How to Sharpen Charcoal for Drawing

Online Event: Discover a brilliant technique for sharpening charcoal pencils that transforms the way you draw. Artist David Tenorio demonstrates how to safely carve and sand your pencil to expose more charcoal, creating a long, tapered point that feels almost like holding a paintbrush. This method allows you to shade with broad, even strokes, make delicate lines, and enjoy a greater range of motion in your figure drawings. Along the way, David shares safety tips, tool recommendations, and the meditative benefits of preparing your materials before class.