Fall and Winter 2011/2012 Classes


Classical Life Drawing and Sketching
2012 Winter : 8 classes
Dates: Saturdays, February 18 to April 14 (no class on March 3)
Tuition: $250

2012 Spring I : 6 classes
Dates: Saturdays, April 21 to May 26
Tuition: $195

All sessions:
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: The School of Representational Art.
Instructors: Ben Rathbone & Jessica Smit

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This class offers the opportunity to learn the traditional academic approach to realistic life drawing. It comprises of individual instruction in a group drawing setting. The themes of the class focus on proportion, line, contour, value, and gesture. Beginning students will be shown the sight-size method of drawing. The Comparative drawing method will be demonstrated to more advanced students as necessary. Students will work from short gesture studies, single day poses, and multi-day poses. This class is open to students of all levels of ability.


General Information:
On-going enrollment accepted after start dates. Minimum registration required to run course. Dates are subject to change with notice to students. Supply list available upon registration.

Pre-registration required for new and continuing students. Please contact SORA by email at sora_art@yahoo.com to register before mailing in payments and registration form to Bruno Surdo. Please make all checks payable to SORA. We only accept checks for payment.

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All classes will take place at:
School of Representational Art
116 W. Illinois
7th floor
Chicago, IL

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*No elevator operator will be available during weekends or evening. Please buzz intercom for entrance to building.*

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