Overview
Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring drawing session where we’ll explore the beauty of local bird species through colored pencil sketching. From bright cardinals and blue jays to sweet chickadees and sparrows, this class will guide you step-by-step in capturing the charm and character of Pennsylvania’s native birds.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned sketchers, you'll learn tips for drawing bird anatomy in an illustrative way, adding delicate feather texture, and layering in color with high-quality colored pencils. We'll provide reference photos of birds common to our region, while providing steps on breaking down complex forms into buildable lines and shapes before focusing on details — great for beginner artists to get a feel for drawing nature!
Come ready to look closely and enjoy the peaceful nature of observing and sketching our feathered friends. All drawing and reference materials are provided, and you'll leave with multiple bird studies and a deeper appreciation for nature.
📌 Note:
This event is geared towards adult learners, but teens 13+ are welcome to join a parent or guardian.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The basics of sketching, with guidance on breaking down objects into simple shapes, understanding proportion, using light lines to build your composition
✔️ How to capture Pennsylvania birds with reference images and how-to drawing guides with multiple angles
✔️ Discover illustrative techniques for gesture and detail, for drawings to feel both accurate and full of life
What’s Included:
📱 Technology to view inspiration photos, mood boards, and overhead views of the instructor's painting hands
✍️ All high-quality drawing tools, focusing on sketching papers, pencils, and colored pencils
📘 A printed workbook for guided drawing to assist with learning (and to take with you)
Make It a Night!
🍿 Enjoy light snacks and refreshments, provided for an elevated guest experience
🍷 This class is BYOB if you desire — bring a bottle of your favorite wine or sparkling drink to sip while you paint. We provide glasses and a corkscrew!