{"product_id":"graphite-portraitureart-class-wed-6-17-26-5-30p","title":"Graphite Portraiture Art Class Wed. 6.17.26 @ 5:30P","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBecca Black,  \u003cstrong\u003eNew Instructor \u003c\/strong\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWednesday June 17th, 2026 from 5:30-8:30 pm- In Person at Blue Moose Art Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the skills and techniques used to create a successful portrait in this welcoming, step-by-step drawing class. Students will learn how to simplify the often intimidating process of drawing faces by building confidence through approachable techniques and guided instruction. Beginning with contour line drawing, the class will progress into gridding methods and value shading to help students develop accuracy, proportion, and depth in their work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease submit a photo to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:bblack4766@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebluemooseclasses@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the subject title \"portraiture class\" by June 13th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will create a portrait of their choice by submitting a reference image before class. The instructor will prepare the image in black and white and size it appropriately for the grid process. As students work through their portraits, they will gain a deeper understanding of proportion, comparison, and observational drawing techniques in a method that artists have relied on for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that we do know that things come up, so our class cancellation policy reasonably accommodates our valuable customers and is respectful of our instructors’ time and effort to prepare for and purchase materials for classes. We ask that if you must reschedule, please do so as far in advance as possible. Cancellations within 24 Hours prior forfeit the class fee, and no show forfeits the class fee. If the class minimum size is not met within 2 days before the class, the instructor or the gallery reserves the right to cancel the class. Students will be notified by phone and given full class credit. These students will be contacted first if the class is rescheduled.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you would like to request this class at another time, let us\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/200484922525050\"\u003e know\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Becca Black-RNB-I-252","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49932797051157,"sku":"RNB-I-252 class 50","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/8388\/2517\/files\/Liao_N_Drawing_Self_Portrait2.jpg?v=1779473864","url":"https:\/\/bluemooseartgallery.com\/products\/graphite-portraitureart-class-wed-6-17-26-5-30p","provider":"Blue Moose Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}