Hike to Mt Hollywood

DATE: TUESDAY, 7/26/2022 

TIME: 1:00 pm - 4:30 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: $30.00 

• 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: $50.00

• Includes workshop fee + hardbound sketchbook & supply kit
• Supply kit includes: Hardbound sketchbook, (3) artist grade pencils, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, and graph ruler.

Drawing Skill Level: Beginner

Hike Difficulty: Mostly easy until we reach an uphill portion of the Hogback Trail. There is only one somewhat challenging section which is less than one mile long with around 400 feet of elevation gain. I would highly recommend that inexperienced hikers get a few hikes in (with some elevation) before this workshop. Some may not find this challenging but I would prefer that everyone in the group feels comfortable with the hiking aspect.

Hike Length: ~5 miles (Total, 2.4+ miles each way)

Trail Type: Out and back

Terrain Type: Mostly fire roads/some single track

Elevation:  +800 ft. 

Meeting Time: 1:00 pm 

Workshop Completion Time: 4:30 pm (Give or take a few minutes. End time is estimated based on the average hiking pace of previous groups between drawing sessions)

Meeting Location: Glendale Peak Trail Head    

Address: 2715 N Vermont Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/U1B3Fog6xn8oXGEc7

BRIEF WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:

This workshop will include periodic stops for group teaching sessions, 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. 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 landscape drawings

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

· And much more!

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