Willacre PArk - Beginners Landscape Drawing - Workshop
General Workshop Information:
DATE: Monday - 6/20/2022
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
- Supplies provided for you upon sign-in on workshop day.
- Workshop fee + Supply Kit.
- Supply kit includes: Hardbound sketchbook, (3) artist grade pencils, kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, and graph ruler.
Drawing Skill Level: Beginner
Hike Length: ~3 miles total
Trail Type: Out and back
Terrain Type: Mostly fire roads
Elevation: ~450 ft.
Meeting Time: 1:00 pm
Meeting Location: Meet in the parking lot near the restrooms by the wooden map and information structure (signboard).
Address: 3431 Fryman Rd, Studio City, CA 91604
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/5E8dfztnyft5a74c7
Workshop End & Return to Meeting Location (Parking Lot): 4:30 pm
The workshops usually run 3 hours, give or take a few minutes, based on the hiking pace of the group. *NOTE: The third and final drawing location is where the workshop will come to a close at around 4:00 pm. This last stop is at the top of Coldwater Canyon, just down the hill from the TreePeople: Center for Community Forestry. Once the workshop has ended, it takes an average hiker about 20-30 minutes to descend back down to the original meeting location. Despite the instructive aspect of the workshop ending, I am happy to hike back with the group and answer any questions while we descend.
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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