Sketching in Morgan Hill: Unleash Your Lines!

Date: Saturday, Sep 30, 2023

Time: From 11:30am-3 pm

Fee: $95

Early Bird Rate: $80

Register by September 26, 2023, to receive the EARLY BIRD rate.

Student Capacity: Min: 6 | Max: 10

*This Workshop Requires Pre-Registration. If the minimum required attendance is not met by Tuesday, September 26th, class will be cancelled and/or rescheduled. You can register on-line, in-person at Colibri Gallery, or over the phone at 408-776-3056.

Skill Set: All skill sets welcome!

About the Workshop:

Get loose and gestural with this high-energy urban sketching workshop! Through a series of exercises designed to build confidence and speed, we’ll explore various styles of mark-making with pen, pencil, and watercolor to interpret and capture the energy of downtown. You'll learn to capture the sense of place through expressive line and juicy color.

Topics that we’ll cover:

Choosing a subject without getting overwhelmed
Use dynamic lines to capture a scene
Take advantage of texture to add a sense of place
Splash watercolor loosely and add sparkle to the sketch
Class will meet first at Colibri Gallery - 17505 Monterey Rd. Morgan Hill, CA

After introductions, students will go out and explore the immediate area. Bring a bag lunch (or grab a bite to go at the farmer’s market). Dress in layers; bring a hat, and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Materials to bring:

Mixed media/watercolor paper sketchbook, at least 5x8 in size (any brand, e.g., Stillman & Birn Beta, Moleskine Watercolor, Strathmore Mixed Media or Watercolor)
Small portable watercolor pan kit, with water container and brushes
Waterproof fineliner (any brand, e.g., Pigma Micron, Sharpie Pen, Uniball); sketching pencils (2B or softer)
[Optional] Portable folding stool
About the Artist:

Suma CM is an award-winning artist and instructor who enjoys working in watercolor, oil, and other media. She has been a two-time faculty member at the Plein Air Convention and has taught several sketching/painting workshops in the Bay Area and online. She serves as an Advisory Board member for the nonprofit Urban Sketchers and previously was on its Executive Board.

Website: https://www.colibrigallery.com/event-info/sketching-in-morgan-hill-unleash-your-lines