Let's Go Sketch! One-Day Workshop

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Two workshop times available! Choose either

• Morning sketch, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm;
• Afternoon sketch, 2pm - 5pm

Limit 10 students per workshop.

$60

My experience sketching and painting outdoors has shown me the importance of getting outside to learn the story of the community where I live and work. Sketching outdoors provides me with the quiet focus to reflect on and feel connected to what I am observing. I am an educator, writer and artist who draws on my solid foundation in the arts and my background in teaching to inspire, to educate, and to transform through art. Learn more about me at mariaptuttle.com.

This workshop introduces students to basic concepts in drawing and painting while creating opportunities to connect with others in the outdoors. Students gather at the FLAX Oakland Store location and walk to Preservation Park in downtown Oakland to learn about the history of the park and to practice sketching and painting. Students will learn

• Line drawing
• Three-tone value drawing
• Basic color mixing

You will need a few basic materials for this workshop:

• Small (3.5 inch x 5.5 inch or larger) watercolor notebook with quality paper
• Small watercolor half pan paint set with primary colors and secondary colors
• At least one quality watercolor round brush #6, #8, or #10 and/or brush set
• One 4b and one 6b pencil
• Waterproof Aquash Brush with Pigment Ink in black (optional)
• Kneaded eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Container for water
• Tote bag or backpack to carry materials

Students can find all the basic workshop materials at the FLAX Oakland Store. Visit the FLAX events page for suggested materials. Students can also sign up here.