ELYSIAN PARK

DATE: Thursday - 7/14/2022

TIME: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

~ Come along, have fun, get some fresh air, exercise, and pick up a new skill! ~

Learning how to draw while hiking is a fun and challenging combination of activities for developing both your mental and physical health. These workshops are designed for anyone who is interested in getting outside, learning how to draw, or for those who would like to enhance their existing drawing skills. Please read through the general information and then register today to secure your spot!

 
Fee Options:

 
Option 1: $20.00 (If you are purchasing your own supplies)

· Upon registration confirmation, you will receive a recommended supply list with items that we will discuss and use in the workshop.

Option 2: $30 (Workshop fee + supply kit rental)

· Supplies include: Temporary use of a clipboard with paper, (3) artist grade pencils, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, and graph ruler. Of course you get to keep your, soon to be priceless, sheets of drawing paper.

Option 3: $40 (Workshop fee + Hardbound Sketchbook & Supply Kit [You keep all])

· Supply kit includes: Hardbound sketchbook, (3) artist grade pencils, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, and graph ruler.

 
Drawing Skill Level: Beginner

Hike Length: Just a few hundred yards

Trail Type: This park can be muddy so bring appropriate footwear

Terrain Type: Grass and some dirt trail

Elevation: ft. 

Restrooms: In park but not on location. (Nearby our drawing spots)

Meeting Time: 1:00 pm 

Workshop Completion Time: 4:00 pm 

Meeting Location: Angels Point in Elysian Park

(Technically we will meet by the parking area just above Angels Point)

Address: Angels Point Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/SfaQ1hfEF2amGHnh8

 
BRIEF WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:

This workshop will include group teaching sessions, directly followed by individual drawing time with personalized one-on-one instruction. You will be introduced to beginner level drawing techniques that will be put into practice during the workshop. *Attendants with more advanced drawing experience (or who have attended my 8-week drawing course), will receive instruction specifically tailored to their drawing level. 

Areas of Focus:

· Introduction to drawing composition, perspective, and depth 

· Learning how to find a landscape scene that will translate well on paper 

· How to simplify complex imagery (i.e. buildings, rocks, trees, shrubs, mountains etc.) 

· Adding shade and shadow with a variety of techniques

· Selective imagery (how to exercise your artistic license)

· Using techniques that will add a realistic touch to your city/landscape drawings

· How to develop your own personal style as well as learn from others

· And much more!

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