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Work by April Connors

Overview

Topics Covered

  • Dynamic gesture drawing from live models
  • Silhouette, proportion, balance, and storytelling
  • Rapid sketching for expressive form
  • Develop a portfolio of gesture studies
…and more

Course Format & Structure

  • Class Length: 10-week live online course with weekly 3-hour sessions
  • Instructor-led demonstrations and structured, project-based learning
  • Interactive virtual classroom with peer critique and discussion
  • Real-time Q&A and direct instructor feedback

Software/Technique

  • Traditional drawing techniques

Recommended Experience

  • Previous experience in figurative studies

Course Level

Foundational

Tuition

$699 +$25 enrollment fee (Pay-in-Full Option)

Or 3 monthly payments of
$258
+$25 enrollment fee

Total cost: $799 (includes $75 payment plan fee)

Payments are due monthly.
Enrollment fee is due with first payment installment.

Spring Term 2026

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April Connors

Illustrator

Day:
Tue
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Date:
Apr 7, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Location:
Online
Info
Due to a regulation released by the U.S. Department of Education for higher education institutions, Gnomon's online course offerings are only available to residents of California and those residing outside of the United States.
Info
Individual courses are not vocational in nature, do not lead to a certificate/diploma, and are outside of institutional accreditation.

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