Drawing and “Painting” with Wax Crayons

Drawing and “Painting” with Wax Crayons
Next session: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am

Details:

Think crayons are just for children? Wrong! Wax crayons can create lovely and sophisticated compositions. Instructor Vivian Jones-Schmidt will show you how to use the crayons to achieve the effects you’re looking for: line, form, and color.

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Required materials:

  • Drawing pad of 50 sheets, 11” x 14”
  • Beeswax stick crayons, set of 12 colors
  • Beeswax block crayons, set of 12 colors
  • [optional, set of 12 “skin color” stick crayons]
  • 15” metal, cork-backed ruler
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Colored pencils, at least 12 colors
  • Drawing pencil [#2, HB, or B]
  • Erasers [white Staedtler and kneaded]

We recommend crayons from Stockmar or from Paper, Scissors, Stone.

Members only.

Location:
The Center

Cancelation Policy: Please notify us at least 5 business days in advance of the program’s start date. Cancellations made less than 5 days in advance will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
Note: Many art, music, and language programs are structured as a series, with a specific number of sessions scheduled over a defined period of time. Missed sessions within a series are not eligible for refunds.