What is the minimum age to attend?

Minimum age is 13; younger students are not permitted for this session.

Are materials provided?

Yes—this class includes a sketch pad, kneading eraser and a drawing pencil set, so you can attend without bringing supplies.

How strict is the cancellation policy?

Full refunds are available up to 24 hours before the class; within 24 hours a gift certificate will be issued and no-shows are not refunded.

Where is the meeting point?

The specific meeting point is provided at booking; contact the operator listed on your reservation if you need exact directions.

What skill level is required?

The class is appropriate for beginners through intermediate artists; no prior drawing experience is required.

How large are classes?

Group size is limited to nine students to ensure individualized feedback and hands-on instruction.

Drawing 101 in Port Royal: Master Texture & Contour with Susan Stone | Workshop

Drawing 101—Texture and Contour is a focused three-hour studio class in Port Royal, South Carolina, led by instructor Susan Stone. Set in a small-group format that limits enrollment to nine, the session teaches students how to read objects in full three dimensions, using contour lines, surface texture, and controlled light-and-shadow to make drawings that read as solid and tactile. Susan’s approach emphasizes seeing—learning to translate what the eye counts into confident, economical marks—and the class moves quickly from demonstration to guided practice so you leave with new techniques and several finished studies.

The room’s natural light becomes a teaching tool: still-life setups include shells, driftwood, ceramics and other tactile objects chosen to reveal edge, grain and surface detail. Supplies are included—sketch pad, kneading eraser, and a drawing pencil set—so visiting travelers can drop in without hauling materials. Port Royal’s coastal setting makes the curriculum especially useful for people wanting to sketch tidal marshes, boardwalk scenes, historic porches and the weathered textures of local architecture; lessons on shadow and texture translate directly to drawing organic landscapes and weathered wood.

This is a class for beginners through intermediate artists. Susan covers contour drawing, hatching, scumbling and value relationships in a concise sequence that balances instruction and hands-on time. The small class size creates room for individual feedback; expect direct critique that helps you refine proportion, edge control and tonal layering. There’s also a short discussion about using light as a structural tool rather than mere illumination, which is the session’s defining theme.

Practicalities matter: the three-hour block is long enough to explore a couple of approaches but short enough to fit into a day of exploring the Lowcountry. Minimum age is 13; cancellation policy allows full refunds up to 24 hours before class. If you arrive curious but under-supplied, the included materials will carry you through.

Why take this while visiting Port Royal? Beyond the technical gains, this course is a way to slow down and look closely at a place defined by texture—the rusted iron, the scalloped oyster beds, the soft grasses of the marsh. Susan’s instruction helps travelers build observational skills that elevate casual sketching into meaningful fieldwork, so you return home with drawings that hold the sense of place, not just a memory.

After the session many students head out with a new eye, pairing quick field thumbnails with longer studio studies; try making two-minute contour sketches on a local pier before returning to refine tones. Because supplies are included, this class is ideal for visitors packing light—bring a hat and comfortable shoes to explore nearby waterfronts afterwards. Susan’s step-by-step corrections make each mark count, so even an afternoon can shift the way you see and draw long-term now.

About The Arts Port Royal

The Arts Port Royal is a creative arts studio and education center located in Port Royal, South Carolina.

The organization offers an extensive schedule of workshops, classes, and open studio sessions designed for artists at every skill level. Instructors include practicing local artists and experienced teachers who lead sessions in acrylics, oil, mixed media, collage, drawing, color theory, and mindful creativity. Classes combine technique demonstrations, hands-on practice, and constructive feedback in small-group formats that prioritize individualized attention. Offerings span introductory courses such as Beginner Acrylics and Drawing for Beginners, specialized workshops like Yupo Paper Workshop and Wire Wrapping, and thematic experiences including Abstract Expressionism, Under the Oaks plein air sessions, and nature-inspired programs set in the Low Country. The Arts Port Royal also presents wellness and personal growth experiences such as Reiki, Creative Mindfulness, astrology introductions, and guided shaman journeys. Events range from single-session workshops to recurring monthly meetings like Art Club. The studio maintains transparent class descriptions, clearly stated schedules, and registration details to support visitors planning attendance. Located in Port Royal, the studio draws participants from nearby Beaufort County and the Low Country region. The Arts Port Royal emphasizes safe, inclusive learning spaces and accessible materials guidance for both beginners and returning students. The business’s public schedule and class list make it easy to discover current offerings. For those seeking hands-on art learning, creative community, or restorative art experiences in Port Royal, The Arts Port Royal provides a broad, reliably curated selection of classes and workshops and events.