The Elements of Art

6 hours or up to 5 days
Skill level: all levels

Kick-start your creativity and learn about the basic elements of good design through a series of short, hands-on exercises. Learn why some colors fizz while others explode, why some quilts calm and some excite. A few simple tools from the artists kit will help you take your work, whether traditional or contemporary, to the next level.

Student Gallery

Students will discuss some of the basic principles of design including focal point, line, texture, color, shape and motion. Quick, hands-on exercises will help the student to understand and impliment these principles in their own artwork. We view and discuss great artworks and have very positive and helpful critique sessions in multi-day workshops.

Supplies: 6hr class (contact Lyric for supplies for a 5 day class)

  • 8” x 10” (or around that size) sketchbook (spiral bound is easiest)
  • quart sized zip-loc bag of scrap fabric that you don’t mind sharing
    include some neutrals (white, creme, beige), any fibers, or papers are welcome. These will be cut up and shared - don’t bring precious stuff!
  • glue stick
  • scissors
  • pencil
  • optional - digital camera
  • optional - baby wipes (to get glue stick off fingers)

To schedule this class contact Lyric.
Click here for Lyric’s teaching and lecture contract.