Drawing with the Left Side (Introductory Level)
Drawing with the Left Side (Introductory Level)
Date: September 21 – November 16, 2026 (Mondays, 8 weeks)
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Paulina Osorio
Fee: $170.48 + HST (Members) | $194.35 + HST (Non-Members)
Ages: 18+
In this class, you’ll learn to draw using the left hemisphere of your brain, pushing your imagination and creativity to the limit.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or a complete beginner, the idea is to draw without preconceived notions and let your intuition guide your strokes. Each class will include a relaxing activity designed to help you practice mindfulness and feel more confident each day.
Dare to try this new mental exercise. (No class on October 12)
Materials:
sketch paper
pencils
eraser
sharpener
a ruler
Week 1: Objectives:
Learn about different drawing materials, including paper, pencils, and erasers, and understand the qualities of each material for creating professional artworks.
Week 2: Objectives:
Learn about colour scales and tones, and understand the importance of using the correct material to represent light and shadow.
Week 3: Objectives:
Learn how to represent light and shadow in simple volumes as spheres, cubes and cones.
Week 4: Objectives:
Learn about composition and understand the differences between two-dimensional drawing and representing three-dimensional objects.
Week 5: Objectives:
Sketch from nature. Observe different patterns and forms found in nature and represent them using shapes, light and shadow.
Week 6: Objectives:
Explore drawing with both hemispheres of the brain. Learn and practice different ways the brain processes information and translate these observations into shapes and drawings on paper.
Week 7: Objectives:
Develop your own style. Find inspiration in colours, shapes or themes that you recognize as part of the human experience. Select an image or create one to use as the basis for your final project.
Develop and complete the final project. Learn how to prepare, frame, and preserve the artwork for exhibition and conservation.
Advance registration for members begins September 1
General registration for non-members September 14
(How to become a member with Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design)
For more information on this program or to register, email tammy@capebretoncraft.com