From Shadow to Form: Portrait Drawing Intensive
Instructor: David Kassan
May 22 – 25 (Thurs.-Sun.)
9am-4pm
Tuition: $825
Drawing Demonstration Wednesday May 21, 6-9pm
This comprehensive four-day workshop is designed for artists who want to deepen their understanding of portrait drawing from life, using charcoal as the primary medium. Over the course of four immersive days, participants will work directly from live models, exploring advanced drawing techniques to capture the human portrait with accuracy and emotion. Each day will feature a balance of demonstration and personalized coaching, starting with a 3-hour morning demonstration followed by a 3-hour afternoon session dedicated to hands-on practice with individual feedback. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, this workshop will provide a solid foundation for developing essential life-drawing skills.
About the Artist
David Kassan studied painting and art history at Syracuse University, the Art Students League of New York, and the National Academy School of Fine Art. He has lectured at many schools around the country including Savannah College of Art and Design, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Laguna College of Art, Rochester Institute of Technology, Arizona State University, Western Illinois University, Syracuse University, the National Academy School of Fine Art, Centre College and the University of Alabama.
He has taught at the National Academy School of Fine Art, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the Salmagundi Club and at the 72nd Street Studio. David has conducted many international painting seminars, including workshops in Iceland, Australia, South Africa, Italy, Portugal, Belgium and Spain. He has been a contributor to many different art publications, including a two-year column in Drawing Magazine on the topic of understanding anatomy.
Workshops Payment and Refund Policies
Due to limited class space, tuition is non-refundable. A credit for tuition may be issued up to
30 days before the first workshop class. No credit will be issued after that time. Credits are valid from one year of issue. Registration and enrollment is first-come, first-served with full tuition due at time of registration.
Continuing Education and Emerging Artists School-year Program Payment and Refund Policies
Due to limited class space, tuition must be paid in full at time of registration. A $100 fee is applied for cancellation up to the first class. No refunds will be issued after the first class.
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