Drawing 101 with the Ogden Museum

Wednesdays in June and July, join Michelle Pontiff, Museum Educator at New Orleans' Ogden Museum of Southern Art, for a series of stress-free, beginner-level online drawing classes designed to improve on and build your drawing skills. Participants are encouraged to tune in each week to learn a new technique and need only a pencil, eraser, and paper to join in. Optional additional materials for each class are suggested in each sessions’ description. 6 pm–7 pm. Online registration is free, but if you are able, please consider a donation of $10 to help the museum continue to present creative arts programming inspired by Southern art and artists. This month, sign up for:

• June 24: Blind Contour Line Drawing: Hone your artistic hand-eye coordination with blind contouring. Practice your skills solo or try your hand at drawing a portrait of your housemates or family members. Optional materials: pen, markers or charcoal.

• June 25: (Special Event) Sketching Demo Workshop: The Monuments Men are known for rescuing priceless art pieces from the Nazis. Works such as the Mona Lisa, Beethoven's original manuscript of his Sixth Symphony, and the golden Bust of Charlemagne were recovered through their missions. In appreciation for artworks of all kinds, enjoy a short sketching workshop with Michelle Pontiff, Education Coordinator, from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art! This event is a collaboration with the World War II Museum. Watch on Zoom or Facebook.

• July 1, Exploring Light and Shadow: Creating depth and realism in drawing starts with an understanding of light. In this exercise, draw a stylized image by blocking out the light and dark areas of your subject. Optional materials: charcoal.

• July 8, Exploring Mark-making and Pattern: Explore different mark-making techniques. Use your newfound skills to create an artwork based on pattern and repetition. Optional materials: pen, ink, or markers.

• July 15, Abstract Drawing: Learn how to use a viewfinder to compose an abstract work of art. Additional materials: magazine image and scissors. Optional materials: cardstock, X-Acto knife, colored pencils, pastels, or markers.

• July 22, Still Life: Learn to Draw Your Favorite House Plant: Use all of the skills and techniques you have learned throughout the series to draw your favorite house plant. Additional materials: house plant or image of plant. Optional materials: color pencils, pastels, or markers

To register, visit ogdenmuseum.org.