Urban Sketching (Teenagers and Adults)

East Los Angeles College

4.3 262 reviews

Develop your eye for the built environment in this engaging urban sketching course at East Los Angeles College. You'll work through key concepts including perspective, composition, and the use of light and shadow to capture the character of urban spaces. No prior drawing experience is needed, making this an accessible and rewarding course for curious beginners.

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1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA
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Sat. Oct 24th, 3:15–5:15pm PT

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The course instructor was excellent. He met students at their level and pace. I appreciated the simple tweaks that he offered to improve my drawing and rendering. He was approachable and helpful. I felt comfortable asking questions. Ultimately, this was a great course for both beginner and advanced students.

Alicia W.

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Description

Participants will master essential techniques for sketching urban landscapes and cityscapes. The instructor will guide learners through targeted exercises that incorporate linear perspective, compositional balance, lighting effects, modeling and shading, and various other proven methods for capturing architectural scenes effectively.

Class exercises use graphite pencils, ink pens, watercolor brushes in sizes 4 to 7, and a basic watercolor paint set (an affordable starter set is completely sufficient).

Required Materials for the First Session

Mixed media sketch pad, sized 9 inches by 12 inches or larger
12-inch ruler for perspective lines
Vinyl eraser for corrections
HB or 2HB pencil for initial sketching

Additional materials will be discussed at your first class meeting. No previous artistic experience is necessary.

Refund Policy

There are no refunds or transfers after a class begins. Requests to withdraw from a class or transfer to another Community Services class must be done 5 OR MORE DAYS prior to the first class meeting. There is a $15 service charge per class for each refund or transfer requested. If you enrolled in a class less than 5 days prior to the first class meeting, NO refunds will be given. There are no refunds or credits for absences and late registrations are not pro-rated. Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at East Los Angeles College (262)

(4.3-star rating across 262 reviews)

This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews

Urban Sketching (Teenagers and Adults)

Alicia W. • April 7, 2024

The course instructor was excellent. He met students at their level and pace. I appreciated the simple tweaks that he offered to improve my drawing and rendering. He was approachable and helpful. I felt comfortable asking questions. Ultimately, this was a great course for both beginner and advanced students.
Urban Sketching (Teenagers and Adults)

Patricia A. • November 20, 2022

Instructorr was excellent. Covered main points and used constructive criticism. Very helpful.

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