TROIS CRAYONS:
Drawing the Contemporary Figure with
Charcoal, Sanguine, and Chalk
A 3-day Intensive Workshop
December 9-11, 2022 (Friday through Sunday)
Friday: 6:00-10:00pm (live demo in studio, also open to public with tickets)
Saturday: 10am-5pm (hour break for lunch)
Sunday: 10am-5pm (hour break for lunch)
Final Registration Deadline (for full workshop): December 2, 2022
[ WORKSHOP IS FULL ]
Tickets to the public demo are still available for Friday evening here!
($20, $12 for students)
Find more info about the demo below.
Workshop Tuition:
$450 for those registering by December 2*
*Payment required by this date.
Class Enrollment Limit: 15
Description:
Students of this workshop will do a lot of gestural drawing with the 3 crayons, as well as have several long poses of 3 hours or more in order to develop greater depth of form with the technique. As is customary in his workshops, Shane will be demonstrating various phases of the technique as well as lecturing on anatomy, proportion, balance, and other essential aspects of figure drawing.
During this intensive workshop, native Cincinnatian Shane Wolf will demonstrate and teach his approach to drawing the nude with the traditional Trois Crayons (3 Pencils) technique. Popularised by Peter Paul Rubens and widely used throughout Europe in the 18th century, the Trois Crayons technique allows for a vivid and efficient expression of the human figure.
Public Demo to kick off the workshop: We will welcome Shane to the new Manifest Drawing Center Friday evening, December 9, where he will be conducting a full 3-hour public demo from the live model, including a 30 minute intermission. Shane will discuss each phase of his drawing process while completing a full drawing. Students and the audience are encouraged to ask questions throughout the development of the drawing. The demo is the introductory part of the workshop. Tickets for the general public not enrolled in the course can be reserved here. (Tickets: $20, $12 for current students with valid academic I.D.)
All day Saturday and Sunday will be dedicated to the students exploring this technique, including short pose gestural sketching and intermediate pose sketches, and leading up to two 3-hour (or more) longer pose drawings in order to develop greater depth of form with the technique.
Students who might be returning to this workshop from previous workshops at Manifest with Shane will be able to deepen their understanding of the 3 crayons, and will also be encouraged to work on a larger scale for their drawings.
Materials List:
• Sketch pad or journal for taking notes
• 8 full sheets of Canson Mi-Teintes paper (19 x 15 inch) of a mid-tone value (i.e. Lichen, Lilas, Gris Perle, Chanvre Clair, Bleu Clair, Vert Pomme, etc… something on which white chalk will be visible, but nothing too dark either). At least 2 of the sheets need to be the same color; the others can be varied if so desired.
• White chalk (I like General’s white chalk pencils; I usually have 4 on the go)
• 2 - 4 sanguine pencils (I like Conté’s sanguine pencils)
• Sticks of vine charcoal (I highly recommend Nitram brand, their HB and B charcoal sticks; whatever brand you use, just be sure the charcoal spreads and erases very easily)
• 2 - 4 charcoal pencils (I use General’s HB pencils)
• 2 kneaded erasers
• Tape or clamps for your paper
• A drawing board large enough for a full sheet of Canson paper (The Drawing Center has drawing boards for students, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you have a favorite!)
• Something to sharpen your pencils (i.e. pencil sharpener, exacto knife and sand pad, lead pointer, etc)
• Sand pad for sharpening charcoal (or just fine grain sandpaper)
• A small, handheld mirror
• A chamois cloth or soft cotton cloth
• Several small makeup sponges (the wedge kind; make sure they don't have any additives or oil in them)
• A cheap bristle brush, about 2cm wide (filbert or flat)
• Spray fixative for those who want to fix their drawings outdoors (optional)
Level of Study: This class is suggested for individuals with some observational drawing experience. Basic knowledge of drawing materials and techniques will be helpful.
* A 10% surcharge will be required for late payments or other non-standard transactions.
About the instructor:
Shane Wolf was born in 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio. After receiving his bachelor's degree in Design from University of Cincinnati (DAAP) in 2000 he joined Salomon SAS in Annecy, France, as a graphic designer. In 2004 he embarked on a 16-month around the world trip and kept a drawing journal of his travels. His journey led him to Florence, the birth place of the Italian Renaissance.
In Florence, he began studying art at the Angel Academy of Art. From 2005 to 2009, he explored the fundamentals of art based on techniques used by the most influential Old Masters. He received his Diploma of Excellence while also serving as a teacher at this prestigious Italian art academy.
Earlier this year (2022), the European Museum of Modern Art in Spain (the MEAM) honored Shane with his first career retrospective, A Tour de Force. Ranking among the museum's most visited shows in its history, nearly 200 of the artist's works were on view for the public, including Shane's newest monumental works.
This will mark Shane's sixth visit to Manifest's Drawing Center!
More information about Shane and a portfolio of his work can be viewed at:
www.shane-wolf.com.
AREA ACCOMMODATIONS
For those traveling to Cincinnati to attend this special workshop, there are many exciting or practical options for accommodations. For a special stay within a mile of Manifest's new facility, we would recommend checking with The Clifton House Bed & Breakfast* (https://thecliftonhouse.com) or The Gaslight Bed & Breakfast (https://www.gaslightbb.com). Alternatively, the 21c Museum Hotel is in the heart of downtown just four miles from our location (link). Many other standard hotels are within a few miles of our location as well.
*We have confirmed that the Clifton House will honor a special discounted rate for Manifest workshop participants.
LOCATION: Unless otherwise specified, all courses are hosted at Manifest's new facility at 'M1' in Clifton at 3464 Central Parkway (see map and directions below). Manifest's new facility provides multiple studio classrooms, private lesson space, a darkroom, a film processing room, and a multi-purpose lecture and class meeting space as well as on-site parking, grounds, and exterior spaces in which to relax, discuss, and make art. The studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.
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