Drawing with Color: Colored Pencil, Soft Pastels and Mixed Media (Ages 12+)
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 06/16/2026
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Color is dynamic. Color is expressive. Color can also be subtle and go unnoticed. This class will explore the use of color in the landscape, in portraiture and in narrative figurative drawings. Is an apple red? What color is flesh? These are questions often asked, but there is never a simple answer. The more you know how to use color the more you will begin to perceive it differently.
Supplies:
11 x 14 Bristol paper pad
Sketchbook
Micron Pens (01, 05)
6B Graphite Pencil
2B Charcoal Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
White Plastic Eraser
Cartridge Eraser
24 to 96 Soft Pastels (NuPastel, Rembrandt, Sennelier are good brands)
24 to 48 Colored Pencils (Prismacolor, Derwent, Faber Castell are good brands)
#12 Watercolor Brush with a good point.
Other papers and supplies will be supplied as needed.
LOCATION:
Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah
Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.
INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Bruce Robertson. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty
DROP-INS WELCOME:
This class IS open for drop-in students. Drop-ins are $25 per class. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.
OPEN STUDIO:
During the first week of class, we will discuss the times and rules of using the studio and equipment during non-class hours. This is only available to students currently registered in the class.
REFUND POLICY:
We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.
TRANSFER POLICY:
We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.
CLASS CANCELLATION:
We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:
When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:
Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.
DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?
Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796
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