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Drawing


Graphite Pencil Animal Portraits

Mondays, September 29 - November 17 [8 weeks]: 10 AM - 12 PM  [Ashlynn Frey]
In this course, students will learn the fundamental skills in drawing pet portraits, along with how to shade, control tones, compositions, and other drawing methods. Towards the end of the eight weeks, students will complete a full pet portrait of their choice.
​
Ages 16+

SUPPLIES: Please bring a sketchbook of any size 9" x 12" or bigger. Pencils 6B to 6H, kneaded eraser, white eraser, and a small cotton cloth. General's: Kimberly Graphite Pencils are recommended.
$200 Non-Members. $170 Members.
​
​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Register: Mon. Sep 29-Nov 17, 10 AM-12 PM

Picture

Colored Pencil Landscapes

Wednesdays, October 1 - November 19 [8 Weeks]: 10 AM - 12 PM [Ashlynn Frey]
3rd Floor Studio (No Elevator) in the historic Broadwell Building

Let’s grab coffee and head to our upstairs studio to be inspired by landscapes. Students will learn and understand the basic techniques and concepts when using Prismacolor colored pencils such as composition, proportions, and different shading techniques.  Students will create a variety of small studies and then one final piece.
SUPPLIES: Please bring a sketchbook of any size 9" x 12" or bigger
Please note - this classroom space is only accessible via stairs.
$200 Non-Members. $170 Members.

SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! 
Register: Wed. Oct 1-Nov 19, 10 AM-12 PM

Picture

Introduction to Drawing

Thursdays, October 2 - November 20 [8 weeks]: 6:30 - 8:30 PM  [Ashlynn Frey]
During this course, students will learn the fundamental skills of drawing through studies of still lifes, landscapes, and portraiture.  Students will learn and understand the basic techniques and concepts of drawing such as composition, perspective, shading, texture techniques and  how to put all those elements together in order to create a dimensional work of art.
​Ages 16+

SUPPLIES: Please bring a sketchbook of any size 9" x 12" or bigger. Pencils 6B to 6H, kneaded eraser, white eraser, and a small cotton cloth. General's: Kimberly Graphite Pencils are recommended.
$200 Non-Members. $170 Members.
​
​SAA Members: after hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!
Register: Thr. Oct 2-Nov 20, 6:30-8:30 PM

CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS OF CLASS
We do not issue credits, or roll forward tuition.

What is the class refund policy?
Class Refunds for 8-week classes and SAAmplers will be issued at 95% of original purchase price if you cancel 1 week in advance or more before class start date.
Cancellations made less than 1 week in advance will not be eligible for a refund. For example: If you cancel your class 48 hours before the start time, your registration is not valid for a refund. We can not issue credits or roll forward tuition.
In case of medical or family emergency, please give our office a call at 217-523-2631.
​For more information, please visit our FAQ page found here.

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Edwards Place

Located on Main Campus
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Tuesday - Saturday 1 PM and 2PM
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217-523-2631
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 SAA Collective

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
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SAA Main Campus

Main Office, Studios,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
[email protected]
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Ginkgo Drop Day 50/50
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Roasted
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT