“Still Life Drawing” with Lander Burton

  •  Tuesdays, September 9 - December 2, 2025

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am

  • 10 student capacity for this class

  • Lander Art Center - 258 Main Street

Master the Art of Observation: Still Life Drawing

Unleash your artistic potential with Lander Burton, an experienced artist and instructor, in this dynamic still life drawing class! This 12-week course is focused on charcoal drawing from life, with each week dedicated to practicing drawing shells, hand-eye relationships, and carefully arranged still life set-ups. Through steady practice of drawing from life, you will hone your trust in hand, eye, and heart coordination, enhancing all avenues of art making. This class is open to high school students and adults, providing a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Whether you're looking to develop foundational drawing skills or refine your observational abilities, this class will help you grow as an artist while having fun along the way. Let your creativity flow—one charcoal stroke at a time!

Still Life Drawing classes are all held on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-11:00 am.

Tuesday, 9/9/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 9/16/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 9/23/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 9/30/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 10/7/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 10/14/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 10/21/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 10/28/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 11/4/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 11/18/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 11/25/2025 9:00-11:00 am

Tuesday, 12/2/2025 9:00-11:00 am


What you'll learn:

  • Charcoal Drawing Techniques: Develop foundational skills in charcoal for shading, line work, and creating depth.

  • Drawing from Life: Enhance your ability to observe and translate real-life objects into compelling drawings.

  • Hand-Eye-Heart Coordination: Improve your observational skills and develop a stronger connection between what you see and what you draw.

  • Still Life Composition: Learn how to arrange and draw engaging still life set-ups.

  • Art Making Enhancement: Gain skills that will benefit all areas of your artistic endeavors.