Everyday Drawing: January

Whether you are starting your drawing practice or looking to refresh your skills, join world-renowned exhibiting artist Lisa Barsumian for a one-day immersive drawing workshop designed to enhance your observational skills and strengthen your mark-making abilities.

 Lisa Barsumian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her travels across the USA and abroad to her unique teaching and art-making practice. Her drawing, painting, and printmaking style highlights and elevates the quiet, intimate moments of everyday life. Now a resident of Jamestown, RI, and represented by Jeff Soderbergh Fine Art in Portsmouth, RI, and Wellfleet, MA, we are excited to welcome Lisa to the Jamestown Arts Center studios for this special in-person workshop. In Lisa’s words, “Drawing is a practice. It’s about seeing first and then simply making marks that—more or less—reflect what is seen. In this workshop, we’ll use black ink on white paper to draw the everyday objects that surround us—a vitamin bottle, coffee cups, a spoon, a favorite shoe, a vase of flowers. You may be surprised by the simplicity and harmony found in this way of working. Artists of all levels are welcome; just bring an open mind.”

 Please note: This workshop will be held twice this winter, on January 25 and February 22. These sessions are standalone - they are not cumulative. Students are welcome (but not required) to attend both workshops to deepen their drawing experience.

Scholarships available! Fill out an application here.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

• A student withdrawing before the start of a class, workshop, or camp, must notify the Jamestown Arts Center of their intent to withdraw ten (10) business days or more before the start date to receive the class fee less a 3.5% processing fee.

• A student withdrawing from a class, workshop, or camp less than ten (10) business days but more than five (5) business days before the start date must notify the Jamestown Arts Center of their intent to withdraw to receive the class fee less a 25% processing fee.

• A student withdrawing from a class, workshop, or camp less than five (5) business days before the start date must notify the Jamestown Arts Center of his/her intent to withdraw and is not entitled to a refund nor will receive a credit (unless an extreme medical issue arises).

• We do not offer pro-rates to attend part of a course.

• The Jamestown Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any course, class, camp or workshop. In the event of cancellation, full refunds will be granted. Classes that are cancelled mid-session will be refunded for any remaining cancelled classes.

• Classes, workshops or camps postponed because of weather or factors beyond our control will be made up, if possible, at the end of the session. The JAC follows the school cancellation policy of North Kingstown School Department.