Paria Shahverdi
Drawing Course: From Foundational Skills to Advanced Drawing Practices
A Four-Semester Class (eight weekly sessions each)
Wednesdays | 1:00-4:00PM | $350 – $1,550
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Led by interdisciplinary artist and educator Paria Shahverdi, this comprehensive four-semester drawing program offers a progressive exploration of drawing, beginning with fundamental techniques and advancing toward more complex approaches to artistic practice.
Designed to develop both technical proficiency and creative independence, the course combines practical exercises, live demonstrations, visual presentations, and discussions of significant artists and their work. Participants will explore different methods of observation, representation, and experimentation while developing a deeper understanding of drawing as both a technical discipline and a means of personal expression.
Throughout the program, students will engage with a variety of instructional approaches, including guided drawing exercises, demonstrations, presentations, artist references, books, and visual materials. These resources will introduce participants to different artistic traditions, techniques, and ways of thinking about drawing, encouraging them to develop their observational abilities and expand their individual creative practices.
Each eight-week semester builds upon the knowledge and experience gained in the preceding one, allowing students to gradually strengthen their skills, expand their visual vocabulary, and develop increasingly sophisticated approaches to drawing.
The four semesters are designed as a continuous educational progression, with students completing each level before advancing to the next.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00 PM (January 20 – October 6, 2027)
WHERE: In person at the Main Studios, Arts Letters & Numbers | 1548 Burden Lake Road, Averill Park, NY
FORMAT: Four progressive semesters, each consisting of eight weekly, three-hour sessions. Each semester builds upon the previous one. Registration is required.
COST: Tuition is charged separately for each semester.
Semester 1: $350 | Semester 2: $375 | Semester 3: $400 | Semester 4: $425
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Led by interdisciplinary artist and educator Paria Shahverdi, this comprehensive four-semester drawing program offers a progressive exploration of drawing, beginning with fundamental techniques and advancing toward more complex approaches to artistic practice.
Designed to develop both technical proficiency and creative independence, the course combines practical exercises, live demonstrations, visual presentations, and discussions of significant artists and their work. Participants will explore different methods of observation, representation, and experimentation while developing a deeper understanding of drawing as both a technical discipline and a means of personal expression.
Throughout the program, students will engage with a variety of instructional approaches, including guided drawing exercises, demonstrations, presentations, artist references, books, and visual materials. These resources will introduce participants to different artistic traditions, techniques, and ways of thinking about drawing, encouraging them to develop their observational abilities and expand their individual creative practices.
Each eight-week semester builds upon the knowledge and experience gained in the preceding one, allowing students to gradually strengthen their skills, expand their visual vocabulary, and develop increasingly sophisticated approaches to drawing.
The four semesters are designed as a continuous educational progression, with students completing each level before advancing to the next.
