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Sketch Odyssey at Preservation Park

  • FLAX art & design 1501 Martin Luther King Junior Way Oakland, CA, 94612 United States (map)

This class introduces students to basic concepts in drawing & painting while creating opportunities to connect with others in the outdoors.


Sketch Odyssey at Preservation Park is a 2.5-hour drawing and watercolor workshop 2.5 hour workshop that introduces students to essential watercolor techniques through the practice of sketching and painting on-site at the historic Preservation Park. Through one-on-one instruction, students are introduced to drawing and painting techniques to help capture a landscape sketch, including an introduction to aerial perspective (e.g., near and far) and how to mix color on location. The workshop closes with a final ‘show and tell’ of work produced during the workshop. Throughout each phase of the workshop, students are given the opportunity to practice concepts learned with time given to answer questions and build confidence to continue making art.

Included in the workshop fee is a nice beginning set for urban sketching. The class kit contains a custom 6-color travel palette of Holbein watercolors, a #8 Dynasty watercolor brush, two Faber Castell pencils (4B and 6B), a kneaded eraser, Pentel Aquash pigmented brush pen, and 5.5" x 8.5" Strathmore 400 Watercolor Pad.

This kit has a $42 retail value—only $20 with the workshop!

Organized by FLAX art & design

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End of Summer Sketch Odyssey Workshop

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Urban Landscapes in Watercolor