Lets Draw! Pumpkin Edition

Your budding artist can celebrate the arrival of pumpkin season with a hands-on charcoal drawing class designed specifically for beginners. Led by instructor Yuri Ozaki at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, this workshop introduces kids to the moody, expressive medium of charcoal while creating seasonal artwork they'll be proud to display. No prior drawing experience is necessary — just a willingness to get a little messy and experiment with shading, blending, and capturing the curves of everyone's favorite fall gourd. Classes meet on Saturdays at 2 PM at Studio 310, located at 2211 Seminole Drive inside the Lowe Mill complex. The $27 per person fee covers all materials, so families don't need to bring anything except enthusiasm. Each session runs about an hour, giving kids ages 5-14 plenty of time to work through the drawing process without losing steam. Younger children may need a bit of parental encouragement with technique, while older kids often thrive on the creative freedom charcoal allows. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to find parking and navigate Lowe Mill's hallways. Since charcoal can be smudgy, consider dressing kids in clothes you don't mind getting marked. The relaxed, creative atmosphere makes this an ideal weekend activity for families looking to ease into autumn with something more artistic than apple picking.