Getting Started with Charcoal & Chalks

Are you interested in drawing with charcoal or chalks but not sure how to get started? In this course artist and illustrator, Mary Jane Begin will introduce you to charcoal and chalks. This class is perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics of the medium in order to begin a drawing practice. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the know-how to start experimenting and drawing with charcoal and chalks!

In this class you’ll learn:

• All about the different types of charcoals and chalks and how they work
• Which supplies and papers to use when working with charcoals and chalks
• How to begin making simple marks and shapes to familiarize yourself with the medium

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• Class Introduction
• Types of Charcoals
• Demo: Stumps for Charcoal
• Demo: Erasers to Create Lines in Charcoal
• Demo: Add Chalk to Charcoal
• Surfaces for Charcoals & Chalks
• Demo: Tonality on Spray Fixed Surface
• Demo: Pull Pigment From Non Spray Fixed Surface
• Demo: Charcoal & Chalk on Colored Paper