Introduction to Urban Sketching

In this one day Introduction to Urban Sketching course, artist and tutor Lancelot Richardson will give an overview to sketching and drawing on location around the bustling streets of Brighton. If you would like to start sketching out and about, but you’re not quite know how to get started, or you’re looking for advice on how to improve your on-location drawings then this session is for you. Lance will introduce a variety of materials, show you the best set up for drawing on location and lead you on a sketching trip around town.

What to Expect

Starting at the Draw studio, we’ll begin with a series of practical, studio-based exercises before heading out to draw on location, looking at approaches for drawing figures, spaces and buildings and recording some of the character of Brighton. All levels of experience are welcome and all materials for this session will be provided. If you'd like more details about the workshop, please get in touch on info@draw-brighton.co.uk. These sessions feed into our free, monthly Urban Sketching Club which is a wonderful opportunity to explore Brighton with a friendly group of fellow sketchers.

What to Bring

All materials are included with this workshop. You may wish to bring a sketchbook for taking notes and a plastic folder for taking home your drawings.

Getting to the studio

Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and tag @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.

Safety & accessibility

For the wellbeing of everybody at the class please don’t come to the class if you are ill with contagious symptoms. If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the life classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)
• Air purification with HEPA filters
• Sick pay for our freelance tutors
• If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

Cancellations

Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.