Drawing Made Approachable with Eleonora Hayes

Drawing Made Approachable with Eleonora Hayes

Class | Available

All Levels / Ages 18+
3/27/2027 (one day)
11:00 AM-3:00 PM EST on Sat
$120.00
Member Discount Available
03/27/2027

Drawing Made Approachable with Eleonora Hayes

Class | Available

Come relax, have fun, and discover the joy of drawing in this welcoming beginner friendly class. No previous drawing experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and willingness to try something new! In this enjoyable creative experience, we’ll explore simple drawing techniques through fun activities that take the pressure out of creating art. You’ll learn how to see everyday objects in new ways, work with simple shapes, add light and shadow, and turn your ideas into beautiful drawings.  Participants will walk away with new skills and lots of practice sketches.


There will be a short break for lunch.  Please feel free to bring a packed lunch to enjoy over this break.



Required supplies for participants to bring:

  • A drawing pad of any size



The OAC will provide:

  • Paper for sketches (if participants do not have their own drawing pad)

  • Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)

  • Vine charcoal

  • Compressed charcoal

  • Kneaded eraser



Please contact Andrea, the Education and Outreach Director, if you have barriers to obtaining the required supplies for this course, or if you have questions about the supply list: andrea@oliverart.org or 231-352-4151 x107

Hayes, Eleonora
Eleonora Hayes

Eleonora has been painting and drawing since childhood. Growing up in Europe she learned how to draw and paint like the old masters. In the USA, she was introduced to contemporary methods and theory and earned her MFA in painting and drawing. Living in Northern Michigan for over 25 years, she is drawn to the beauty and serenity of the surroundings. Eleonora’s work has been shown in the Grand Rapids Art Prize competition since 2013. She has been teaching art classes for kids and adults for 25 years at various organizations, including CMU, MMCC, Midland Center for the Arts, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Oliver Art Center, Interlochen Art Center, Glen Arbor Art Center, NMC Extended Education, College for Kids, and TCAPS.