Thursdays, 18, 25 June and 2, 9 July 2026
Time: 10:00 am to noon or 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Description:
In today’s fast-paced art world of vibrant colors and digital tools, it’s easy to overlook the core elements that give drawings true strength and realism.This class invites you to slow down and return to the essentials— working exclusively in monochrome, i.e. shades of a single colour By stripping away the distraction of HUE, monochrome drawing sharpens your FOCUS on what really matters.
Fundamentals:
Form:
Rebuild your artistic foundation with clarity and confidence
Value:
Learn to sculpt convincing three-dimensional volume and structure on a flat surface
Texture:
Master the language of light and shadow—the key to creating depth, realism, and believable illumination
Observation:
Discover how to suggest surface qualities through subtle variations in tone and mark-making. Train your eye to see accurately and capture the “truth” of how light reveals the world
Simplicity:
Eliminate unnecessary complexity so every mark carries purpose and power
The course will be taught by a Khun Thanase Chatchawanchaisup, a licensed physical therapist who specializes in fitness and balance for seniors. Khun Tanase first offered Stretch and Balance at the Lifelong Learning Center in 2024, to excellent reviews.
Discover the strength of simplicity.
1. Introduce tools and basic techniques, practice basic forms
2. Basic forms of daily objects
3. Reflections and reflective materials
4. Organic forms, fabrics
5. Organic forms – fruits
6. Organic forms – vegetables
7. Charcoal / pastel / graphite stick
8. Combinations
Note: There is a limit of 8 people in each session. To secure your space in either the morning or afternoon session, please send in your transfer slip showing payment of 1,800 THB to Khun Taew (lllpayap3@gmail.com) immediately after you register.
Presenter:
Richie Cheung has been teaching art for over 12 years in art studios, NGOs, universities and has given private art lessons. He was also commissioned in mural paintings and portrait paintings, and has held workshops for private companies and institutes. Richie can instruct in English and Chinese.
COST : 1,800 THB
