Drawing for Absolute Beginners

Course # 2000001
Pamela Ervin

Required materials for the FIRST class:
18 x 24 inch rough newsprint pad
willow charcoal
soft cloth or chamois
kneaded eraser

*Additional materials for subsequent classes will be discussed during the first class.

Suggested Art Supply Stores:
New York Central Art Supply—3rd Ave. between 10th and 11th Streets
Utrecht—111 East 4th Ave. between 11th and 12th Streets
Blick — 1-5 Bond Street

Some of these stores will give you a student discount if you present your Cooper Union Continuing Education registration receipt.
 

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