Cast Drawing (Online Course)
Angela Cunningham
Tuesdays, 5 PM – 9 PM ET – please adjust for your time zone
January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, (no class March 3), 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2026
12 weeks – Tuition: $695
Limit: 10 students
Take this class:
- if you’re interested in the idea of modeling three dimensional form.
- to begin your intensive journey through fundamental concepts to the GCA methodologies.
- if you’ve never drawn before or want to adapt your pre-existing skills to a more three dimensional representation.
Is this class for me?
- You want to learn the fundamentals of drawing using the GCA methodology.
- This class is open to all levels of experience. Beginners especially encouraged!
- Students provide their own plaster casts to work from. Links to order are provided on the materials list.
Class Format Notes:
- The class will be conducted on the Zoom platform.
- This class also uses Google Classroom to distribute materials. Watch this video for more insight.
Both of these services are free but require registration. - It will be necessary for students to have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone. The recommended device is a laptop or desktop.
- Every online class is recorded.
- Critiques are only given during the live class time.
- Students work on their weekly assignment outside of class time.
- Attendance at every live class isn’t mandatory.
- Absentee students can still submit their work at least 15 minutes before the live class starts and the instructor will critique the work during the class. The critique will then be viewable in the recording.
- Students receive access to the class recording within 24 hours of the class finishing. The recording gets posted into the google classroom.
- Access to the recordings is available for the duration of the class plus an additional 30 days. There are no extensions.
“I thought the class was really informative and helped me to clearly understand concepts including how light hits the forms and pencils techniques.” – Brandon
Course Description
This class is dedicated to the foundational concepts of GCA’s drawing methodology. Beginning with the basics: learn how to approach an initial linear drawing aka the “block-in” using comparative measurement and shape-finding. Then progress to modeling form three dimensionally, by learning how to depict volume on a two dimensional surface. Students will develop a strategic and sculptural approach to modeling form as they learn patience, focus, accuracy, and observational detail.
The instructor will critique and demo each week. Because artists are being advised and encouraged to choose casts appropriate for their skill level, this class is great for both beginners and more advanced GCA students and can be taken repeatedly. Students can expect to walk away with a firm grasp of a systematic approach to create a greater sense of depth and realism in their drawings.