Monday, August 31 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 9AM - 4PM

$390 Members
$420 Non-Members

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This drawing-focused workshop is designed to strengthen one of the most essential skills in visual art: learning to see and draw with accurate observation, expression and confidence. Working in pencil, charcoal, pen and ink on various papers, students will build a strong foundation through studies in line, value, composition, perspective, and structure. Subjects will include the Cape Ann shoreline—rocks, waves, seabirds, boats, and coastal forms that have inspired artists for generations.

The class will combine structured classroom instruction with half-day field sketching excursions, including a visit to the Cape Ann Museum for guided looking and sketching. Guest artist Don Demers will join the workshop to demonstrate drawing boats and maritime subjects. This course is ideal for artists at any level who want to strengthen their drawing skills while immersing themselves in the history and landscape of Cape Ann.

Supplies: (Contain most core drawing tools and basic accessories)

• Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Tin (26 pc.)

  OR

• Cretacolor Black Box Charcoal Drawing Complete Set (20 pc.)

Instructor Note: Fixative spray will be provided.

Additional Supplies: (Not Included in above kits)

• White for Highlights (choose one or more)

  • Prismacolor Premier White; General’s Charcoal White No. 558; Derwent Drawing Chinese

  • White; white gel pen (e.g., Sakura Gelly Roll).

• Pens & Ink (choose a few or see recommendations)

  • Fine-liner pens, Brush pens, Dip pen + nibs, Bamboo/reed pen; Walnut ink; Waterproof black India ink

    • Pentel Arts Refillable Pocket Brush Pen, Sanguine (a reddish brown - 2 refills)

    • Speedball® Sketching Pen Set (variety of nibs)

    • Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen - Black, Super Fine Nib (3.00)

    • Richeson Bamboo Reed Pen - Medium

    • Tom Norton Walnut Ink Drawing Stick

Instructor Note: Clean nibs frequently when using waterproof ink.

• Watercolor round brush, size 6 - 8 (needed for washes)

• Paper (recommended types or equivalents)

  • Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper Pad - 11" x 14", 24 Sheets (Spiral bound)

  • Fabriano 1264 Sketch Pad, 9" x 12", Spiral, 100 Sheets, Landscape

  • Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Toned Sketch Pad - 12" x 9", 50 Sheets, Cool Gray Medium Surface (no texture)

  • Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Pad 11 x 14 (for Aquarelle watercolor pencils & ink)

  • Newsprint Pad Rough 9" x 12" (50 Sheets) (for quick sketches)

Tools & Accessories

• 12" T-square

• Triangle with ruler (30–60°)

• White drafting tape

• Measuring stick/skewers

• Viewfinder

• Drawing board with clips

• Portable chair or easel

• Rigid drawing support

• Water container, paper towels or wet wipes

• Sunblock, bug spray, sturdy shoes for outdoor sketching

Instructor Note: All materials should fit in a tote bag.

Jackie will bring some materials to share with students. For any questions about supplies, please email Jackie at jacquelinejonesart@gmail.com.