Please join us for our upcoming class, Introduction to the Corinthian Order, led by David Rinehart. This practical hands-on drawing course covers the fifth subject in the The Elements of Classical Architecture sequence – the nomenclature, grammar, and proportional relationships of the canonical Corinthian order. The course introduces the order through freehand drawing of a […]
Please join Frances Barrera for an Architectural Rendering in Wash class on Saturday December 6th. This course will introduce the techniques of Beaux-Arts wash rendering. Students will begin by learning the basic skills needed to produce a traditional ink wash rendering of a Tuscan column capital. They will then develop an understanding of the qualities […]
Please join us in welcoming Alex Esquibel as our newest instructor, who will lead our Introduction to Hand Drafting course. This class introduces the materials and mechanics needed to create hand-drafted architectural drawings. Topics will include short lectures and /or demonstrations followed by hands-on practice. The focus will be on orthogonal drawings. This class will […]
Please join us for an introduction to the Ionic Order, led by ICAA Instructor David Rinehart. This practical hands-on drawing course covers the fourth subject in the Elements of Classical Architecture sequence – the nomenclature, grammar, and proportional relationships of the canonical Ionic order. The course introduces the order through freehand drawing of an Ionic […]
Please join us for an immersive class on the Doric Order. David Rinehart will lead attendees through a five hour hands-on drawing course, which covers the third subject in the Introduction to the Elements of Classical Architecture sequence – the nomenclature, grammar, and proportional relationships of the canonical Doric order. The course introduces the terminology […]
Please join us for a fundamental introduction to the art of geometric proportion, with Domiane Forte. This class provides architects and visual designers of all disciplines with geometric methods for composing harmonious spaces and places. Students will learn design techniques, practice drawing, and study the congruous proportions of famous architects and artists such as Andrea […]
Please join us for a fundamental introduction to the art of geometric proportion, with Domiane Forte. This class provides architects and visual designers of all disciplines with geometric methods for composing harmonious spaces and places. Students will learn design techniques, practice drawing, and study the congruous proportions of famous architects and artists such as Andrea […]
In the classical tradition, new buildings come from other buildings: architectural precedents are the models or springboards from which new work flourishes. Since the Renaissance, architects have sketched and measured all facets of architecture to learn from historical example via analytical and measured drawing. Studying buildings reveals ways in which architects have adapted earlier precedents […]
Please join us in welcoming back Richard Scott, and his class on learning to harness the beauty of color. Attendees learn how to see color through the eyes of an artist, and how to paint in color with confidence, in the fun and spontaneous medium of watercolor. Perfect for urban sketchers, painters, architects, designers, and […]
Please join us for an immersive class on the Introduction to the Tuscan Order. David Rinehart will lead attendees through a five hour hands-on drawing course covering the first order in the Elements of Classical Architecture sequence. The program covers the nomenclature, grammar, and proportional relationships of the canonical Tuscan Order through freehand drawing of […]