Sketching Workshop August 4th to 7th: 9 AM to Noon PST

This fun and mindful drawing course helps students slow down, observe, and sketch the world around them with creativity and confidence. Through brief, focused sessions, students will explore pencil mark-making, shape, texture, and value using quick 10–15 minute exercises. They'll learn that drawing is about expression—not perfection—and discover how each sketch can capture not just how something looks, but how it feels.  The final two days introduce watercolor, where students will apply their skills to drawing and painting leaves and flowers. By the end of the course, students will have gained lifelong tools for seeing, creating, and connecting more deeply with their surroundings.  

Materials:

2 mm thick, 4 B dark mechanical pencil and kneadable eraser

Regular white printing papers to draw 25 sheets 

9x12 mixed media sketch pad 98 lb or 160 gsm (atleast 10 pages)

Any watercolor pan paint set with brush.  Best (Winsor & Newtons Cotman 12 Watercolor Half Pans with Brush set with brush)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About Our Online Classes------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This class is taught live via Zoom. You will have access to an online class group message board where you can share work, comment and ask questions.

Equipment needed: Microphone and camera enabled computer OR an iPad /smart tablet.

Class will be recorded and recordings expire 30 days after the final day of the course. Participants will receive an email with the Zoom link and class details 5-7 days before the class starts (don’t forget to check your junk folder).

Zoom link will also be posted in the class message board. Check your confirmation email for a link to the message board.