Materials Lab Workshop: 19th-Century French Graphite Drawing Techniques
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Harvard Art Museums
Join visiting artist and scholar Timothy David Mayhew to explore how 19th-century French artists approached drawing with graphite.
Sign-up Information
- Ages: 14 to Adults.
- Wheelchair accessible.
Minimum age of 14; no previous experience required.
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Registration required
- Registration dates
Registration is required and space is limited; registration will open on this form beginning on Tuesday, October 3, at 10am. Materials fee must be paid to confirm registration. Please email am_register@harvard.edu or call 617-495-1440 to join the waitlist.
Cost
$15 materials fee.
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
The hands-on session will take place in the Materials Lab on the Lower Level.
Dates and Times
Fri, October 13 2023 1PM – 4PM
Additional information
Join visiting artist and drawing scholar Timothy David Mayhew for an overview of graphite drawings by 19th-century French artists, exploring their techniques and materials. After sharing examples of exquisite graphite works from the museums’ collections, Mayhew will lead a hands-on session in the Materials Lab, where you’ll experiment with complex hatching styles of dessin d’Academie. You’ll also be able to create your own graphite drawings that follow centuries-old practices taught in French academies and ateliers.
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Last updated September 20, 2023.
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