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Developing Your Drawing Eye
Learn to draw from observation in this beginner-friendly six-week class that teaches you to see like an artist and build foundational skills at your own pace.
What you’ll do
Whether you are an abject beginner, haven’t picked up a pencil since high school, or you’re a creative who has always felt intimidated by observational drawing, this six-week class is offered with you in mind.
We’ll take the mystery – and the pressure – out of drawing from observation. You’ll learn how to really see like an artist, practice simple techniques step by step, and build skills at your own pace. No talent required, and perfection is off the table.
Studying observational drawing offers a foundational skill set that you will carry into every medium you might wish to explore. Discover the joy of drawing and build practical skills to expand your creative expression!
All materials are provided.
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
About your Instructor
Hannah Day
Hannah Day is a Sonoma County artist who works primarily in the paper arts. She received her MFA from UH Manoa in printmaking, and her etchings are internationally shown and collected. Her personal practice also includes paper cutting, graphite, watercolor, and mixed media.
https://www.hannahdrawstrees.com/
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Developing Your Drawing Eye
Learn to draw from observation in this beginner-friendly six-week class that teaches you to see like an artist and build foundational skills at your own pace.
Schedule
Mondays, January 5 – February 23, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
No class January 19 & February 16.
This Session
Monday, January 5, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Experience Level
Beginning$250 – Registration Fee
$10 – Materials Fee
$260 – Total Registration Fee
