VIRTUAL | Drawn to Figures

Discover your inner artist in this live virtual drawing workshop. Facilitated by artist Jill Galloway, each program will highlight a Portrait Gallery exhibition or portrait from the collection. Open to all skill levels, ages 18 and up. Please see below for materials suggested for individual sessions.

The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 12-24 hours in advance of the program. The email will come from Eventbrite. Please only register for yourself. We will only be allowing participants into the meeting if their name (and email address) is on the registration list.

The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have questions about the accessibility of this program, or if you would like to request real-time captioning (CART), sign language interpretation, or any other accommodations, please contact Vanessa Jones at jonesve@si.edu. Two weeks advance notice is appreciated for requesting accommodations.

In order to register and participate in this program, you must be 18 or older, or be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Thursday, May 2nd @ 11:00 a.m. ET

How to draw feet

Learn how to draw feet. Participants are welcome to have with them paper, pencils, and an eraser.

Thursday, May 23rd @ 11:00 a.m. ET

Light sources and shading techniques

Learn about light sources and different shading techniques. Participants are welcome to have with them paper, pencils, and an eraser.

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