Sketching Workshops
Learn how to quickly capture the world around you with ink and watercolour. Sketching outdoors in various locations or get started with Sketch Journaling.
Outdoor Sketching
Let me guide you around my favourite sketching spots picking out details in architecture and nature that help share the techniques I have picked up over a decade of sketching around Edinburgh.
Each class will touch on perspectives, depth and composition as we go from 10 minute exercises to relax the hand to 30 minute vistas whilst enjoying a walk around beautiful and historical locations.
The 3 hour sessions are £40 per person or you can book two at the same time for £70, saving £10. All materials needed are provided on the day.
Perfect for all levels from beginners to those who would like to learn more about my speed-sketching style, or to practice sketching outdoors with ink and watercolour. Children aged 8 and above are welcome although children aged 8-15 must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. This is a walking and sketching tour so do check the forecast and come dressed for the Scottish weather! I will have an indoor option should the weather be particularly bad.
Locations and Dates
New Town of Edinburgh with Arienas Collective
Surrounded by Georgian architecture the Arienas Collective home studio is our perfect start and finish point for a walk and sketching tour. Click a date to book.
Nature at Lauriston Castle
The grounds of this 16th Century town house boasts both architectural details and beautiful gardens. Perfect for a range of sketching techniques and outcomes.
Seaside with the Scottish Seabird Centre
With close details sketching still life from the beach plus boats in the harbour and views over to Bass Rock this is a great location to draw.
Dates to come.
Kellie Castle with the National Trust
This Fife location has it all, crow-stepped gables and fairy-tale stone towers plus a walled garden full of fruit, flowers and vegetables. I am really looking forward to returning to this new location for my workshops.
Dates to come.
Journal Sketching
Sharing the story of my sketch journaling over the last ten years I will explain how I found myself drawing and appreciating the details and why sketch book journaling has become such an important part of my life.
I will show you how to capture what you see quickly and lift your sketches off the page using a little watercolour, and explore how words can be used as decoration, and add depth to your drawing. Sketching items from still life, you will learn how to choose what to include; and how to link your sketches together using colour and composition.
A place on this 3.5 hour session is £60 per person and includes a high quality hard back watercolour sketch book. All materials needed are provided on the day.
Children aged 12 and above are welcome although children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. This is an indoor workshop although we may nip out for 30 minutes if the weather is kind.
Tickets include tea, coffee and snacks plus all materials needed and a gorgeous watercolour Journal to take away with you.
Location and Dates
New Town of Edinburgh with Arienas Collective
Surrounded by Georgian architecture the Arienas Collective home studio is our perfect start and finish point for a walk and sketching tour. Click a date to book.
Gift Vouchers
Buy a voucher for a future date or a Gift Package comprising of a workshop voucher, a watercolour set, water brush, ink fine liner pen and clip board and paper. Vouchers must be used within 12 months of the purchase date.