Intermediate Drawing with Paul Pietsch

Intermediate Drawing with Paul Pietsch

Class | Registration opens 3/2/2026 12:00 AM EST

Intermediate
4/14/2026-6/16/2026
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EST on Tue
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$525.00

Intermediate Drawing with Paul Pietsch

Class | Registration opens 3/2/2026 12:00 AM EST

Intermediate Drawing will build on the concepts and skills explored in the Washington Studio School’s three Introductory Drawing courses, focusing on uniting them to develop drawing structure as well as personal vision. In particular, the course will reinforce the use of line, shape, value and texture to create plastic space by exploring the principles of design, compositional strategies and interpretive perception. Through observational drawing—translating three-dimensional space to a two-dimensional surface—the course will address the potential of abstract design and mark-making as a means of personal expression. Using a variety of mediums, students will concentrate on drawing as a process and not a product, prioritizing composition and interpretation.

PREQUISITE: The Washington Studio School’s three Introductory Drawing courses or similar experience providing students with knowledge of how to use line, shape, value and texture to draw representationally from observation.

This class fulfills the Intermediate Drawing requirement for Certificate Students. 

  • Classes will be held on Federal Holidays unless otherwise communicated by your instructor. 

  • Your instructor has provided a list of materials required to participate fully in this class. 

    If you have any questions about specifics or what is needed week-to-week, please reach out to your instructor via the email in your confirmation letter. 


    Paper:

    • 1 pad of 14” x 17” and 18”x24” white bond drawing paper (70lb or heavier) 

    • 2 sheets of 19”x24” or larger Bristol board (100lb; vellum surface)


    Drawing Media: 

    • 5 pencils: 2H, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B 

    • 1 box of soft vine charcoal 

    • 3 sticks of Conte crayon: 1 black, 1 sanguine and 1 white 

    • 1 bottle of black ink (1 oz.; Sumi or India ink) 


    Drawing Tools and Other Materials:

    • 1 reed pen 

    • 2 kneaded erasers 

    • 1 bamboo brush

    • Scissors

    • Household glue (or acrylic matte medium, which works better)

    OPTIONAL:

    • 1 portfolio to carry your paper 

    • 1 pad of 18"x24" newsprint paper 

    • 1 can of aerosol fixative spray (400 ml) or hairspray 

    • 1 supply container for your drawing materials (a tackle or toolbox can be used)

    • 2 large binder clips

    • Conte crayon

    • Compressed charcoal 

Paul Pietsch

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