Instruction
Catch some of Michaels’ classes and lectures listed below.

Teaching Schedule Winter / Spring '12

 *Drawing and Dynamic Illustration for all ages  

at the Art and Frame Shop of Sarasota 1055 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236 ( US 41 just south of the old Sarasota High School at the Saba Plaza) 

Classes are only $10 per class  most every SAturday (unless otherwise indicated) from 12:30pm - 2:30pm. AGES 8 AND UP, ANY TALENT LEVEL WELCOME. Please call to confirm your attendance as dates and times are always subject to change. I usually know the status of my Sat. classes by Thursday. Call or email Michael anytime. (941) 350-4172   michaelwhiteart@comcast.net  

LEARN TO DRAW LIKE A PRO. IN THIS CLASS WE DRAW ANIMALS, CARS, BUILDINGS, PEOPLE, LANDSCAPES, CARTOONS AND CARICATURE. COME LEARN TO CREATE IMAGES FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS, EDITORIALS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS. DESIGN CD COVERS, POSTERS, GREETING CARDS AND T-SHIRTS. THIS CLASS COVERS IT ALL! REGULAR ART CLASSES AT SCHOOL DON’T DARE TRY TO TOUCH ON THINGS LIKE PERSPECTIVE, ANATOMY, PORTRAITURE, STORY TELLING, ADVANCED USE OF ART MATERIALS AND COPYRIGHT. MICHAEL IS A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL WHO HAS TAUGHT AT THE RINGLING COLLEGE FOR OVER 18 YEARS. “I TRY TO TEACH THE WAY I WISH I HAD BEEN TAUGHT”. “I MAKE MY MONEY OFF OF MY FREELANCE, I TEACH BECAUSE I WANT TO GIVE BACK.” MICHAEL’S RESUME IS QUITE IMPRESSIVE, HE HAS WORKED FOR DELTA AIRLINES, AMOCO OIL, COCA-COLA, THE RITZ CARLTON, THE ATLANTIS RESORT, MARVEL, TOPPS AND DC COMICS. HE’S HAD EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN SMALL PRESS AND SELF PUBLISHING AND STILL CREATES HIS OWN ORIGINAL LINE OF COMIC BOOKS, CARD DESIGNS AND T-SHIRTS. HE STARTED DRAWING AT AGE 2 AND WAS CONSIDERED A WORKING PROFESSIONAL BY AGE 14 DOING MURALS FOR CHURCHES AND CREATING COURTROOM SKETCHES FOR NEWSPAPERS. AFTER GRADUATING RINGLING WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS HE WENT ON TO WORK IN NY AND CONNECTICUT COUNTING YALE UNIVERSITY AND THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT AMONG HIS MANY CLIENTS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CLASS THAT’S AFFORDABLE, SAFE AND TEACHES ‘REAL DRAWING TO ALL AGES’ AND  WITH A TEACHER WHO CARES, IS CLEVER, LOVES TEACHING PLUS HAS A CLEAN RECORD WITH REGULAR BACKGROUND CHECKS, THEN THIS IS THE CLASS YOU WANT. PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND BY SITTING OUTSIDE THE CLASS OR BY JOINING THE CLASS. IT’S THE CHEAPEST QUALITY ART CLASS IN TOWN AND YOU CAN START AND STOP AT ANYTIME PLUS ALL STUDENTS GET A DISCOUNT ON ALL ART MATERIALS PURCHASED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL MICHAEL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND KEEP ON SKETCHING! (941) 350-4172

June  11th, 21st, 28th   ALL CLASSES ARE SAT. 12:30PM - 2:30PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SOME MONTHS THERE ARE ONLY ONE OR TWO CLASSES DUE TO MY TEACHING ELSEWHERE. SEE 'OTHER CLASSES' TO FIND OUT IF I HAVE SOMETHING ELSE TO OFFER YOU AT ANOTHER LOCATION. 

Jan      THE 28TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. SORRY!

Feb     4th,   11th (9AM-11AM),    NO CLASS ON 18th (you might want to go to Mega Con in Orlando this weekend),  25th

Mar      3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st

April    14th,   21st (9AM-11AM),   28th    

MAY AND BEYOND SCHEDULE YET TO BE POSTED. BECAUSE I'VE BEEN TEACHING THIS CLASS FOR OVER 12 YEARS YOU CAN BE SURE THERE ARE CLASSES AFTER THESE EXPIRE. HOWEVER, I DON'T ALWAYS GET AROUND TO UPDATING MY WEB SITE SO PLEASE CALL IF YOU AREN'T SURE. (941) 350-4172

I'll be doing two sets of classes in Boothbay Harbor area this August. I'M very excited about the prospect of making this an annual event. The classes will be at Boothbay Regional Art Foundation and at the River Arts Center. Come check 'em out. 

Boothbay Regional Art Foundation 'BRAF' located at 1 townsend Ave. Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538  (207) 633-2703

“Cartoon and Caricature Art”

Aug 9, 10, 11   9:00 - 11:30am

Come learn how to draw fantastic cartoons and cleaver cartoon portraits. Taught a Professional Caricaturist Michael White, this class teaches you how to draw figures, faces and situations you might find in any modern cartoon. Story telling with pictures, body language, expression, backgrounds and graphics are all part of this fun 3 day class designed for all ages. Beginners and experienced artist welcomed.

