Composition Lab: Making Images Intentionally-Learn how to make stronger images with intention. In this 4-week workshop, we’ll explore the foundational building blocks of composition (framing, cropping, balance, focal emphasis, and visual flow) to help you create work that feels satisfying and deliberate. Through short demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and open studio time, you’ll learn to improve your layouts and apply these ideas to the media you choose. Whether you’re returning to your creative practice or building confidence, this class will help you as it emphasizes seeing and making choices, rather than technical perfection. You’ll leave with a series of resolved compositional studies and tools you can apply across drawing, painting, and other media.
Classes will include brief demos, guided exercises, group discussion, and time for individual exploration. All levels welcome; however students should note that this class will not focus on mechanics or concepts of drawing. The class will primarily focus on dry media and black-and-white work. Students should bring materials they are comfortable working with (ink, graphite, charcoal, etc.). Some shared materials will be provided; a full materials list will be sent prior to the first class.
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Danielle Hood
No experience required
4 week sessions
1/21-2/11
10am-12pm
Meets once a week (Wednesdays)
Some materials provided (list will be sent)
If the inventory for this class is empty, you may join the waitlist by filling out this form.