Next week we’ll be having an off-site class at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in upper Manhattan. We’ll be drawing inside the cathedral all day, making use of its enormously high ceilings and interesting interiors. Throughout the course of the day I'll be walking around talking to each of you individually. By the end of the day I expect to see one complete drawing (one that is fully "fleshed out" with a full range of values) that demonstrates your grasp of perspective. Below are the guidelines for the trip.
1. What to bring: You will need your newsprint pad, some metal clips, a charcoal pencil (no loose charcoal, since it’s messy), an eraser, some paper towels, and a paper bag for pencil sheddings and other trash. Please keep in mind that the cathedral is very welcoming and friendly to artists (it has a Keith Haring sculpture in one of its rooms), and we want our behavior to match its generosity. Please be respectful by cleaning up after yourselves throughout the day.
2. Where to go: The cathedral is located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, between W.111th St. and W. 112th. To get there by subway, take the 1 or 9 train to 110th St. and Broadway. (If you get lost, you can call the cathedral at (212) 662-6060, or else call me on my cell at (607) 435-6908.) We will meet at 1:30pm inside the main entrance. If you arrive late (strongly discouraged!), come find us.
3. Cathedral info: For more info on where we’re going, go to the cathedral’s website: www.stjohndivine.org.
4. Admission fee: There is a suggested fee of $4 to enter the cathedral. Please come prepared to give whatever you can.
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