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WHS Figure Study - Winter 2019

FIGURE STUDY is a contemporary study for drawing the human figure using classical references. Sessions will include live models every week, a wide variety of media, guest lecturers, working artists from the community, and multiple instructors. The class has been designed as a “must” for students assembling a strong portfolio.

➢ Class Foci:

o Media techniques includes charcoal, pastel, ink & other

o Development of drawing with gesture, contour, shading, speed, line variety

o Working with allegorical (story telling) themes

o Building confidence and character

➢ Figure Study is TUESDAY NIGHT !!!! Dates:

o Jan. 21, 28

o Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25

o (Optional, Recommended) Thurs. late Feb. (date TBA) Portfolio Review Night for Art Scholarship Alert (By Appointment Only – All students welcome - call or email Mrs. Kubu and/or Mr. Gere for an 15 minute appointment with a panel of artists)

o March 3, 10, 17 (final night, polish work & critique)

o DATE TBA – PORTFOLIO DEADLINE TO LANSING ART GALLERY FOR ART SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!!! Go to for details

o March 24 (Adults only) – bring friends and a donation for the models – go out after for a networking session)

➢ Time: 6 – 8 PM

➢ Destination: Williamston High School, Room D-9

Enter the high school at door #26 by the hornet sculpture.

➢ Cost: $160. Includes all materials, snack & fees.

➢ Weekly drop-in price is $25

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Due to material costs, I would like 30 students to commit to taking the class before winter break. This way I may pay for instructors, pay for the facility, order supplies, and pay my models ASAP. Please submit payment BEFORE WINTER BREAK (DEC. 20).

➢ Mrs. Meagan Kubu

(Teacher)

C/O WHS Room D9

3939 Vanneter Rd.

Williamston, MI 48895

KubuM@

Mrs. Liz Wylegala

(Teacher)

C/O St. Martha’s

wylegalaliz@

Mr. Jon Gere

(Organizer)

C/O WMS Room C5

3845 Vanneter Rd. Room C5

GereJ@

Google Phone #:

(313)444-8703

If there is a snow day in Williamston, please assume class is postponed one week. Please follow for more information, and email gerej@ with any questions

See You There! Mr. Gere

|Week: |Dates: |Time: |Theme: |What to Expect: |

|One |Tues. |6 – 8 PM |Sketching Body Weight and Proportions |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

| |Jan. 21 | | | |

|Two |Tues. |6 – 8 PM |Reclining Figure Night |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

| |Jan. 28 | |w/ Emphasis on Hands & Feet | |

|Three |Tues. |6 - 8 PM |Allegory (Story Telling) Night – Theme Rooms |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

| |Feb. 4 | | | |

|Four |Tues. |6 - 8 PM |Portrait Night |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

| |Feb. 11 | | | |

|Five |Tues. |6 - 8 PM |Multiple Figure Night |Bring a hat – The more flamboyant, the better! |

| |Feb. 18 | | |There will be a prize for the best hat/s. |

| | | | |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

|Six |Tues. |6 - 8 PM |Big Drawing Night – Oil Bar |Wear appropriate clothing for VERY messy media. |

| |Feb. 25 | | | |

|Seven |Tues. |6 - 8 PM |Motion Night |Wear appropriate clothing for VERY messy media. |

| |March 3 | | | |

|Eight |Tues. |6 - 8 PM |Large Animal Night |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

| |March 10 | | | |

|*By Appt. |Thurs. |6 - 8 PM |Portfolio Review Night |Meet with art instructors for 15 min. |

| |Late Feb. Date | |Sign-up in Advance w/ Mr. Gere, Students will be given a |Pick your Portfolio. Get Feedback. |

| |TBA | |10 - 15 minute window. |Bring all your work from your past few years to be assessed by art instructors. |

|Nine |Tues . |6 – 8 PM |Polish your Portfolio |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

| |17 | | | |

|* |FRI. |Before 11:55 pm |ART SCHOLARSHIP ALERT |DROP-OFF YOUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO TO LANSING ART GALLERY |

| |Date TBA | |(HS students only) | |

|N/A |Tues. |6 – 8 PM |Adult Professional Development & |Wear appropriate clothing for messy media. |

| |March 24 | |Recruitment Night |Adults only. Bring other adults! |

2019 Figure Study Schedule

* Optional, but recommended.

Enrollment Permission Slip

Please Return with $160

Before Jan. 12th, please mail this form and payment to:

Mr. Jon Gere

C/O Williamston High School

3845 Vanneter Rd.

Williamston, MI 48895

Please include w/ check & fill out on-line at:



Please enroll before Winter Break.

This is a wonderful all-ages opportunity!

Please share this information with a friend or relative!

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NEW STUDENT COUPON!! If you have not attended Figure Study before, we will give you a (one-time only) $5-off COUPON. Check here to redeem!

Would you like to assist with providing snacks for class? If so, please check a date if you would be willing to bring a treat to share:

□ Jan. 21 (Week 1)

□ Jan. 28 (Week 2)

□ Feb. 4 (Week 3)

□ Feb. 11 (Week 4)

□ Feb. 18 (Week 5)

□ Feb. 25 (Week 6)

□ Mar. 3 (Week 7)

□ March 10 (Week 8)

□ March 17 (Week 9)

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