Urban Sketching with Merrill Rainey

Explore the art of Urban Sketching in this two-part workshop series with award-winning author and illustrator Merrill Rainey.
Connect with fellow creatives while learning techniques for capturing the world around you through sketching. Participants also have the opportunity to enhance their experience with an optional third offsite urban sketching session, offering extra time for creative exploration and observational drawing in an inspiring new setting.
Urban Sketching is the practice of drawing or painting on location in cities, towns, and public spaces while capturing life as it happens. Merrill will teach his unique techniques, focusing on sketching with watercolors and cut paper collage, while sharing how he applies inspiration gathered on location to his illustration work.
Session 1 on August 3: Participants will create a take-home travel watercolor set, and Merril will demonstrate Urban Sketching techniques to help everyone get comfortable with the concept.
Session 2 on August 10: Everyone will meet at 577 before heading to downtown Perrysburg to begin Urban Sketching on location. The group will return to 577 for a brief show-and-tell of each artist’s work.
*Optional Session 3 on August 17: Offsite Urban Sketching, Participants may also register for an additional offsite Urban Sketching session to continue building their skills in a new location. Location TBD.
Open to all skill levels, and no drawing experience necessary - only the desire to learn and create!
Class Note: Participants must bring a 5" x 7" sketchbook (cold press, 150 lb. paper recommended).
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CLASS INFO:
Dates & Times:
- Part One: Monday, August 3, 6pm to 8pm, Green Door Studio
- Part Two: Monday, August 10, 6pm to 8pm, Virginia's House ~ Library
Fees: $80 (*Optional Add-On Session on Monday, August 17 for $20)
Age: 18+
Locations: Class on August 3 will take place in the Green Door Studio; Class on August 10 will take place in the Library of Virginia's House
Parking: Courtyard Parking Lot
Register by phone at 419-874-4174 or online at 577foundation.org/classes-events/studio-arts
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