fact, the class will actually cost less if you are a member since we are now discounting the studio and materials fees in addition to the tuition discount. We will continue to charge the model fees separately and, since the summer camp catalog had gone to press when this decision was made, we will continue to charge materials fees for summer camp programs through the end of this summer.

10% Discount for First-time Students:
First-time students save 10% off the price of a class when they register for their first class at the Art Center. Discount does not apply toward Transportation, Firing, New Student Material, or Model fees; Summer Arts Camp; Birthday Parties; subsidized classes, and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Call 952.473.7361, ext. 16, if you have questions or to register for a class.

Jump to these drawing classes and faculty:
PORTRAIT DRAWING AND OIL PAINTING
FIGURE DRAWING AND OIL PAINTING
TRADITIONAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES
ARTISTIC ANATOMY
DRAWING NOW

Drawing Faculty

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PORTRAIT DRAWING AND OIL PAINTING
Instructor: David B. Erickson
Skill Level: All
The course consists of drawing and painting the portrait from life using classical techniques: separation of lights/darks, sight-size/comparative drawing, and anatomical construction. Critiques by demonstration and discussion will be tailored to the individual student's needs. Supply list available on-line.
Enrollment limited to 10; ages 18 and up

F463
Mondays, June 21 - July 19
No Class July 5
(4 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$97 Members / $108 Non-members
$48 Model Fee

G463
Mondays, July 26 - August 23
(5 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members
$60 Model Fee

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FIGURE DRAWING AND OIL PAINTING
Instructor: David B. Erickson
Skill Level: All

This course consists of drawing and painting the figure from life in oil. Students will be instructed in the fundamentals of drawing from life using classical techniques: separation of lights and darks, sight-size and comparative drawing, and anatomical construction. All methods will be demonstrated and discussed. Supply list available on-line.
Enrollment limited to 10; ages 18 and up

Afternoon Classes
F455
Mondays, June 21 - July 19
No Class July 5
(4 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$97 Members / $108 Non-members
$48 Model Fee

G455
Mondays, July 30 - August 30
(5 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members
$60 Model Fee

Evening Classes
F493
Tuesdays, June 22 - July 20
(5 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members
$60 Model Fee

G493
Tuesdays, July 27 - August 24
(5 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members
$60 Model Fee

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TRADITIONAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES
Instructor: David B. Erickson
Skill Level: B, AB, I

This course consists of drawing from 2D and 3D source material and objects using traditional techniques: separation of light and darks, comparative and proportional drawing, and construction. Critiques by demonstration and discussion will be tailored to the individual student's needs. Supply list available on-line.
Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up

F457
Wednesdays, June 23 - July 21
(5 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members

G457
Wednesdays, July 28 - August 25
(5 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members

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ARTISTIC ANATOMY
Instructor: David B. Erickson
Skill Level: All

This class consists of a series of lectures/demonstrations describing human anatomy, gesture, and construction. Students will learn to construct the human figure using anatomical reference and construction techniques. This class is highly recommended as an adjunct to Figure Drawing and Oil Painting. Supply list available on-line.
Enrollment limited to 10; ages 18 and up

F410
Fridays, June 25 - July 23
(5 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members
$24 Model Fee

G410
Fridays, July 30 - August 27
(5 sessions) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members
$24 Model Fee

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DRAWING NOW
Instructor: Bonnie Lauber-Westover
Skill Level: All

Enjoy five vigorous lessons and drawing experiences designed to move your pencils and your skills to a new level. Each session will explore a different set of drawing components: composition, outdoor sketching, line and value drawing, and live model for gesture and proportion. Bring materials to the first class.

Enrollment limited to 17; ages 18 and up
F470
Tuesdays, June 22 - July 20
(5 sessions) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$122 Members / $135 Non-members
$10 Model Fee

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DRAWING FACULTY

David B. Erickson
David is a traditionally trained working artist who specializes in portrait, figurative, and imaginative drawings and paintings, as well as stained glass design. His paintings and drawings are represented in private collections and his stained glass designs are in churches in the west metro area of Minneapolis, MN.

Bonnie Lauber-Westover
M.A., Illinois State University, B.A., University of Iowa. Artist and educator, Bonnie teaches at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as well as the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. She has an extensive background teaching in high schools, middle schools, colleges and art centers. Bonnie exhibits and has won awards throughout the Midwest.