Drawing Class: Urban Sketching for Intermediates

Learn how to draw and refine your skills at this urban sketching and wash class.



6 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       $199

Are you looking to refine your drawing skills and maybe even try out some new drawing styles too? Why not join this intermediate drawing class in Sydney and learn how to draw urban landscapes in a unique style at this fun and inspiring experience!
In this class, you will learn new drawing techniques to help you with urban sketching from an industry professional. You will get the chance to explore your city and capture street scenes, beautiful buildings, and public spaces with just a pencil and paper!
You'll then learn the skills to be able to bring your sketches to life with watercolour wash to give them a unique tone and texture. You'll learn from the expert about sketching styles and how to capture a sense of time and place, and then you'll get hands-on and try it out for yourself too.
What you will learn in this class:
  • Refresh your knowledge of basic rules of perspective
  • Build your confidence in using washes
  • Learn how to use colour washes to create a sense of depth and focus
  • Learn the fundamentals of tonal value
  • Use drawing exercises to explore different sketching styles
  • Understand the importance of capturing a sense of time and place
  • Learn tips for creating more confident line styles
  • Explore approaches for producing journals.
If you're looking for fun things to do in Sydney then why not try out this intermediate drawing class! Not only will you get the chance to learn from an industry expert, but you'll also be able to walk away feeling creatively inspired with a whole new range of skills to practise at home too.
Please note: This class will be spent mostly outdoors. The class will go ahead in most weathers, with undercover and indoor destinations used if it rains. Cancellation will only occur if the weather is particularly inclement.
All students must be over 18+ years of age.
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • Coloured paints will be provided
  • Your own masterpieces to take home!
Knowledge required
This is an intermediate drawing class. It is recommended that you have previously completed the Drawing Course: Urban Sketching or a beginner's drawing class or have some previous drawing experience.
What to bring
Materials you will need to bring:
  • “Draw & Wash” paper pad, smooth 201gsm, - A5 or A4 size
  • 2B drawing pencil and sharpener
  • Acrylic and kneadable erasers
  • Fine tip permanent black pen (waterproof) - 1mm (plus 0.7mm if you prefer a finer line)
  • A small white plastic plate or container lid
  • Watercolour brushes (Taklon round #12 and #6 and Taklon flat #12 and #8)
  • A small bottle of water for painting
Please make sure to wear enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and BYO snacks and drinks.
Location

Sydney Community College - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle NSW

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Elinor Pickard

Elinor Pickard

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Elinor Pickard is a practising artist, a painter with drawing at the centre of her practice. Elinor’s interest in fine and decorative arts is reflected in her paintings, specifically those centred on botanical and floral subjects, rich with colour and often incorporating her fine gilding techniques. She also enjoys urban sketching and capturing the interactions between people, and the human figure within the built urban environment.

An attentive and encouraging art educator, Elinor has been teaching adults since 2016. She has also run regular children’s art classes since 2015.




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Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.

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