RAQUETTE LAKE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Commuter Pass | Drawing — Six Days of Studio Rigor at Great Camp Sagamore
A six-day, hands-on drawing seminar at Great Camp Sagamore that guides artists through fundamentals, techniques and critiques with an accomplished instructor.
Commuter Pass | Drawing — Six Days of Studio Rigor at Great Camp Sagamore.
Set on Raquette Lake, this lively drawing seminar unfolds over six days at Great Camp Sagamore. The program is designed to take participants from basic sketches to detailed work through focused technique lessons, medium experiments and guided critiques in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Highlights
Workshop Highlights
Guidance from Wes Sherman
The seminar is led by Wes Sherman, an accomplished artist and college art professor who provides demonstrations and personalized feedback to help students refine technique and find their own voice.
Work Across Classic Drawing Mediums
Participants work with a variety of media — including pencils, charcoal and ink — to explore line, tone, scale and composition and to experiment toward a personal style.
Hands-on Exercises and Group Critiques
Each session includes demonstrations, hands-on exercises and group discussions; critiques and personalized feedback are woven into the seminar to accelerate skill development.
What the day feels like
What the six-day seminar feels like
Across six days the program moves deliberately from fundamentals — line, shape and form — into perspective, composition and the subtleties of tone and proportion. Sessions combine instructor-led demonstrations with hands-on practice and group critique, offering steady feedback and opportunities to experiment with different media.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Guidance from Wes Sherman
The seminar is led by Wes Sherman, an accomplished artist and college art professor who provides demonstrations and personalized feedback to help students refine technique and find their own voice.
THE MATERIALS
Work Across Classic Drawing Mediums
Participants work with a variety of media — including pencils, charcoal and ink — to explore line, tone, scale and composition and to experiment toward a personal style.
THE TEACHING
Hands-on Exercises and Group Critiques
Each session includes demonstrations, hands-on exercises and group discussions; critiques and personalized feedback are woven into the seminar to accelerate skill development.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this seminar suits — and who might look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The seminar runs for 6 days.
Expect to work with a variety of drawing media; pencils, charcoal and ink are specifically used during the seminar.
Participants meet at 1105 Sagamore Road.
The program combines demonstrations, hands-on exercises, group discussions and personalized feedback led by the instructor.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the seminar?
The drawing seminar runs for 6 days.
Where do participants meet?
The meeting location is 1105 Sagamore Road.
Who teaches the workshop?
Wes Sherman, an accomplished artist and college art professor, leads the seminar.
Is the class suitable for beginners?
Yes — the course is designed for artists of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners.
What drawing materials are used?
Participants work with a range of media, including pencils, charcoal and ink.
Will there be critiques and personalized feedback?
Yes — sessions include demonstrations, hands-on exercises, group discussions and personalized feedback as part of the seminar.