Stop Drawing, Start Seeing: Urban Sketching Demystified with Jonathan Pickup
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What if anyone could learn to draw?
Forget the myth that artistic talent is something you're born with.
Join architect and educator Jonathan Pickup for a fun, practical workshop that will change the way you see the world around you. Whether you've never picked up a sketchbook or have always wanted to improve your drawing, you'll discover that urban sketching is a learnable skill anyone can enjoy.
Through simple exercises and easy-to-follow techniques, you'll learn how to capture buildings, streetscapes and everyday scenes with confidence. Along the way, you'll develop new ways of observing your surroundings, creating sketches that preserve moments far more personally than a photograph ever could.
No prior drawing experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to have a go.
Meet Jonathan Pickup 🎤
Jonathan Pickup is an architect, educator and founder of Archoncad, an internationally recognised training and education platform for designers and architects. With decades of experience teaching creative professionals in New Zealand and around the world, Jonathan has a gift for making complex drawing and design concepts simple, practical and enjoyable for beginners.
What You'll Explore
• Why drawing is a skill anyone can learn
• The simple principles of perspective and proportion
• Pencil grip, line work and observational techniques
• How to sketch streetscapes and architecture with confidence
• Practical exercises you can continue long after the workshop
📍 Location: Creative Arts Napier, 6 Byron Street, Napier South
📅 Date: Monday 17 August 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
☕ Refreshments: Tea and coffee included
🎟️ Tickets: $55 per person
👥 Hosted by Love Heart
Warm, welcoming learning experiences designed for people who enjoy discovering new ideas, learning from leading experts and meeting interesting people.
Forget the myth that artistic talent is something you're born with.
Join architect and educator Jonathan Pickup for a fun, practical workshop that will change the way you see the world around you. Whether you've never picked up a sketchbook or have always wanted to improve your drawing, you'll discover that urban sketching is a learnable skill anyone can enjoy.
Through simple exercises and easy-to-follow techniques, you'll learn how to capture buildings, streetscapes and everyday scenes with confidence. Along the way, you'll develop new ways of observing your surroundings, creating sketches that preserve moments far more personally than a photograph ever could.
No prior drawing experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to have a go.
Meet Jonathan Pickup 🎤
Jonathan Pickup is an architect, educator and founder of Archoncad, an internationally recognised training and education platform for designers and architects. With decades of experience teaching creative professionals in New Zealand and around the world, Jonathan has a gift for making complex drawing and design concepts simple, practical and enjoyable for beginners.
What You'll Explore
• Why drawing is a skill anyone can learn
• The simple principles of perspective and proportion
• Pencil grip, line work and observational techniques
• How to sketch streetscapes and architecture with confidence
• Practical exercises you can continue long after the workshop
📍 Location: Creative Arts Napier, 6 Byron Street, Napier South
📅 Date: Monday 17 August 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
☕ Refreshments: Tea and coffee included
🎟️ Tickets: $55 per person
👥 Hosted by Love Heart
Warm, welcoming learning experiences designed for people who enjoy discovering new ideas, learning from leading experts and meeting interesting people.
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Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron St,Napier, New Zealand
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