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Urban Sketching
with pen, ink & watercolour

day and time: Weekly Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

duration: 10 weeks, 30th April - 2nd July (1 session per week)

cost: $25 per class

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

goal: sketch urban scenes confidently with pen and ink, then enhance sketches with loose watercolor washes

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term 2: 30th april - 2nd july 2025

Week 6

Wednesday, 4th june

2:00 to 3:30 pm

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Week 7

Wednesday, 11th june

2:00 to 3:30 pm

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Week 8

Wednesday, 18th june

2:00 to 3:30 pm

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Week 9

Wednesday, 25th june

2:00 to 3:30 pm

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Week 10

Wednesday, 2nd july

2:00 to 3:30 pm

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Capture the City's Soul!

term 3: 23rd july - 24th september 2025

Discover the captivating art of urban sketching in our 10-Week Line and Wash course! Perfect for aspiring artists and seasoned sketchers alike, this course will teach you to combine the strength of ink lines with the subtlety of watercolour washes to bring your cityscapes and everyday scenes to life. You will:

Master a Versatile Technique: Learn everything from understanding your materials (pens, inks, watercolours) to creating expressive line work and applying beautiful, atmospheric washes.
Build Skills Progressively: Each week introduces new challenges and subjects. You'll start with simple objects, master contour and gesture drawing, explore tone and texture with your pen, and progress to captivating still lifes, architectural elements with simple perspective, lush nature studies, and dynamic animals.
Unlock Your Inner Urban Sketcher: Develop confidence in capturing street scenes, architectural details, and the vibrant energy of urban life. Learn to tell stories and create atmosphere in your sketches.
Cultivate Your Unique Style: While building foundational skills, you'll be encouraged to loosen up, experiment with combining media, and develop your personal artistic voice.
Showcase Your Journey: The course culminates in a final project of your choice and a supportive group session to celebrate your progress and creativity

Important Update: To continue providing the quality classes and materials you love, we’re slightly adjusting our drawing class prices. For Term 3 the new price will be $30 per class.

But here’s the great news! You can save up to $60 a term with our special early bird discounts. Enjoy a whopping 20% OFF when you book a full 10-week term before Term 2 ends on July 5, 2025, and get 10 weeks of classes for just $240 (originally $300)—that’s like getting TWO classes FREE! Don't miss out on this amazing deal to transform your observations into stunning works of art. Enroll in our Line and Wash Urban Art course today and start your sketching adventure!

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After July 5, the usual standard 10% discount applies to full-term bookings. If you're not ready to commit to the full term, you can still join us on a weekly basis—standard class fees will apply. Limited spaces available! Book early to get the best deal! Book Now & Start Creating!

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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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10-Week Urban Sketching
Term 3: 23rd july - 24th september 2025

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Choose our full-term package and take advantage of 10 classes for the price of 8 promo!

Don’t miss this great 20% OFF opportunity! Only $240 (originally $300).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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