URBAN SKETCHING CLASS
Beginner / Intermediate Group
Every Saturday 12-1:30 PM
Urban sketching is a creative, on-location drawing activity that allows you to capture the energy and beauty of everyday city life. By sketching bustling streets, serene parks, and Vancouver's iconic landmarks, you can develop your drawing skills and immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythm of the city. It's easy, I'll teach you how to feel comfortable drawing in public spaces!
Why Join Urban Sketching Classes?
Urban sketching is an ideal practice for both beginner and experienced artists looking to improve their drawing techniques while enjoying the outdoors. Our Vancouver classes focus on:
Perspective drawing: Learn to sketch buildings and street scenes with proper perspective
Sketching techniques: Master the art of quickly capturing scenes with lines, textures, and shading
Storytelling through art: Use your sketches to tell the story of the city around you
Group creativity: Engage with other sketchers, exchange ideas, and grow artistically in a supportive community
What to Expect in My Classes
My urban sketching classes in Vancouver offer hands-on learning and guidance from an experienced artist. Each session will involve sketching at different city locations to capture Vancouver’s vibrant architecture and landscapes. Here's what you'll experience:
On-location sketching: Visit parks, streets, and heritage areas in Vancouver to sketch unique cityscapes. Visit public destinations like libraries, heritage buildings etc. to practice interior drawing.
Theoretical and practical parts including exercises and creative tasks
Live demonstrations: Watch experienced instructor break down complex scenes into simple, easy-to-follow steps
Individual guidance: Get tailored advice on your technique, composition, and use of color
By the way, we take photos to share. Take a bunch!
Who Should Join?
Beginners: Learn the basics of sketching, such as drawing shapes, proportions, and adding depth
Experienced sketchers: Improve your speed, accuracy, and ability to sketch on the go
Anyone interested in art: Whether you're a tourist or a local, this class is a fun way to explore the city while boosting your creative skills
What to Bring
1. Weather-appropriate clothes (As the weather cools down, we'll be moving indoors. For any outdoor sessions, please remember to wear an extra layer of warm clothes)
2. Something to sit on:
Foam cushion
(optional) Folding chair
3. Art supplies of your choice.
Basic setup for the first lesson is:
Graphite pencils (HB and 2B) + eraser
Sketchbook or loose plain paper on a sturdy surface (board/book)
Optional: a couple of markers, watercolor paint tubes or colored pencils
Options:
Instead, you can use fineliner pens in 2-3 different thicknesses or gel pen
Tablet with drawing software (ex. Procreate) for digital drawing
Urban Sketching Classes in Vancouver: Key Benefits
Develop your drawing skills: Strengthen your ability to capture scenes quickly and accurately.
Explore Vancouver: Discover hidden gems and unique perspectives in the city.
Create your own visual diary: Sketch your experiences and create lasting memories of your time in the city.
Join a creative community: Be part of a growing community of urban sketchers, sharing inspiration and learning together.
Sign up for our urban sketching classes in Vancouver today and start capturing the beauty of the city one sketch at a time!
By combining the energy of on-location sketching with professional guidance, our urban sketching classes offer a rewarding way to improve your artistic skills while exploring Vancouver. Whether you’re interested in architecture, nature, or people, urban sketching can help you develop your personal style and document your experiences in a fun and meaningful way.
Every class we learn a new topic. Take a course of 6 classes to have consistent progress. To cover all the necessary topics for Urban Sketching you need about 6-10 months.
Explaining how I teach:
Your growth is my priority as your success is my case as an Art Educator.
So whether your goal is "drawing for myself" or "becoming better in my industry" I'm interested in growing students to a high level possible. The longer you are taking my course, better I know your skills and goals, giving me more field to mentor your artistic development - something I am doing on the one-on-one mentorship sessions. I’ll also keep your goals in mind when preparing tasks for the group, ensuring they align with your progress.
If you're serious about growing quickly and effectively, I recommend not missing classes, even if the themes overlap with what you already learned. Often the real goals are hidden under all the random information you got from different sources during your life. But you can't trick art expression! As I get to know my student's goals and skills better, I provide tailored recommendations for the areas where they are struggling (both in art and mentoring). I’ll point out the repetitive mistakes that are stopping your artistic development, the topics you need to work on, and when it's the time.
Examples: There are no two cases that are the same! Some of the students need speed up or creative expanding exercises, others need to train proportions or specific theoretical knowledge, and the third ones are ready to develop their style.
LOCATIONS:
Classes take place in Vancouver Downtown.
MAKE SURE TO CONFIRM THE MEETING POINT THE NIGHT BEFORE EACH CLASS
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Classes run year-round. On rainy/cold days, we are sketching indoors. On sunny and warmer days we enjoy the full volume of urban sketching outdoor experience.
single class
$29 for any 1.5-hour group class
(pick Urban Sketching OR Figure Drawing)
$42 for 2-in-1 Saturday session:
Urban Sketching + Figure Drawing
(3 hours of drawing total)
BEST CHOICE ⬇️
6 lessons course
$174 $144 for 1.5-hour classes
$252 $234 for 2-in-1 sessions
Meeting Point confirmation will be emailed to all registered participants every Friday!
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Come for 1 or both!
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