In-Person Plein Air Workshop
In-Person Plein Air Workshop
"A Day at the Beach Sketching Workshop"
5 Hours of Outdoors Colour Sketching
Location: Port Stanley (meet up at 'Little Beach' parking lot (free parking Oct-May))
This workshop is ideal if you've tried drawing or painting and would like to explore sketching outdoors. We'll work through the process step by step, so you can focus on enjoying the experience and learning to capture the landscape in a colour sketch.
Spend the day at the beach enjoying a lakeside view in Port Stanley!! You'll learn to sketch with colour to capture the feeling of the water and beach using mixed media.
This workshop will show you how to break down a scene so you can have a process for creating colour sketches of landscape views.
By the end of the day, you'll have:
- Discovered how to choose and simplify a landscape view.
- Created a colour sketch inspired by the beach and lake.
- Learn a process you can repeat on your own outings.
- Discovered how to use a compact, portable art kit outdoors.
A little preparation makes the day even more enjoyable... Before the workshop, you'll receive a downloadable plein air sketching guide with a simple materials list, tips for setting up your portable kit, and an introduction to the colour-sketching approach we'll explore together. You'll arrive ready to get started, with plenty of time to enjoy the view and make your own sketch.
A few photos... showing me and some of my plein air on-site sketches. Each time I create a sketch or painting on-site I learn something new, I think that's why it continues to be so fun and challenging. In this workshop I want you to find out for yourself just how enjoyable it is to immerse yourself in capturing the views around you.
Nov. 7th, sold out
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Note, your purchase will include a digital pdf file with the link to the workshop webpage. if you don't get the PDF or have a problem downloading it please contact me.
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What You'll Learn....
We'll meet up at 'Little Beach' (map link) in Port Stanley (free parking Oct.-May) and spend the day learning to capture the view.
Participants will bring their own art supplies. You'll receive a downloadable guide and a detailed materials list before the workshop, so you can prepare your gear ahead of time.
Over the course of the workshop, you'll explore....
• View-finding: What to look for in a view to sketch, analyzing the scene to find your subject.
• Composition: Understand the basics of landscape composition, adding/subtracting elements to create an interesting sketch.
• Sketching: How to see the relationships between shapes and lines to quickly sketch what you see.
• Value/Contrast: Experiment with finding the tonal values of light and dark to make your sketch pop.
• Color: Learn how to use mixed media like pencil, ink, watercolour, coloured pencil to add colour to a sketch.
Enjoying a beautiful landscape by sketching/painting on-site is a wonderful way to appreciate what you're seeing in a very immersive way! The challenge of connecting with your senses to capture the view, makes the time you spend outdoors a more memorable, and enriching personal experience.
What you'll need....
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Simple plein air gear setup...
Above is a basic gear setup plus a portable stool/chair. This is the minimum gear you'll need to bring for the workshop.
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Extras stuff to bring....
Some extras will be needed to make sure you have a successful day. Bring your own snacks/beverages, washroom facilites and several cafes are close by.
Workshop Details....
What’s Included:
• Materials List
• Digital Guide Book as downloadable PDF
• 5 hours of on-site instruction
• Individual feedback and guidance
What to Bring:
• Weather appropriate clothing, hat/visor, coat, gloves, umbrella, sunscreen
• Snacks/beverages (visitor centre washrooms & cafes close by)
• Folding chair/stool
• Clipboard to use as lap-desk or tripod setup
• Drawing tools, pencils, pens, markers, pencil crayons
• Watercolour/gouache paint, paper, & accessories
• Phone to take photos
• Note: A more detailed art supply list given after sign up
Cancellation Policy:
• If you cancel... at least 2 days prior to workshop, a full refund is given.
• If the workshop is cancelled... due to weather, low enrollment, or other reasons, I'll contact you the day before the scheduled workshop, and you'll have the choice of a refund, or taking part on a different day if available.
• If you don't show up... to the workshop, no refunds are given.
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