Exploring Materials for Beginners with Yina Kim
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 6:30 – 8:30pm PT
This is an in-person workshop at CfM Art Room:
4035 Judah St, San Francisco, next door to our shop!
This hands-on class is designed for beginners and hobbyists who are curious about drawing and painting but have little or no experience working with different art materials. Together, we will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to discover what feels most comfortable and enjoyable to work with.
We will explore water-based media such as watercolor and ink, and experiment with different materials to discover what complements them best. We will also learn the basics of drawing with graphite, including how to hold a pencil and create different types of shading, and experiment with mixed media and different ways of building an image.
Rather than focusing on one finished piece, this class focuses on experimenting and learning through repetition. We will draw the same or similar subjects using different materials and techniques, allowing you to compare the results and discover what works best for you.
No previous art experience is necessary. This class suits those who want a relaxed introduction to art materials, build basic drawing skills, and gain the confidence to keep experimenting and creating on their own.
MATERIALS NEEDED
These are the supplies you'll need to bring for class—feel free to supplement this list with other options you love or have on hand!
- Colored pencils
- One gouache in any color
- Graphite (4B)
- 4x6 mixed-media paper
- Masking tape (washi, artist's, or nichiban)
- Any other art materials you have and want to explore!
If you'd like to purchase supplies from our shop, you can order online and select in-store pickup, or shop in person before class. Shop hours are 11am-6pm daily; please plan ahead if you're picking up supplies! Instructors will not have access to the shop when we're closed.
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR
Yina Kim is an illustrator and maker who can pretty much make anything. We first met her in 2014, when we discovered her and her partner Soojin's leather goods and shoe repair shop, Odsy Workshop, on Instagram, and immediately got a business crush on them. Flash forward a few years, when a CfM paint maker and friend told Yina they were making paint with us, and Yina said, "I want to do that, too!" So Yina started coming in to make paint during the hours she wasn't running her business and working on the myriad projects she always has going on, and thank goodness she did!
yinakim.com / @y.i.n.a.k.i.m
THINGS TO KNOW
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can open up your spot! We are only able to refund if we’re notified at least 48 hours prior to the workshop.
Workshop doors open 15 minutes early for all to arrive and get settled. Class will start promptly so everyone has plenty of time to create!
For public transit, both the #18 bus and the N-Judah muni lines stop just at the corner of our block. If you're driving, there is 1-hour parking along Judah St., and unmetered street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. We recommend building in extra time to park for evening and weekend classes!
If you are planning to teach in the future using anything you’ve learned from us, we kindly ask that you credit Case for Making + the individual instructor where applicable.
Thank you so much for taking our workshops!!
