{"id":9574041452783,"title":"ART FOUNDATIONS: Exploring Drawing Materials","handle":"art-foundations-exploring-drawing-materials","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eArt Foundations: Exploring Drawing Materials\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the difference between a 2H and a 6B pencil? When would you choose charcoal instead of graphite? What can you do with different erasers, pastels, blending tools, and papers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Drawing Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hands-on introduction to the tools artists use to draw—and the basic techniques that help bring those materials to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll experiment with a variety of drawing supplies, compare how they look and behave, and practice essential techniques such as line, value, shading, blending, mark-making, and creating form. You’ll have the opportunity to try different materials and discover which ones best fit the way you like to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is designed for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners, returning artists, or anyone who has ever stood in front of the drawing aisle wondering what all those pencils and supplies actually do!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe’ll explore:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphite pencils and pencil grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal and charcoal pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastels and other drawing media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent types of erasers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlending and drawing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing papers and surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic line, value, shading and mark-making techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll materials are provided\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this is a great opportunity to experiment before investing in a collection of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 19, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 AM–1 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$20 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_100x100.png?v=1787002130\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Sales \u0026amp; Marketing Manager at Alabama Art Supply, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/a\u003e combines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. 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When would you choose charcoal instead of graphite? What can you do with different erasers, pastels, blending tools, and papers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Drawing Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hands-on introduction to the tools artists use to draw—and the basic techniques that help bring those materials to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll experiment with a variety of drawing supplies, compare how they look and behave, and practice essential techniques such as line, value, shading, blending, mark-making, and creating form. You’ll have the opportunity to try different materials and discover which ones best fit the way you like to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is designed for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners, returning artists, or anyone who has ever stood in front of the drawing aisle wondering what all those pencils and supplies actually do!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe’ll explore:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphite pencils and pencil grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal and charcoal pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastels and other drawing media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent types of erasers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlending and drawing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawing papers and surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic line, value, shading and mark-making techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll materials are provided\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this is a great opportunity to experiment before investing in a collection of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 19, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 AM–1 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$20 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_100x100.png?v=1787002130\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Sales \u0026amp; Marketing Manager at Alabama Art Supply, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/a\u003e combines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e: Art Foundations series — \u003cem\u003ebuild confidence and essential skills while discovering the materials and techniques artists use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}