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Capture the City's Soul!

term 4: 14th october - 16th december 2025


Week 1


Tuesday, 14th october


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 2


Tuesday, 21st october


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 3


Tuesday, 28th october


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 4


Tuesday, 4th november


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 5


Tuesday, 11th november


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 6


Tuesday, 18th november


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 7


Tuesday, 25th november


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 8


Tuesday, 2nd december


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm

Week 9


Tuesday, 9th december


2:30 to 4:00 pm

6:00 to 7:30 pm


What’s Included:

All art materials provided
Expert instruction in urban sketching techniques
A chance to explore and sketch local streetscapes and scenic spots

What To Bring:

A drink and a snack
A camping chair (or let us know if you need one—just send a text to 0452276973)

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Art on Main is a Central Coast art studio that offers art classes, pottery classes, and much more. Join us in Toukley for Paint and Sip classes and workshops with acrylics and water colours. We’re specialists in face painting, sewing, kids parties and more. From Lakehaven to Bateau Bay, and from The Entrance to Wyong, local art enthusiasts love our classes! Get in touch to make the most of arts and crafts in NSW, Australia!

10-Week Urban Art
Term 4: 14th october - 16th december 2025

full term package!

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2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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Week 1: Introduction to Urban Sketching

Overview of urban sketching and its purpose.
Tools and materials: pens, ink, brushes, watercolors, sketchbooks.
Warm-up exercises: Loose line sketches of small objects.
Sketching basic urban elements (windows, doors, lampposts).

$25.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 2: Composition & Perspective Made Easy

How to frame your scene: Rule of thirds, focal points.
One-point and two-point perspective basics.
Thumbnail sketching: Planning a scene in under 5 minutes.
Practice: Sketching a simple street corner from reference.

$25.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 3: Expressive Line Work & Loose Sketching Techniques

Using varied line weights for depth and energy.
Gesture drawing for quick urban scenes.
Line confidence exercises (continuous line, broken line).
Practice: Sketch a street café or market stall in pen.

$25.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 4: Capturing Texture & Detail with Ink

Techniques: Hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, scribbling.
Adding textures for bricks, trees, water reflections, glass.
How much detail is too much? Knowing when to stop.
Practice: Sketch an old building façade with textures.

$25.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 5: People & Vehicles in the Urban Scene

How to sketch people quickly (stick figures to simplified forms).
Proportions and movement in urban settings.
Sketching cars and bicycles with minimal detail.
Practice: Adding life to a city street scene.

$25.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 6: Light Watercolor Washes Over Ink

How to mix light, transparent washes.
Choosing colors that complement ink lines.
Wet-on-dry vs. wet-on-wet techniques.
Practice: Apply a wash to last week's sketch.

$25.00 PP

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Week 7: Creating Depth & Mood with Watercolor

Using warm vs. cool colors to create atmosphere.
Adding shadows and highlights.
Creating the illusion of distance (fading background elements).
Practice: Paint a misty morning or golden-hour city scene.

$25.00 PP

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Week 8: Fast & Loose Urban Sketching Outdoors (Weather Permitting)

On-location sketching techniques (quick studies, limited time).
Selecting and simplifying a busy scene.
How to deal with distractions and movement.
Practice: Sketching outdoors or from urban photography references.

$25.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 9: Advanced Urban Sketching – Style & Personal Expression

Developing a unique urban sketching style.
Experimenting with ink splashes, loose brush strokes, mixed media.
Breaking the rules: Abstracting urban elements.
Practice: Create an expressive cityscape with personality.

$25.00 PP

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Week 10: Final Urban Sketch & Group Exhibition

Choosing a final scene to sketch and paint.
Working on a more detailed urban artwork.
Group critique and sharing of work.
Create an artwork to show at end of term exhibition.

$25.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 1: Introduction to Line and Wash

Focus: Understanding materials (watercolor paper, pens, ink, brushes)
Goal: Loosen up and build line fluency and confidence.

Activities

Demonstration of line and wash examples.
Practice simple objects (mugs, apples, leaves).
Line drawing using waterproof ink or fineliner.
Light washes added with limited colors.

$30.00 PP

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Week 2: Mastering Line - Contour and Gesture

Focus: Drawing skills using contour lines and gesture.
Goal: Loosen up and build line fluency and confidence.

Activities

Blind contour drawing (e.g., hands, plants).
Quick gesture studies (people or pets in motion).
Add selective washes to finished sketches.

$30.00 PP

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Week 3: Tone and Texture with Pen

Focus: Cross-hatching, stippling, and line variation.
Goal: Learn how line quality impacts the final work.

Activities

Create value scales using different mark-making methods.
Draw textured objects (shells, baskets, rocks).
Washes to enhance tone.

$30.00 PP

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Week 4: Still Life in Line and Wash

Focus: Composition and observational drawing.
Goal: Apply skills in a controlled composition.

