Discover how artists create the illusion of depth, space, and scale through perspective drawing. We’ll explore the history of perspective and composition before diving into practical drawing exercises that experiment with varied viewpoints and ways of seeing. Along the way, students will analyze drawings in real time, discuss their ideas, and develop their own work.

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Time: 10am-12pm

Facilitator: John Gardner
John is a highly regarded and prolific three-dimensional visualizer, creator, designer, and architect. His multidisciplinary work includes leading an international architecture practice, planning large sites, designing buildings and objects, fabricating stained-glass windows, creating sculptures and major installations, painting, drawing  and sketching extensively while flying and traveling. His work is collected. He will be exhibiting at Masterworks in December 2026.
– Bachelor of Fine Arts 1980 (RISD)
– Bachelor Architecture 1981 (RISD) (Henry Adams Award)
– Registered Architect 1985 , retired 2019.
– Advanced Architecture Critic RISD Fall 2017
– Bermuda Biennial Artist
– Charman Prize Contributor
– Exhibitor Bermuda National Museum
– TEDx Bermuda ‘ Painting on Planes’

Class Size: Maximum of 10 participants to ensure individualized attention and a supportive environment.

Age groups: All ages welcome; Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult

Skill level: All levels welcome

Location: Mezzanine Gallery

Workshop Fee: $75 Members/$125 Non-members; practicing artist rate application here; under 18 bursary application here.

Materials provided: All supplies provided.

Important reminder: A cancellation must be made 14 days before the registration program start date to receive a refund.  No refund will be given within 14 days of the program date.

Featured artwork (detail): Utopian Theatre, John Gardner (1980)