Surrealism: Drawing from the Subconscious Mind

July 29 - September 2, 2025

6 Weeks, Tuesdays, 10AM-12:30PM

Instructor: Dr. Michael Faris

Works of Surrealism often feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequiturs. Surrealism is an art and cultural movement in which artists aimed to allow the subconscious mind to express itself, often resulting in the depiction of illogical or dreamlike scenes and ideas. Surrealism aims to create a "super-reality" by combining ordinary objects in unexpected ways, pushing the boundaries of reality. This class will emphasize juxtapositions, or placing subject matter in proximity to unusual settings or interactions. 

This studio class is designed for students who have some experience in drawing. Demonstrations and critiques will be used to explain techniques and composition. Each session will include a drawing assignment.

See syllabus for material list

$140 Members | $180 Non-Members

If you must cancel, please email (info@stlouisartistsguild.org) or call STLAG. A refund will be given only if cancellation occurs seven days prior to the first day of class. No exceptions. Refunds will be processed minus a $25 withdrawal fee.

St. Louis Artists Guild is committed to providing educational experiences to as many people as possible. We are pleased to offer sliding-scale scholarships to make classes and workshops more accessible to our community, adults & children. If you are interested in scholarship information please contact Kathryn Nahorski, Membership and Development Director, at knahorski@stlouisartistsguild.org