Activities

Draw a small still life setup (fruit, bottles, flowers).
Emphasis on shape, line confidence, and shadow.
Add watercolor washes to bring it to life.

$30.00 PP

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Week 5: Architectural Elements

Focus: Drawing buildings and structures.
Goal: Build confidence with structure and perspective.

Activities

Learn simple perspective techniques.
Sketch facades, doors, windows.
Apply washes to suggest shadow and detail.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 6: Nature Study - Trees & Landscapes

Focus: Organic shapes and natural textures.
Goal: Explore mood and movement in nature.

Activities

Draw trees, rocks, and nature scenes.
Use broken or expressive line for foliage.
Washes for sky, land, and light effects.

$30.00 PP

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Week 7: Animals in Line and Wash

Focus: Capturing character and form.
Goal: Express character and movement in subjects.

Activities

Gesture drawing of animals from photo reference.
Focus on fur, feathers, and texture with line.
Color washes to enhance expression.

$30.00 PP

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Week 8: Urban Sketching Practice

Focus: On-location or photo-based urban scenes.
Goal: Encourage speed, storytelling, and atmosphere.

Activities

Capture street scenes, signs, shopfronts.
Add people, cars, and street details.
Limited or full-color washes.

$30.00 PP

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Week 9: Combining Media Creatively

Focus: Creative freedom and mixed media.
Goal: Encourage experimentation and individual style.

Activities

Combine pen, watercolor, colored pencils, or collage.
Use expressive line and experimental washes.
Draw from imagination or photo references.

$30.00 PP

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Week 10: Final Project & Showcase

Focus: Bringing it all together.
Goal: Celebrate progress and creativity.

Activities

Each student creates a final artwork from their favorite subject.
Time for finishing touches, framing, or mounting.
Group feedback and mini art show or critique session.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 1: Tools, Textures & Marks

Let’s begin by unleashing the power of the line! This week is all about exploring your artistic toolkit, from fine nibs to bold brush pens.

You'll learn to create a visual library of urban textures—think rustic brick, weathered wood, and gleaming glass. And you’ll see how a quick splash of wash can instantly suggest atmosphere. Get ready to discover the incredible variety and expression you can achieve with simple marks.

$30.00 PP

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Week 2: Everyday Objects with Character

Discover the hidden stories in the city's details. This week, we turn our attention to everyday urban objects like coffee cups, bicycles, and old lampposts, learning to give them personality.

You’ll focus on using expressive, characterful lines and adding selective splashes of color to find and celebrate the extraordinary beauty in the ordinary.

$30.00 PP

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Week 3: People in Place

Bring your city scenes to life by adding the most important element: people! You’ll learn the art of quick gesture drawing, capturing the natural posture and movement of figures in cafes, on park benches, and walking down the street.

With fast lines and minimal color, you'll master how to seamlessly and naturally integrate people into your urban sketches.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 4: Street Corners & Shopfronts

Every street corner has a story to tell. This week, you’ll learn to capture charming shopfronts and bustling street corners using the fundamentals of perspective.

We'll then loosen up our drawings with energetic washes, focusing on what makes a place unique. This is the perfect chance to practice your perspective skills while creating sketches that are brimming with atmosphere.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 5: Night Scenes & Light Effects

When the sun goes down, the city reveals a whole new mood. This week, we explore the magic of night scenes, experimenting with dark, dramatic washes and the clever use of negative space.

You’ll learn to capture the glow of neon signs, warm windows, and old-fashioned lamplight, creating atmospheric sketches that convey the unique feeling of the city after dark.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 6: Urban Nature - Parks & Green Corners

Find the green oases hidden within the urban jungle. This week, we’ll sketch the trees, parks, and potted plants that bring nature into the city.

You'll use expressive, organic lines for foliage and play with seasonal color washes to create a beautiful balance between the natural and the man-made in your art.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 7: Transport & Movement

Capture the pulse and rhythm of the city in motion! This week is all about sketching things that go, from parked bicycles to moving buses.

You’ll learn how to use energetic gesture lines and dynamic washes to suggest speed, reflection, and shadow, infusing your sketches with the vibrant energy of urban transport.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 8: Storytelling Through Sketching

Become a visual storyteller. This week, you’ll combine all the elements you’ve learned—people, architecture, and details—into a single, compelling sketch.

Working from a photo or a favorite memory, you'll learn how to use washes to guide the viewer’s eye and create a drawing that tells a unique and personal story.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 9: Mixed Media & Urban Atmosphere

Let's break the rules and play! This week is all about adding a new dimension to your urban sketches with mixed media. You'll experiment with adding colored pencils, vibrant ink washes, or even collage to your work.

By layering different materials, you'll discover new textures and find your unique artistic style while sketching a bustling market or a quiet alleyway.

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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