Online pen-and-ink class set Aug. 18-20 at Rehoboth Art League

The process of using pen and ink to make drawings dates back to 7th and 8th century China. It is one of the most visually intense and compositionally complex forms of drawing. Aside from pencil, pen-and-ink drawing is probably the most portable, convenient, and low-cost form of art making.  

The Rehoboth Art League will offer a three-day online class on Discovering Pen & Ink taught by Dolores Andrew from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 18 to 20. Once introduced to pen and ink, participants will appreciate its fascination. Although shapes are expressed in the medium, pen and ink is a linear technique. Participants will use lines to create shapes, light and shade, as well as texture and value. Using the Zoom platform, working in simple-to-challenging exercises, gradually a distinctive technique will develop for each person. Those who work in other media often find that working in pen and ink also improves their drawing skills.

Many handouts will be shared as well as information about different pens and other surfaces available. Whether students want to create art or just have fun and sketch, pen and ink will be a valuable addition to drawing skills. The cost of the class is $135 for members and nonmembers. 

Registration is required for all classes; go to www.rehobothartleague.org or contact the education programs director at paula@rehobothartleague.org or 302-227-8408, Ext. 112. All registered students will receive an email the day before class with a Zoom link.  To use Zoom, participants need an internet-connected computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with camera and microphone. 

The Rehoboth Art League is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making art accessible to all. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.  The division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.