About the course
“Drawing is discovery.” —John Berger Join writer and artist-in-residence Dylan Klempner for a playful approach to drawing. Primarily a writer, Dylan uses drawing to train his senses, see the world more clearly, and relax. We will experiment with various styles of mark making, finding inspiration from many artists and illustrators. Who is this class for? This class is ideal for anyone interested in experimenting with drawing using the simplest materials.
About Dylan
Dylan Klempner is a writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on the role of creativity in health and healing. He has served as a writer-in-residence for leading Arts in Health programs, including University of Florida’s (UF) Health Arts in Medicine and as a lecturer with UF’s Center for the Arts in Medicine. His experiences facilitating creative activities for patients and caregivers continues to shape his writing about the arts, health, and health policy. Dylan teaches creativity and writing workshops, created and authors the Creative for Health newsletter, and publishes stories that explore how the arts support well-being. Dylan also teaches Writing With Others, an expressive writing class that meets on Fridays at 1:30 pm EDT.
About Continuum Of Care
This program is offered free of charge by the Georgetown Lombardi Arts & Humanities Program (AHP) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. The "Continuum of Care" Online Class program is generously supported by the Wolpoff Family Foundation.