Sharpen Your Drawing Techniques using Faber-Castell Pencils & Markers

Franz Spohn will help you achieve your artistic target using Faber-Castell’s Polychromos colored pencils, Albrecht Dürer watercolor pencils, and markers. Franz will discuss and demonstrate the individual properties and techniques of these premium drawing implements singularly and then use them together in a demonstration of multimedia combinations. ­Choose your own simple object to draw from, or follow along with Franz. As we wrap up, Franz will show us how to turn our drawings into pop-up cards.

This virtual event will be recorded and posted to our YouTube Channel following the live event. Registered attendees will receive a follow-up thank-you email that includes a link to the video.

*Note About Supplies:

Some of the supplies will be provided in the Free Sample Kit with the purchase of your ticket (Sample kit order separately at the link provided upon ticket purchase. We’ve provided recommended additional supplies in the Supply List below.)

SAMPLE KIT:

Upon registration, you will receive a link to order your Free Sample Kit that includes some of the supplies you'll need to participate in the Virtual Workshop. Additional supplies are not required, but will enhance your experience during the event (see supply list below)*. Order your Free Sample Kit by Sunday, December 14, to receive it before the event.

Sample kit includes:

1 Polychromos 107 Cadmium Yellow

1 Polychromos 145 Light Phthalo Blue

1 Polychromos 219 Deep Scarlet Red

1 Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencil 109 Dark Chrome Yellow

1 Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencil 112 Leaf Green

1 Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencil 219 Deep Scarlet Red

1 Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Marker 107 Cadmium Yellow

1 Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Marker 219 Deep Scarlet Red

1 Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Marker 136 Purple Violet

2 Sheets of Stonehenge White, 8.5”x11*

Please note: Registration for the workshop is required to receive the sample kit. We can only send one sample kit per workshop registration. If you are ordering sample kits for multiple registrations, please indicate the first and last names of all registered persons in the notes/comments section of your order. Sample kits can only be sent to addresses in the United States.

SUPPLY LIST:

Polychromos Colored Pencils: Cadmium Yellow *, Light Phthalo Blue*, Deep Scarlet Red*

Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencils: Dark Chrome Yellow*, Leaf Green*, Deep Scarlet Red*

Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers: Cadmium Yellow*, Purple Violet*, Deep Scarlet Red*

2 Sheets of Stonehenge White, 8.5”x11*

Castell 9000 Double Hole Sharpener or any other F/C sharpener

FC Professional Water Brush

FC Kneaded Eraser XL

FC Dust-Free Vinyl Eraser

Clic & Go Collapsible Water Cup

Chamois or paper towels

Q-Tips

Baby oil or mineral oil and a small cup for "oil"

Glue dots or glue stick/double stick tape

Craft scissors

*Samples of these items are included in the free sample kit (order separately; link provided in Order Confirmation Email upon registration)

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ABOUT FRANZ:

Franz Spohn is an artist of many talents. He earned his M.F.A. in printmaking and drawing from the Ohio State University. He has had numerous solo exhibitions and completed projects including at the National Science Museum, London, the Museum of Art & Design, NYC, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium, Times Square, NYC, Pacifico Gallery, NYC and Target Corporation (several venues in Wash. D.C., Los Angeles, Orlando, the Bronx, Minneapolis among others). His work has been highlighted on the Food and Gameshow channels as well as a segment for Ripley’s Believe or Not series. Franz has illustrated children’s books and covers for Doubleday Publishers, NYC as well as hosted and co-produced two PBS instructional art series for children. Franz has been a consultant for over 40 years for a variety of art material manufacturers (demos, Zooms, videos, lesson plans, etc.) and for the last 15 years with Faber-Castell. He is presently Professor Emeritus at Penn West University (formerly Edinboro University of PA). He happily resides and creates in the repurposed 1891 country church with his two crazy orange cats in northwest Pennsylvania.