Lessons, Workshops and Private Instruction

Cast drawing by Thomas Shelford, 2008

Thomas Shelford instructs private students in New York City and at his studio in East Hampton, NY.

Workshops:

• Fundamentals of Drawing
  Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, February 9 through April 12, 2008
  Long Island Academy of Fine Art, Riverhead NY
  Contact (516) 924-3294 or http://www.liafa.com

  Fundamentals of blocking in, separation of light and shadow, and modeling form will be taught using still life objects illuminated with a single light source. This course is recommended for all incoming students, since it serves as the foundation for drawing, painting and sculpture.




• Sculpture Drawing Sessions
  Sundays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM January - May 2008
  Grenning Gallery Sculpture Showroom, Sag Harbor NY
  
  Working in the sculpture showroom of the Grenning Gallery, students will create finished charcoal drawings on 11 x 14 inch paper, by making drawings inspired by the sculptures that are displayed in the gallery.  Download the class notes, course description and materials.