Tickets: $195 for five sessions on Thursday evenings, May 20-June 17, 6:30-9pm

Have you always wanted to draw but don’t know how to begin? Are you convinced that you can’t be taught? In this class, the fundamentals of drawing will be learned in an atmosphere of encouragement and support. Each week the class will study an element of drawing including line, shape, negative space, value, shadows, blending, edges, composition and perspective, This course is based on the book “Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain” which emphasizes the importance of learning how to see in order to know how to draw. The fee is $195 plus materials listed below.

Learn more about Paula on her website: http://www.paulagottlieb.com

To register, please call the Center at (413) 584-7327 or email us at ncfa@nohoarts.org. Please include your name, address, and telephone contact. Course fees are payable in advance by check to "NCFA" and can be mailed to the Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South Street, Northampton MA 01060. We do not accept credit cards.

Materials for "No Fear of Drawing"

1 HB Pencil
1 #6 or #8 Graphite Stick
1 #6 or #8 Woodless Pencil
1 stick or pencil of Black Conte
Pad of inexpensive sketch or drawing paper, at least 11”x17” (not newsprint)
Kneaded eraser, any size
Blending Stump
Drawing Board

These materials can be purchased at the Guild Art Centre, 102 Main Street, Northampton. Mention you are taking class with Paula Gottlieb for 10% discount