Working primarily in graphite and other mono-tonal drawing media we will come together in 2.5-hour meetings to explore line, form, tonal value, seeing skills, abstraction, and mark making—all and any aspect of the simple yet rich medium of drawing. The instructor will provide drawing method/material resources, introduce the work of nationally and locally recognized artists, and provide simple demos as appropriate. Each class is structured around various drawing prompts to free the hand and engage the eye. Suggested for any level of skill or experience. We will all share our drawing explorations in a supportive and energizing studio atmosphere. Materials list shared online and with registration. Last class will be a Maine art museum field trip with a guided tour by museum curator. Instructor Deb Vendetti holds a BFA in Painting (UMass Dartmouth) with Graduate studies in Creative Photography (Cranbrook). She has been active in the local arts community since 1981; Education Coordinator at the Farnsworth Museum (1987-1998); local chair, Union of Maine Visual Artists (2003-2008, and 2022-present). She has led adult drawing workshops for Maine Crafts Association, Lincoln Street Center, Round Top, Orppersdorf Studio, and CHRHS.