Pocket Sketching for Travel and At Home

Class Schedule: Duration: 4 hours (2-hour morning session, 1-hour lunch break, 2-hour afternoon session) Break: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Note: Bring a sack lunch or explore nearby eateries! Morning Session (2 Hours): Introduction to Supplies: Overview of watercolor paints and sketch pens. Discussion of the importance of choosing the right supplies for outdoor and garden sketching. Techniques Covered: Understanding Perspective: Learn how to create depth in your sketches. Contrast, Color, and Focal Point: Techniques to enhance your drawings by manipulating light and color. Choosing your Subject: Tips on how to select a compelling subject and isolate a focal point in your composition. Basics of Color Theory: Introduction to the color wheel and its application in sketching. Timed Sketching Exercise: Engage in timed sketching to develop your ability to capture scenes quickly without overthinking details. Lunch Break (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) Afternoon Session (2 Hours): Timed Sketching Practice: Continue practicing timed sketching with various subjects, focusing on applying techniques learned in the morning. Progress Review: Use mats to display finished sketches, encouraging participants to reflect on their progress and ask questions. Final Exercise: Conclude the class with a Still Life Sketch of live flowers, allowing participants to apply their learned skills in a more detailed study. Supplies Included: Watercolor paints Sketch pens Sketching paper Mats for displaying artwork This class will provide a comprehensive introduction to sketching both in travel and at home, helping participants to enhance their skills in a supportive and creative environment.