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In week one, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use water-soluble pastels. You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week two, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use water-soluble graphites. You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week three, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use water-soluble colored pencil (sanguine). You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week four, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use sepia watercolors. You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week five, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use ink & fountain pen. You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
Week 6: Conte Crayon With
In week six, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use Conte crayons. You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week seven, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use CarbOthello pencil (sanguine). You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week eight, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use carpenters pencil. You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week nine, Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use graphite and oil on vellum. You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
In week ten, NMA master draftsman Glenn Vilppu will demonstrate how to use natural stone (sanguine). You will learn the unique qualities that this material holds. Glenn will show you how to handle it and lecture on why it is special to him.
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Earn a digital Certificate of Completion when you complete this Live Class and submit all assignments for review before the end of term. The guidelines with all the information pertaining to the Certificate of Completion are here: Live Class Certificate of Completion Guide. Additionally, students who fulfill the certificate requirements will receive a special badge for display in the NMA community forums and Discord server.
You can participate by accessing the live lesson page on Fridays at 09:30 am PT. This event is for NMA subscribers, you can sign up for important email updates here. You will be updated when the stream goes live, with assignment reminders, and any schedule changes
If you want to submit your drawing for critique, follow the submission guidelines PDF located in the assignment tab of each lesson.
A material PDF list is linked in each lesson under the description. Please check the file to see what you need to prepare.
This Live Class includes downloadable assignment PDFs, that help you practice the materials taught by Glenn. Keeping up with these assignments will maximize your learning outcomes.
A great way to interact with fellow students is to join our Discord channel. Each Live Class has its very own channel where students can interact, ask questions, submit for community feedback, and more. This is also a great resource for updates and other events happening here at New Masters Academy.
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