How can you sketch the songbirds you discover along the trail or on your feeder at home? Those little birds seem to be always on the move but with a few tricks up your sleeve and knowledge of fundamental bird anatomy you can do it. Join us for a free hour and a half workshop Read More

Learn the basics of mammal anatomy that are relevant for the field sketcher. Discover how subtle differences in skeletal structure make big changes the way an animal looks. Learn a few critical muscles that are prominent beneath the fur. Discover tricks for suggesting the feel and depth of fur without drawing in every hair. We will Read More

You are invited to join J.P. Panter in a playful pen session on adding calligraphy to your sketchbook work. She will demonstrate techniques in traditional dip-pen calligraphy, have handouts on varying letterforms, and have a number of modern pens to try-before-you-buy in class. In addition to hands-on work time, she will have a short digital slide Read More

The shorebird migration is on all over the Bay Area. Drawing shorebirds will train your eye to capture the subtlety and nuance of shape and the contrast of size. At high tide, shorebirds will flock together making comparison and sketching much easier. Learn the details of wader anatomy that are relevant for field sketchers and Read More

Join us for a sketching workshop devoted to the gifts of the rain. It's mushroom time! Fungi are a delight to sketch and paint. Learn a simple approach to sketching mushrooms and some of the most common errors that can creep into your fungus sketching. We will explore techniques with graphite pencil, watercolor and colored Read More

In preparation for our Hawk Hill adventure, let's focus on how to draw soaring raptors. Learn relevant wing anatomy and the differences between the major groups of hawks. We will explore how to quickly block in flying hawks with a few lines. Get tricks to help you foreshorten the wings of soaring raptors and develop Read More

Raptor migration season has started in the Bay Area. Over the next several months, birds of prey will be flooding through our area and stopping to catch a snack on the way. At rest, raptors make great subjects to draw. Learning some of the basics of their anatomy, proportions, patterns and ecology will help you Read More

Let's take a close look at common elements in landscapes and develop a range of strategies and concepts to quickly transfer what you see to paper. In this workshop we will explore how to draw and paint water (still lakes, open ocean, surf, waterfalls, and streams), skies (various types of clouds and sunsets), and broadleaf Read More

Learn how to draw curling petals and leaves. Does the thought of drawing an iris with crazy wavy petals sound scary to you? Learn tricks and techniques to master twisted leaves and petals and how to handle some of the subtleties of foreshortening leaves. These tricks will allow you to show the nuance and individuality Read More