About this Event
Capture the vibrant hues of springtime in the town with expressive line and juicy color. Through a series of exercises designed to build confidence and speed, we’ll create several sketches using various styles of mark-making with pen, pencil, and watercolor.
We’ll cover how to:
- Choose an appropriate subject without getting overwhelmed
- Use dynamic lines to capture the local landscape
- Add life to your sketch with watercolor
Class meets at Cura Contemporary. Weather permitting, we may go outside to draw. Bring a bag lunch (or grab a bite to go nearby). Dress for the weather; bring a hat, and wear comfortable shoes.
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 AM - 1:30 PM
Ages: 18 +
Skill Level: Beginner
Early Bird Rate: $90
*Register by March 26th, 2025 to take advantage of this discount.
Price after March 26, 2025: $100
Materials to bring:
- Mixed media/watercolor paper sketchbook, at least 5x8 in size (any brand, e.g., Stillman & Birn Beta, Moleskine Watercolor, Strathmore Mixed Media or Watercolor)
- Small portable watercolor pan kit, with water container and brushes - (Note: I do not recommend the small W&N Cotman Sketcher’s box, due to the provided colors.)
- Waterproof fineliner, 0.5 mm tip or larger preferred (any brand, e.g., Pigma Micron, Uniball); sketching pencils (2B or softer)
- Portable folding stool
Location: Cura Contemporary in the Edes Building | 17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA, 95037
About the artist:
Suma CM is an award-winning artist and instructor who enjoys working in watercolor, oil, and other media. She has been a two-time faculty member at the Plein Air Convention and has taught several sketching/painting workshops in the Bay Area and online. She serves as an Advisory Board member for the nonprofit Urban Sketchers and previously was on its Executive Board.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
17395 Monterey Rd, 17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, United States
USD 97.88
