Mystical Bird Sketching: Owls & Ravens in Colored Pencils

Overview

Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring drawing session where we’ll explore the elegant forms and expressive features of owls and ravens through colored pencil sketching — two birds associated with folklore and seen as mysterious (or even slightly spooky!). This class will guide you on layering, texture, and subtle details that can be achieved with high-quality colored pencils, bringing these enigmatic creatures to life on paper.

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 and steps on breaking down complex forms into buildable lines and shapes. We will capture both the natural beauty and mystical aura of these iconic birds, perfect for the Halloween season.

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.

This event is geared towards adult learners, but teens 13+ are welcome to join a parent or guardian.