Travel Sketchbook Edinburgh

Service Description

This is a fun chilled out group who will meet every Saturday at 10am for a few hours, come rain or shine! However, the 'power of the sketch' is often an overlooked element of artistic practise. It is through such a level of carefree spontaneity that we often understand our unique qualities as draughtsmen and women and in doing so, can gain added understanding of ourselves. As Van Gogh once said: "In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing." (Letter 136, 24 September 1880) Under Jonathan's expert guidance, you will explore iconic or even perhaps some of the little known nooks and crannies of Edinburgh. With Jonathan, he will assist and advise you on everything from composition to colour in your sketches, amongst good company, good coffee and lovely scenery! You then for the rest of the week can bring on your small sketches at home, into larger paintings or drawings for Jonathan to critique when you meet the following week. The indoor studio is also at the groups' disposal, weather dependant, where you may work on your drawings for Jonathan to bring you there as an option. He will instruct the group each week on the meeting place for Saturday mornings at 10am. Materials: Sketchbook pencils eraser A pot or two of sepia ink (we will do twig and ink one week) A set of watercolors Plastic plates - A small folding tripod camping chair can be useful - A rain jacket just incase! - And of course, please bring yourself!