Urban Sketching

Adult Workshop | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

9/15/2021-10/20/2021

10:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT on Wed

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$195.00

$175.00

Loosen up your drawing style and breathe new creativity into your artmaking. You will be challenged to capture the bustling life of the city through quick sketches in pen, pencil and watercolor. Each session will take place at some of Philadelphia’s most beloved and iconic landmarks, including 30th Street Station, Reading Terminal Market, and the 9th Street Market. Topics covered in this class include choosing and framing your scene, sketching at a quick pace, conveying detail through modest means, drawing in perspective, and watercolor techniques.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE
1. Sketching on location
2. Framing and choosing your scene
3. Drawing in perspective
4. Sketching with watercolors
5. Conveying detail through modest means

  • This is an in-person, off site course. We will practice social distancing during class.
  • • Watercolor sketch pad
  • • Water-soluble pencils
  • • Pencil
  • • Eraser
  • • Watercolor set
  • • Watercolor brushes
  • • Drawing Board or travel easel
  • • Water bottle
  • • Sunscreen