Begin your formal creative practice in the traditional method of charcoal drawing. Charcoal pencils and sticks are one of most commonly used tools to draw with. Learn the basics of this fine medium, understand the effectiveness of drawing techniques, and get a formal introduction into the process of creating imagery all on your own. Subjects discussed will include line quality, shading and gradation, cross hatching, and contour drawing. This class is open to all levels. Materials List: Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Paper Drawing (18”x24”)  NewsPrint Pad (18”x24”) Tombow graphite pencil set, pencils B - 6B Paper Blending stumps. Clear Tombow Dual Brush pen Mechanical eraser pens, large and small Kneaded eraser Sandpaper Sharpening Block Pencil sharpener Razor Optional additional materials:  Vine Charcoal (Soft) Compressed charcoal sticks Charcoal pencils (2b, 4b, 6b) White charcoal pencil The Inkstone on 2431 Durant Ave. near the UC Berkeley campus will have supplies and kits available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up. Please view our refund policy at artstudio.berkeley.edu/faqs