The Jackson County Public Library will host a free two-part drawing class with Norma Hendrix at 7 p.m. on May 22 and 24.

“Drawing can be both observational and therapeutic,” said Hendrix, who has been teaching art to all ages and levels for nearly 40 years.

Through a variety of simple lessons, she will help attendees learn the difference between “looking” and “seeing.” The class is geared for people (ages 13 and up) who would like to try drawing for the first time, or those who used to draw but have fallen away from the practice. No previous experience is required.

Hendrix is the director of Cullowhee Mountain ARTS, a new non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts in the Western North Carolina.

Class size is limited to 16 people and supplies will be provided.

828.586.2016 or www.cullowheemountainarts.org.