Class Description: Unlock the expressive power of ink in this hands-on drawing course! Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your artistic toolbox, this class offers an exciting exploration of ink drawing techniques and approaches. You’ll learn and experiment with methods like ink wash, crosshatching, stippling, and layered imagery. Each session is designed to build your skill and confidence with ink, one stroke at a time. Unlike pencil drawing, where you can press for darker values, ink drawing challenges you to build depth and texture through linework—layering lines and dots to create tone and form. You’ll learn how to make your marks count, bringing boldness and clarity to your art. Come draw with us!

Days: Tuesdays, Sept 2 - Oct 7, 2025

Time: 1pm-4pm

Location: Lower Epperson Bldg., room EA B102. CAMPUS MAP

Instructor: Connie completed a Bachelor in Art Education from Kansas State University, and a Masters in Fine Art: Painting from UMKC. Connie taught at Pembroke Hill School where she was Chair of the Visual Art Department and Director of Leadership programs. More recently, she served as Adjunct Professor of Art at Metropolitan Community College. In Kansas City, MO. Connie was selected to attend seminars at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Kansas City Art Institute. Connie was chosen as Exceptional Educator at University of Iowa’s College of Education. She received grants to study in Mexico, England, Colorado, New York, and New Mexico. Connie continues to create and exhibit sculpture and painting across the country from Oregon to Florida. She has won numerous awards for her artwork and her work is published in Art in the Time of Corona Global Exhibit, Vol. 1.

Supplies: The instructor will contact registered students directly regarding materials and supplies.

Parking: Parking is available in any of the (NON-RESERVED) KCAI parking lot spaces across campus. There is also available street parking surrounding KCAI campus.

Refund: Registered participants can receive refunds to the original payment method (Studio Fee minus Humanitix Fee) up to 14 days before the first class.