Drawing Made Simple: Landscapes with Kerri Shiekman
Adult Classes | Available
In this friendly, beginner-focused landscape drawing class, you’ll learn simple, approachable techniques—like atmospheric perspective and easy one- and two-point perspective—to help you create convincing space without feeling overwhelmed. With gentle guidance, step-by-step demos, and plenty of encouragement, you’ll discover how to place horizons, build depth, and bring landscapes to life using light and value. No drawing experience needed—just a willingness to try and enjoy the process.
• Class is confirmed 1 week prior to start and may be cancelled due to low enrollment
• The suggested levels are guidelines only; please contact us if you have questions
• Late registrations are welcome. Call to have your tuition adjusted
• Please review our policies regarding make-ups, refunds, and enrollment at www.theartguild.org/policies
- Set of graphite pencils
- Plastic Eraser
- Kneaded eraser
- Drawing Paper and/or Sketchbook (size you're comfortable working with)
- Metal Sharpener
- Tombow mono eraser (round or rectangular)
- Electric eraser (optional, but useful)
- Clean fluffy brush (for spreading/blending graphite)
- Blending stumps/tortillons
Kerri Shiekman
Kerri Shiekman is a Port Washington resident. She received a B.A. in Studio Art and a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Adelphi University, and has student taught at Weber Middle School in Port Washington. Kerri is an award winning artist and has shown her work across Long Island for nearly 20 years. She predominately works with watercolor but has a strong background in drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture. Kerri is looking forward to sharing her love of art with the students at The Art Guild.