Beginner Drawing Workshops + Classes

$240.00

Learn foundational techniques: line, shape, shading, and perspective. Build confidence while progressing from simple sketches to still life in pencil and charcoal.

Ideal for: Beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their drawing fundamentals.

What you’ll gain:

A solid foundation in drawing techniques
Understanding of proportion, perspective, and shading
Skills to approach more advanced art projects with ease and creativity

Dates to choose from below:

2026 Winter 6-week Mondays - Jan 5 - Feb 9 - 1-3:30pm
2026 Winter 6-week Thursdays - Jan 8 - Feb 12 - 6-8:30pm

Class Requirements:

Sessions are in-person held once weekly, on Mondays OR Thursdays (not both) at Mainframe Studios #271 in Des Moines, IA.
Full tuition is required to reserve your spot. Registration is not complete until full payment is received. Please ensure that you are able to attend the sessions as no refunds will be given once class has begun.
Be sure you are able to attend the sessions when you register. Makeup classes will be few and far between due to limited classes and class numbers. Any missed class may be made up during the next session if space allows, but no credit will be given.
See Supply List below.

Learn foundational techniques: line, shape, shading, and perspective. Build confidence while progressing from simple sketches to still life in pencil and charcoal.

Ideal for: Beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their drawing fundamentals.

What you’ll gain:

A solid foundation in drawing techniques
Understanding of proportion, perspective, and shading
Skills to approach more advanced art projects with ease and creativity

Dates to choose from below:

2026 Winter 6-week Mondays - Jan 5 - Feb 9 - 1-3:30pm
2026 Winter 6-week Thursdays - Jan 8 - Feb 12 - 6-8:30pm

Class Requirements:

Sessions are in-person held once weekly, on Mondays OR Thursdays (not both) at Mainframe Studios #271 in Des Moines, IA.
Full tuition is required to reserve your spot. Registration is not complete until full payment is received. Please ensure that you are able to attend the sessions as no refunds will be given once class has begun.
Be sure you are able to attend the sessions when you register. Makeup classes will be few and far between due to limited classes and class numbers. Any missed class may be made up during the next session if space allows, but no credit will be given.
See Supply List below.

Dates:

Supply List

Beginning Drawing | Basic Drawing Class Tanya Wilhite, Instructor
Mainframe Studio #271

ONE 18 x 24” Drawing/Sketch Pad (https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-400-
series-drawing-paper-pad-18-x-24-24-sheets/ or https://www.jerrysartarama.com/
soho-drawing-heavyweight-drawing-pads or similar)
Charcoal Pencils: (Hard, Medium, Soft) (I like General’s Peel & Sketch Pencils)
White pastel pencil
Kneaded Eraser
This is a great set to get started which includes many of the drawing items noted above:
https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-charcoal-pencil-drawing-kit- no-15/
OPTIONAL:
1-2 sheets Canson Mi-Tientes toned/colored drawing paper
Sketchbook or notebook for note taking
Masking tape or artist tape
Conte Crayons (2 per box): Black, Terra Cotta and/or Brown • Other pencils (white, extra soft charcoal, etc.)
Other erasers