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Drawing from Scratch: Line, Shape & Form

Drawing from Scratch

In this class, students will work through exercises for drawing proficiency, learn drawing techniques, and will find new ways of seeing and thinking about drawing. Work with line, shape and form, expressive lines, blind contour, tonal values and learn how to use visual tools to determine proportion and perspective. Instructions in pencil, will include demonstrations and examples of all techniques and exercises, as well as positive feedback.

This class is ideal for absolute beginners or those with experience looking for a refresher. Instruction will provide the visual tools needed to start the journey to good drawing practices.

Details & Registration

Ages: 16+

Dates: Monday, April 13 to May 11, 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sessions: 5

Price: $185 for non-members, $167 with a membership

Materials: Additional Purchase Required - See Materials List

Skill Level: All skill levels

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What Students will Learn

  • Line into shape and Form - blind contour drawing
  • Shading techniques to create form in pencil and pen
  • Using visual tools for proportion and perspective
  • What is Negative Space and why is it important
  • The still life and interconnection

About the Instructor

Stephanie Schirm

Stephanie Schirm began her career as a fashion designer, studying in Europe. While designing in the Toronto fashion district, she also created a number of fashion illustrations for catalogues, storyboards, and advertisements for current Canadian Designers.

She eventually left the fashion industry to become a graduate of OCAD in Communication and Design. Only then to enter the Liturgical world of Design, where she established Labyrinth Studios Inc, designing and manufacturing religious garments and sanctuary décor for Churches across Canada and the US.

Her passion for drawing, painting and designing lead her to sharing her knowledge, over 10 years ago with the Continuing Education in Guelph and as Fashion Illustration instructor for Mohawk College in Hamilton. Since then she has taught in a number of different establishments thorough out the GTA area.

 

Materials

We ask that students have:

  • Hot press (smooth surface) drawing pad or sketchbook no smaller than 9"x12"
  • Pencil Kit (H, HB, B and above) Staedtler Brand
  • White Eraser
  • Kneadable Eraser
  • Xacto Knife
  • Fine Sandpapper

Students are advised to purchase materials after receiving confirmation the class is running as scheduled. Confirmation will be sent to students one week in advance of the start date.