Summer Teen Drawing Studio (session 2)
Kids Classes | Available
Drawing is the cornerstone of artistic practice—the essential skill that supports everything from painting and sculpture to design. In this course, students will explore a wide range of drawing techniques, creating works on paper with diverse materials and surfaces. Through focused value studies, they will learn to capture light, shadow, and depth, bringing dimension and realism to their work.
Projects will range from self-portraits and costumed figure drawing to plein air studies, encouraging observation and creative interpretation in different settings. Drawings may serve as finished pieces or as studies for future paintings and three-dimensional work. Each student will maintain a sketchbook to develop ideas, experiment freely, and document their artistic growth.
With individualized guidance and one-on-one instruction, students will be supported in refining their technical skills while cultivating their unique artistic voice.
About the Instructor
Lenore Hanson brings more than 30 years of experience as Director of Studio Practices at Huntington Fine Arts, where she mentored students in the renowned College Preparatory Portfolio Program. She has guided countless young artists through every stage of the art school application process—from building strong portfolios and photographing artwork to refining essays and preparing slide descriptions. Her students have been accepted into highly competitive college art programs nationwide, many earning merit scholarships.
Lenore combines rigorous training in observational drawing with opportunities to experiment across materials, scale, and process. With expertise in casting, installation, and construction, she helps students develop technically strong, conceptually thoughtful portfolios that showcase their unique artistic voice.
- Class is confirmed 1 week prior to start and may be cancelled due to low enrollment
- The suggested ages 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
Supply List
18”x24” pad of newsprint paper
18”x24” pad of drawing paper (mixed media, white, medium weight)
1 small box of soft, vine charcoal
kneaded eraser
Lenore Hanson
Lenore Hansen brings more than 30 years of experience as Director of Studio Practices at Huntington Fine Arts, where she served as both an instructor and mentor in the highly respected College Preparatory Portfolio Program. Huntington Fine Arts has long been recognized for preparing students for competitive college art programs, and during her tenure Lenore guided countless young artists through every stage of the application process—from developing strong portfolios and photographing artwork to refining essays, writing slide descriptions, and evaluating college programs. Her students have been accepted into top college art departments across the country, many earning merit scholarships.
Lenore’s teaching emphasizes both strong technical foundations and the development of an authentic artistic voice. She believes that observational drawing is a critical skill for any serious art student and incorporates it as a core element of her instruction, much like a college foundation program. At the same time, she encourages students to experiment with a wide range of materials, scale, and processes so they can expand their creative thinking and discover their own visual language.
Drawing on her experience with materials, casting, installation, and construction, Lenore works closely with students to solve creative and technical challenges as they develop their work. Through individualized guidance and thoughtful critique, she helps students build portfolios that are not only technically strong but also conceptually meaningful—preparing them for the expectations of highly selective college art programs.