Saturday, November 1st, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
with Jan Zhou
Awaken creativity. Strengthen your seeing. Building a lasting connection between hand, mind, and heart through the simplicity and elegance of line. In this mindful drawing workshop, you will explore how line alone—without shading or complex techniques—can express your form, movement, energy, and emotion. Whether you’re new to drawing, returning after a break, or looking to deepen your creative flow, this course offers a clear, step-by-step foundation on how to draw with greater confidence and clarity.
Registration and Fees
Become a member of the Oak Park Art League and save on class registration.
Members: $110.00; after 10/29/2025: $120.00
Non-Members: $120.00; after 10/29/2025: $130.00
Advanced Registration Required.
Registration and Code of Conduct Policy
Materials:
Sketching pencils
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
Printing Paper
Sketchbook
Clipboard
Paperclips
Folder
About the instructor:
Jan Zhou is an artist, fashion designer, and educator with over 25 years of experience in the creative arts. She has taught fashion and design at leading institutions in the U.S. and abroad, including the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Bunka Fashion Institute in Japan, the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and Instituto Marangoni in Italy. Her international background and innovative approach have shaped her teaching style, blending Eastern aesthetics with modern design thinking. As founder of JZen Art of Line Studio, Jan created a mindful drawing practice that helps students rediscover the foundations of observation and line — building clarity, rhythm, and flow in their creative process.
In addition to teaching, Jan has exhibited her artwork internationally and holds a design patent in China. She continues to bring her passion for exploration, structure, and creativity into every class, guiding students to reconnect with their artistic voice, one line at a time.