Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

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Drawing Fundamentals

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Discover the foundations of drawing through the power of mark-making in this engaging, all-levels class. Inspired by master artists like Degas, students will explore how simple marks can be used to create depth, movement, and expression on the page.

Through guided exercises and weekly projects, you’ll develop essential skills such as line, shape, shading, value, and composition while strengthening pencil control and observational drawing techniques. Students will experiment with a variety of materials—including graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils—to explore different approaches to mark-making and creative expression.

Each session will focus on drawing a range of subjects, from still life to simple figures, in a supportive and exploratory environment. Whether you’re brand new to drawing or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a fun and thoughtful approach to building confidence and developing your own artistic style.

All ability levels are welcome. This is a 7-week course held on Wednesday evenings.

Suggested materials:
– Charcoal or graphite
– A sharpener
– Drawing board with clips
– Drawing Paper
– Kneaded eraser
or
– Sketchbook with colored pencils, graphite and sharpener



Daytime All Levels Wheel Throwing Summer Session

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Explore the art of ceramics at the wheel in this all-levels class designed for both beginners and returning students. Whether you’re brand new to wheel throwing or looking to refine your skills, this class offers step-by-step instruction tailored to your experience level. Students will learn and practice essential techniques such as centering, pulling walls, shaping forms, trimming, and glazing. Beginners will build a strong foundation, while more experienced students will focus on improving consistency, exploring new forms, and developing their personal style. With demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individualized feedback, this class provides a supportive and creative environment to grow your skills and confidence on the wheel. Students will finish the course with a collection of functional ceramic pieces.

All ability levels are welcome. This is an 8-week course.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.

1 Day Welding Workshop

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Using MIG welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, plasma cutters, grinders, shapers, and cut-off tools, students will learn metalworking and metal sculpture design. Each date is a separate workshop with its own project and finished piece.

Course Goals: Explore the fun of completing a project with steel, using basic metal cutting and welding equipment.  Wear cotton or leather clothing, bring gloves and eye protection if you have them.  Welding helmets, ear and eye protection, gloves will be provided.

No. of attendees – 4. 

Figure Drawing

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Share drawing techniques and skills in a group setting while working with a model to communicate poses and complete timed sketches. This open-studio session is just $12.50 per person. *Participants must be at least 18 years of age and bring their own drawing materials. Nude model.  

Suggested materials:
– Charcoal or graphite
– A sharpener
– Drawing board with clips
– Drawing Paper
– Kneaded eraser
or
– Sketchbook with colored pencils, graphite and sharpener

Figure Drawing

by

Share drawing techniques and skills in a group setting while working with a model to communicate poses and complete timed sketches. This open-studio session is just $12.50 per person. *Participants must be at least 18 years of age and bring their own drawing materials. Nude model.  

Suggested materials:
– Charcoal or graphite
– A sharpener
– Drawing board with clips
– Drawing Paper
– Kneaded eraser
or
– Sketchbook with colored pencils, graphite and sharpener

Figure Drawing

by

Share drawing techniques and skills in a group setting while working with a model to communicate poses and complete timed sketches. This open-studio session is just $12.50 per person. *Participants must be at least 18 years of age and bring their own drawing materials. Nude model.  

Suggested materials:
– Charcoal or graphite
– A sharpener
– Drawing board with clips
– Drawing Paper
– Kneaded eraser
or
– Sketchbook with colored pencils, graphite and sharpener