Drawing Animals (1:00 p.m.): A Beginner’s Portrait Class

ART SUPPLIES: Art supplies are required for this class. You will need two 12B pencils, a kneaded eraser, newsprint drawing paper for sketching practice, and high-quality drawing paper for finished artwork. These supplies are listed separately on the registration form as “Drawing Animals and Drawing Botanicals Art Supplies” for $10.

Whether you love pets, wildlife, or farm animals, this introductory workshop will teach you how to create animal portraits. Students learn essential drawing skills needed to capture an animal’s structure, features, and texture through careful observation. Beginning with simple shapes and values, we’ll explore light and shadow, facial proportions, eyes, noses, ears, and fur while practicing techniques that bring drawings to life. Each day includes demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual instruction, culminating in an animal portrait that reflects both accurate drawing and your artistic expression.

Jennie Huttler is a skilled artist based in Middletown, Rhode Island, with a lifelong commitment to creating and teaching art. She has extensive experience in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking, with a focus on painting and drawing. Jennie’s work has been exhibited across the U.S., including in group and solo shows. Jennie holds a B.S. in Fine Arts and Art Education from the University of South Carolina and a M.Ed. from Edinboro State University, along with advanced training under notable artists. With 38 years of teaching experience, she inspires students to develop their artistic abilities through experimentation and collaboration.