Volunteer model Malorie Munson poses for the Life Drawing class at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Paul Olson)

BY: ALEXANDRIA

BOURNONVILLE

Journal Staff Writer

ISHPEMING — Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will once again hold its free Life Drawing class on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. from Feb. 4 to March 11.

The last time this drawing class was held was in early 2020 since being canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“Life drawing is the practice of drawing people and objects from observation,” said Paul Olson, the class instructor. “The tools of life drawing are typically very simple — just drawing pencils or charcoal and newsprint paper. Last year we had kids as young as 12 and senior citizens in the class. Because of its simplicity, this is a very accessible form of art.”

Basic drawing materials are provided, but students are welcome to bring their own. This is a drop-in class–there is no registration. No experience is necessary. All models for the class will be volunteers from the community.

Alexandria Bournonville can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 206. Her email address is abournonville@miningjournal.net.