Perspective is a system of rules that was invented/discovered in the Renaissance; these rules enable us to create a realistic three-dimensional space on a flat surface. Learn how to make both one-point and two-point perspective drawings, and learn to create a realistic space.

• Week 1: The basics of one-point perspective—connecting shapes with 90° edges
• Week 2: Continuing with one-point perspective—connecting additional shapes, including letters
• Week 3: Create a city with one point perspective. Two styles of a city can be used, one with a street that goes back into the distance and another with buildings that are parallel to the viewer.
• Week 4: Two-point perspective
• Week 5: Make a checkerboard in one-point and another in two-point perspective

Necessary materials to bring to class: graph paper, pencils, erasers, rulers, tape, masking tape, and plain paper. Pencils: 2B, 2H and 4H (useful for making thin, erasable lines).

Other materials: those who would like to explore more can add collage elements, watercolor pencils and watercolors to their work. Also recommended: a book about perspectives (can be borrowed from the library) and the instructor’s Pinterest page.