Monday, Wednesday, Friday – July 21, 23, 25 @ 9:00 AM – Noon
Class limited to 12
$140 per person, all materials supplied by the teacher
Ages 16+

Participants with little or no drawing experience and those with extensive drawing experience with media other than colored pencil will benefit from this course. Through structured initial exercises, participants will learn several basic colored pencil techniques, which they will then apply in drawing a variety of subjects on various papers. Observational drawing and color theory will be emphasized. All materials will be provided for the class, including a basic but professional grade pencil set that will be given to all participants so that they have their own opportunity for application and exploration when the class is over.

About Gerry Mann

Gerry Mann is a retired educator with 31 years of teaching experience in the arts and sciences. After 17 years of instruction in biological, earth, and environmental sciences, he transitioned to the art studio in 2004. In 2007, he earned his Master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in painting and printmaking, and then in 2013 he became a National Board certified art instructor. During his last 14 years in the classroom, he taught all levels of secondary art, including college-level drawing and design through the College Board’s Advanced Placement program. When producing his own art, landscapes are his favorite subject, and he currently paints when time permits as he works to finish a retirement home in Laporte. This will be his third summer teaching for EMFA.