CA$174
6 Saturdays | course
Instructed Urban Sketching course in Vancouver
Urban sketching course in Vancouver offers 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: Enjoy drawing and exploring the city at the same time!
Theoretical and practical parts, including exercises and creative tasks
Live demonstrations: Watch an experienced instructor break down complex scenes into simple, easy-to-follow steps
Individual guidance: Get tailored advice on your technique, composition, and use of colour
1. Weather-appropriate clothes (For spring/fall outdoor sessions, please remember to wear an extra layer of warm clothes. For summer outdoor classes, take a hat, sunscreen, and water)
2. Something to sit on:
To make it comfortable, bring a folding chair or at least a foam cushion
3. Smile
We take photos to share. Take a bunch!
4. 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, OR watercolour paints, OR colored pencils
Options:
Instead, you can use fineliner pens in 2-3 different thicknesses or a gel pen
Tablet with drawing software (ex. Procreate) for digital drawing
The course takes place on location in Vancouver city centre. Each class is assigned a specific location to get the full understanding of the lesson's topic. The location might be weather-dependent.
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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.
Meeting Point confirmation will be emailed to all registered participants every Friday!
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