Drawing for Beginners at Fallsview Arts

A friendly, confidence-building class for adults and teens in Westchester & Putnam County

Learn to Draw - No Experience Needed

Drawing for Beginners at Fallsview Arts is designed for absolute beginners and returning artists who want a supportive, relaxed, and inspiring place to learn. Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or starting again after years away, this class introduces the core skills every artist needs: line, shape, proportion, shading, form, and composition.

Our guided, hands-on approach helps you build confidence session after session while developing the ability to truly see like an artist.

You’ll explore a range of foundational techniques while working in a calm, inspiring studio environment with professional guidance that meets you exactly where you are. No experience is needed—just curiosity and the desire to learn.

What You’ll Learn in This Beginner Drawing Class

Lessons focus on building core skills such as:

• Understanding how artists use line, shape, value, and form

• Beginning to see and interpret the world more accurately

• Gaining comfort with a variety of drawing tools and materials

• Learning how to build an image from simple beginnings

• Developing strong habits for observation and creativity

• Creating drawings with depth, clarity, and intention

We cover the essentials you need to make real progress—but always in a way that feels approachable, encouraging, and enjoyable.

You’ll work with graphite, charcoal, and ink, experimenting with tools and techniques that help you find your personal style.

Who This Beginner Drawing Class Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Adults & teens learning to draw from the ground up

• Absolute beginners with no prior art experience

• Returning artists who haven’t drawn in years

• Students preparing for painting, watercolor, or mixed-media classes

• Anyone wanting a relaxing, weekly creative outlet

Why Learn to Draw at Fallsview Arts?

Fallsview Arts combines high-quality instruction with a warm, community-centered studio. Students consistently share that they feel welcomed, supported, and creatively energized.

• Expert instruction from working artists

• An inspiring, historic factory-style studio environment

• Small classes for personalized guidance

• Convenient location for Westchester & Putnam residents, near Croton Falls

• A perfect foundation for painting, watercolor, or figure drawing

A Supportive, Encouraging Studio Environment

Fallsview Arts offers a calm, inspiring space set in a historic mill-style building—easy to reach from both Westchester and Putnam County. Our small-group format provides:

• Clear demonstrations

• Personalized guidance

• Encouraging, judgment-free feedback

This class is perfect for anyone seeking a warm, creative community to grow their drawing skills.

Instructor: Sarah Miller Totten
Founder of Fallsview Arts and a Hudson Valley–based artist with 15+ years of teaching experience.
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