February 08, 2025
A Winter Morning Sketchbook w/Margaret Saylor
Wayne Art Center • 413 Maplewood Ave Wayne, PA 19087 Organized by Wayne Art CenterAbout this event
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Description
A Winter Morning Sketchbook
w/Margaret SaylorSaturday, February 810:00am - 1:00pmJoin us for an engaging workshop where you can explore the fascinating world of botanical art, even during the winter months when nature is at rest. This class is designed for both beginners and those looking to enhance their drawing skills. You will learn how to start your own botanical sketchbook while honing your observation techniques. Throughout the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to study a diverse range of materials, including seed pods, bark, cones, and more, all collected by the instructor and students. Utilizing basic drawing techniques, you will create lifelike and botanically accurate sketches that capture the intricate details of these specimens. Whether you’re aiming to cultivate a new hobby or improve your artistic abilities, this class promises to inspire and nurture your creativity.
Materials: A good quality sketchbook of your choice, such as the Stillman & Birn Zeta series, Hahnemuhle hot press watercolor, or any sketchbook with hot press watercolor paper. You can find these online from Etsy and order custom covers and pages/paper brands from shops such as wondercabin (owner: Lindsey Mears)
An assortment of graphite tools:• Pencils or equivalent, 2H, HB, 2B, with sharpener• Kneaded eraser, and white eraser like Tuffstuff eraser stick
• Micron pens: Black, sepia, graphite, whatever you like. Have a range of point sizes available in the same color.• Watercolor for adding color to pen drawings or painting in your books. Any basic watercolor pan set will do; look for a small travel pan set if you plan to sketch and paint outside. You can make your own travel set by buying an empty tin and empty pans and filling them with watercolor paint from a tube.• Brushes: Recommend a sable or synthetic #4 long-point watercolor brush with a springy tip.
Instructor
Margaret Saylor
Age and Gender
Co-Ed