[Online Workshop Hours by Cities]

• Seoul 10am, Jan. 17th
• Tokyo 10am, Jan. 17th
• San Francisco 5pm, Jan. 16th
• Denver 6pm, Jan. 16th
• Chicago 7pm, Jan. 16th
• New York 8pm, Jan. 16th
• Sydney 12pm, Jan. 17th
• Singapore 9am, Jan 17th
• Hong Kong 9am, Jan 17th
• Taipei 9am, Jan 17th
• Bangkok 8am, Jan 17th
• Mumbai 6am, Jan 17th

[Classroom]: Zoom link

• Zoom link and password will be sent in the Reminder Email a week prior to meeting date. 
• Mark dates on calendar and check your email box before class date.

[Material]

• Desktop, Laptop or Tablet (camera installed) : to say hi to classmates, see lecture/slide shows/demonstrations and to show your work for feedback.
• Cell phone camera : for in case 1. you show your work in progress or 2. take picture your work and send the image to class.

• Drawing pad: One from below.

- Strathmore Drawing Pad, 300 series, medium surface. 14"x17" or smaller.

- (Recycled) Strathmore drawing pad, 400 series, medium surface. 14”x17" or smaller.

- Strathmore drawing pad, 400 series, medium surface. 14”x17" or smaller.

* Can't find above in your area? Charcoal drawing pad or any local brands of drawing pads (medium surface) are fine.

* No 'New Sprint', 'Bristol' or 'smooth' surface, They don't work well with charcoal.

• HB charcoal pencil: 'General' brand (Test several HB pencils (General brand) and choose the hardest/lightest/driest one. If you can find, 2H is fine, too.) or vine charcoal (medium or hard, any brand)
• Willow or/and Vine charcoal sticks (General, Cortes, Winsor Newton or any local brand)
• Kneaded eraser

[Optional Items]

• Utility Knife
• Portable easel : Stand, table-top or no easel is fine. 
• Drawing board : any of wooden, plastic or thick paper board for backing drawing pad. 
• (Workable) Fixative : For in case you make works you like to carry home. 
• Pencil Extender 
• Blending Stumps 
• Sandpaper Block or any smooth Sandpaper

* Compare material prices at Amazon's. 

* Can't have the listed material in your town? No problem. Just bring anything you like.

* Material is also available at Q&A page.

[About Intro to Charcoal Drawing Workshop]

• For any experienced-level of artists who have been drawing or painting in any medium.
• Workshop runs in English.
• Chapter 1: Intro to Charcoal Drawing Material
• Chapter 2: How to Draw Basic Forms in Charcoal
• Lecture / Demos / Feedbacks
• 15 Limited Zoom spots

Artists will be able to learn-.

1. How to choose charcoal drawing materal set.
2. Various application techniques in charcoal drawing.
3. Efficient step by step work order of drawing basic forms.
4. How to continue enjoy drwaing and improve skills after workshop.

Advanced/Intermediate artists in other media will be able to-

1. Broaden your perspective in drawing.
2. Style-shift from tight to loose and painterly.
3. Know keys for unique stylization of artwork.
4. Know how to manage work process from 'good' start to completion of an artwork.

If you have further questions about workshop, please don’t hesitate to email us at info@zinlim.com.

[Fee]

• 20USD+ VAT(10%) (Limited time offer, regular price: $50usd)

[Payment Method]

• PayPal (Credit card payment is also available via PayPal)

[Workshop Policy]

• Workshop is exclusive for attanding students. So, recording workshop activities by student is not permitted.
• 100% refund in case for your cancellation by 7 days before the event date.
• 100% refund in case for Zin Studio's deceison to event cancellation.

[Student Guidelines for being in an online course]

These guidelines are to ensure that every student in this workshop has a great experience. Please read through these and try to abide by them throughout this course. If you have any questions about any of the guidelines or if you think of any guidelines that should also be included, please contact info@zinlim.com.

1. Know if you need to keep microphone muted, when you are not speaking. (Depends on instructor)
2. There should be limited outside distractions during our Zoom workshop sessions (i.e., there should not be other people around you, or anything too distracting on the walls – inappropriate posters, advertisements, religious/political sloguns, etc. - while in class).
3. All background noise should be kept to a minimum during a Zoom session (i.e., TV sound, radios, dogs barking, etc.). Try to be in a quiet environment.
4. No screen shots or pictures are to be taken during a Zoom class session.
5. Be mindful of what you write and share. Messages written in the Chat window during a session are saved automatically.
6. Stay off your phones, other devices, and social media to respect your instructor and other artists while in workshop.
7. Know how to ask question during lecture and demonstration.  (Using 'raise hand' function on chatting room or just speak? Depends on instructor)
8. Dress comfortably as you are at art studio shared with other artist.
9. Be respectful of your fellow artists, when in break out rooms for partner or group activities.
10. If necessary, your instructor may ask you to leave the class until all distractions in your environment have been addressed.
11. Disrupting a class is a violation.
12. Do NOT share the Zoom workshop link with anyone who is not registered for your workshop.

[Technical Preparation]

1. Procure a quality webcam and a microphone headset.
2. Test how to play with Zoom application a few days before workshop. And you can move between Zoom windows smootly and use cool Zoom functions more at workshop time.

[Logistical Reminders]

Before the Zoom session:

• Join the Zoom session before the start time and test your microphone and camera.
• Your instructor will share the Zoom session link with you.
• Plan to be in a quiet room without potential interference and interruptions. Silence your phone.
• Find a sitting area with a plain, non-distracting background.
• Position the webcam so that your face is bright. Avoid back-lighting, such as sitting with your back to a window with bright light.
• Practice speaking to the camera and not to the screen. (though we know it's not easy)

During the Zoom session:

• Mute your microphone when you have to make noise (opening/closing door, other family's talk, emergency call etc)
• Don't forget to turn your camera or webcam on.
• Use chat to communicate technical issues to the instructor and ask questions.
• Watch your actions on Zoom. Everyone can see that big, wide-mouth yawn!

After the Zoom session:

• Public and private messages written in the Chat window during a session are saved automatically.
• Participation reports are generated indicating who has joined the session and when are documented.

We hope you enjoy our workshop!!!