Title: Still Life Drawing Fundamentals: 4 Sessions

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Instructor: Lana Rak

Dates:  April 23, 30 and May 7, 14

        
Day & Time: Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm​ 

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Medium: Charcoal, Graphite 
        
Description: We will be drawing from simple objects setups using charcoal or graphite. The instructor will demonstrate in the first part of the class and then students will draw with the instructor observing and critiquing the work individually and with the students.  It is a unique experience of perfecting your drawing skills and sharing your ideas.  

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Skill Level:  This class is recommended for beginners/intermediate skill level, but no art experience is welcome! Minimum registration required for workshop to proceed.

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About the Instructor: Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, Lana now calls the San Francisco Bay Area home. Lana started her formal academic training at the early age in her homeland and later continued in North America receiving a MFA degree at the Academy of art university in San Francisco. 

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​For the last 20 years, Lana’s being exhibiting and teaching in the Bay Area. One of Lana’s most recent achievements is Best in Show Oil Painting Award from Mendocino Art Center received in August 2025.  She also won the Best of show award in 2022 for oil painting “Alameda Sky” from Frank Bette Center of Arts Plein Air Paintout.

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Visit Lana Rak to view her work and learn more about her.

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Materials List: Charcoal, graphite, paper

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​Fee: $160 Members; $180 Non-members