Short-term Classes in Austin

At Atelier Dojo, we are dedicated to fostering the next generation of artists. We offer 6-week classes led by nationally recognized artists in an intimate and welcoming environment in Austin. We believe art education should be accessible to everyone which is why we offer classes to all skill levels with evening and weekend flexibility! Our immersive adult art classes focus on the fundamentals and classical skills of realism art through drawing and painting. From figure drawing and painting to portrait painting, our art classes in Austin can help artists discover their artistic potential and learn valuable skills. Explore our upcoming classes below and register today! 

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Figure Drawing

Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm

6 classes: $450 (includes model fees)

Starts May 1, 2025

INSTRUCTOR:

Danny Grant

Prerequisites:

None

Class Description:

This class is designed to teach students a step-by-step process for approaching every figure drawing. We'll learn to take our drawings from a series of simple, flat, two-dimensional shapes to clean, organic line drawings and, ultimately, to fully rendered three-dimensional figure drawings. We'll use tools like comparative measuring, and learn to judge relationships better by focusing on points, tilts, and shapes. Students will also learn to judge value relationships better by studying the nature of the various forms of the figure and how they relate in space to the light source.

Supply List:

• Graphite pencils - 2B, B, HB, H, 2H (more HB than the others)

• Strathmore 400 Medium Drawing Paper 18 x 24 (Brown cover)

• Kneaded eraser

• Pencil sharpener

GESTURE drawing BOOTCAMP

Mondays 6-10pm (4 hours)

6 classes: $500 (includes model fee)

Starts July 7th, 2025

Instructor:

Pedro Cardoso

Class Description:

In this intensive Gesture Drawing course, students will learn how to capture the essence and energy of the human figure. Pedro will demonstrate how to use line and tone to achieve the impression of the pose, while breaking down the mechanics of the human body into a series of simplified concepts. Through the course students will use different drawing techniques varying from line drawing to mass drawing, as well as sepia and white chalk on toned paper. For the purposes of gesture drawing, model’s poses will be limited to 1, 2, and 3 minute poses. This class compliments the topics covered in Pedro's Constructive Figure Drawing Class.

Days 1 and 2:
        Pedro will demonstrate how to use lines as a drawing technique. He will explain how lines can be used to describe shapes in space, as well as rhythms that move through the body. Students will use charcoal pencils on newsprint in class.

Days 3 and 4:
        Pedro will demonstrate how to use mass as a drawing technique. He will explain how to combine mass and line for expressive purposes, as well as the advantage of working with tone. Students will use willow charcoal and charcoal pencils on strathmore drawing paper in class.

Days 5 and 6:
        Pedro will demonstrate how to use lines and masses together as a drawing technique. He will explain how to work with toned paper, and how to use white chalk and highlights for expressive drawing. Students will use willow sepia and white chalks on toned paper in class.

SUPPLY LIST:

• Paper: Strathmore 400 Series 18”x24” Sketch Pad - White

• Strathmore 400 Series 19"x24" Toned Sketch Paper Tan

• General’s Charcoal Pencil 2B and HB. Two to three of each.

• Willow Charcoal, boxes of 3 or more.

• Sepia pastel pencils or sticks. Koh-I-noor brand is recommended. 1-2 of each.

• White Chalk pencil or sticks.

• Koh-I-Noor Gioconda pencil recommended. 1-2 of each.

• Kneaded Eraser

• Paper Stumps

• Exacto Knife or Box Cutter knife. Box Cutter recommended.