Short 3 hour starter workshop – £35!
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Start getting the ‘sketchbooking habit’ on this short 3 hour introductory workshop. An immersive, hands-on experience for beginners or improving arty types for just £35!
• Explore sketchbook types, sketching materials & techniques – discover the world of ‘sketchbook journaling’ and the freely-available global ‘Urban Sketchers movement’.
• Basic materials supplied, with a range of equipment on hand to borrow & try out.
• Constant coaching from me to suit each participant’s level.
• Take home a range of close up & bigger picture sketches – made in the Forge and its outdoor courtyard.
• Relaxed & encouraging vibe – all abilities welcome.
• Option to extend by an hour or two, at £5/hr paid on the day. Plus a discount for participants booking any of my full day workshops.
• Based in wonderfully inspirational ‘Forge’ at the Libertine pub in Westbourne BH4. Coffee, drinks & food will be available.
The ‘beginners’ workshop format
Breaking the ice we will gather at 10:00am in the hired function space and introduce ourselves over a coffee or tea, where we will set the tone for a relaxed, friendly & encouraging environment. I will gauge everyone’s ability level and establish just what each participant hopes to gain from the session.
Cracking on I will give a brief overview of sketching, materials, techniques etc and invite everyone to have a go with any of my own personal kit and materials.
Sketching exercises such as; pencil shading, pen & ink work, discovering perspective & ‘learning to see’ can be enjoyed around the large communal workshop table – to start gaining an understanding and building up our skills.
The 15 minute challenges! these are a great way to speed up your sketching and learn to ‘see’ the important details to focus on and what details to leave out. This is my favourite part!
Constant coaching will take place for everyone at your own level – to help each participant with their own needs.
Going outside into the Forge’s courtyard is a great experience, with lots of big architecture and interesting small artefacts to sketch. It’s a sunny, fairly quiet public area with plants, tables & chairs. There is also a covered area to shelter in should it rain. You really can’t beat sketching outdoors and this will be a good and easy introduction.
The Throwdown is something all Urban Sketching Groups do. We’ll lay our sketches together on a table as an opportunity to compare and admire how we all got on. We might even be able to put some favourites into mounts…
Round up and FAQs will form the final part of our workshop, where I aim to field questions that have arisen through our days’ session, and hopefully offer helpful advice to guide you onwards with your sketching journey. This might result in your wishing to take a progressive workshop with me in the future or simply in the recommendation of various art stores and suitable sketching equipment to suit your particular needs.
You want more!!? it is quite possible that anyone who wants to and has time to stay on for another hour or two, can do so at a small extra fee of £5/hr paid on the day. AND I am happy to offer participants a 25% discount off a future full day workshop. A discount code will be supplied upon request.
General outline information
All-abilities welcome. Tutoring matched to each personal level within the group. A positive and friendly attitude is encouraged. Basic equipment supplied, but bring own equipment if you have it.
All participants are responsible for their own belongings, safety and wellbeing.