Materials

Ink pens of your choice but Micron’s are nice  .02  .03  .05  

Sharpie Markers- Black Fine Point and King Size

Kneaded Eraser

Hand Held Pencil Sharpener (the best have an enclosed to collect shavings)

Straight Edge Ruler, Triangle and any Templates you wish

1) 11”x14” Sketch Pad

1) 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 

Photos of people you like friends, family and celebrities. 

“Cartooning Cartooning  Cartooning”

Aug 9, 10, 11   5 - 7pm

So you like to draw cartoons? Funny, Heroic, Satiric, Political, Editorial etc. Then this class is for you. Come learn and polish your cartooning skills with a seasoned professional who has been in the business of comics and cartooning for over 35 years. In the class Michael White will teach you how to create characters, show you what to do with them and how to ultimately produce your own original cartoons and comics.

Materials

Ink pens of your choice but Micron’s are nice  .02  .03  .05  

Sharpie Markers- Black Fine Point and King Size

Kneaded Eraser

Hand Held Pencil Sharpener (the best have an enclosed to collect shavings)

Straight Edge Ruler, Triangle and any Templates you wish

1) 11”x14” Sketch Pad

1) 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 

“Children’s Book Illustration”

Aug 16, 17, 18   9:00 - 11:30am

Did you ever want to try your hand at illustrating a book? Professional Artist Michael White has put his talent into books for over 35 years and is here to show you how. Bring classic and original characters to life in book form. All ages and levels welcomed in this 3 day fun class which focuses on creating characters, drawing and design. The ins and outs of copyright, production and publication will also be addressed. 

Materials  

Pencils (graphite) HB 2B 4B

Ink pens of your choice but Micron’s are nice  .02  .03  .05  

Various sizes of Sharpie markers 

A set of water color with brushes and or color pencils (Prisma color Pencils are great)

Kneaded Eraser

Hand Held Pencil Sharpener (the best have an enclosed to collect shavings)

Straight Edge Ruler, Triangle and any Templates you wish

1) 11”x14” Sketch Pad

1) 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 

or 2ply Vellum Bristol by the sheet or illustration board cut to 11”x14”

“Cartooning with Pizzaz”

So you like to draw cartoons? Funny, Heroic, Satiric, Political, Editorial etc. Then this class is for you. Come learn and polish your cartooning skills with a seasoned professional who has been in the business of comics and cartooning for over 35 years. In the class Michael White will teach you how to create characters, show you what to do with them and how to ultimately produce your own original cartoons and comics.

Materials

Ink pens of your choice but Micron’s are nice  .02  .03  .05  

Sharpie Markers- Black Fine Point and King Size

Kneaded Eraser

Hand Held Pencil Sharpener (the best have an enclosed to collect shavings)

Straight Edge Ruler, Triangle and any Templates you wish

1) 11”x14” Sketch Pad

1) 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 

Classes at The River Arts Located at 170 Maine St. Damariscotta, Maine  (207) 563-1507

“Caricature Illustration”

Aug 16, 17, 18    6 - 8pm

Caricature is the art of funny portraits. In this class learn to draw your friends, family, celebrities and strangers. Come develop your skills to capture likeness and explore ways to twist the facts into images of unexpected delight. Caricature art is fun and profitable. Increasing your speed and quality of drawing is a main goal of this 3 day fun filled class for all ages.

Materials

Ink pens of your choice but Micron’s are nice  .02  .03  .05  

Sharpie Markers- Black Fine Point and King Size

Kneaded Eraser

Hand Held Pencil Sharpener (the best have an enclosed to collect shavings)

Straight Edge Ruler, Triangle and any Templates you wish

1) 11”x14” Sketch Pad

1) 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 

Photos of people you like friends, family and celebrities.

“Illustrated Book Arts”

Aug  9, 10, 11   1 - 4pm

Everyone loves illustrated books. Imagine producing your own illustrated book and publishing it too. In this class learn how to do it yourself from a professional who has produced art for books for over 35 years. Though originality is highly valued in this class don’t fret if You don’t have your own characters or story. This class is designed for beginners and professional artist. 

Materials  

Pencils (graphite) HB 2B 4B

Ink pens of your choice but Micron’s are nice  .02  .03  .05  

Various sizes of Sharpie markers 

A set of water color with brushes and or color pencils (Prisma color Pencils are great)

Kneaded Eraser

Hand Held Pencil Sharpener (the best have an enclosed to collect shavings)

Straight Edge Ruler, Triangle and any Templates you wish

1) 11”x14” Sketch Pad

1) 11”x14” Vellum Bristol Board Pad 

or 2ply Vellum Bristol by the sheet or illustration board cut to 11”x14”

Upon Demand in Maine

anytime Aug 5 - 19th

Michael White has just about done everything from murals in churches, to comic books to t-shirt designs, logos and board games. He works in all mediums and styles so if you can’t make one of his classes that are listed just speak up and let’s see if we can create a class or private session to fit your interest.