Join artist and instructor Cathy Raingarden in guided urban sketching in San Francisco.

This class takes place IN PERSON on Saturday, September 12, 11am-1pm our store at 1490 17th st in San Francisco, CA. Please contact nathaniel@archsupplies.com with any questions regarding workshops!

Materials for this class are not provided. Please bring your own sketching kit, or stop in the shop before class to get everything you need. Suggested Materials are listed below and available at ARCH, and we have Cathy's recommended supplies assembled into a kit. Students are welcome to bring their own materials.

Students will receive 15% off art supplies on the day of the class.

Ever wondered what urban sketching is all about? Come and join Cathy Raingarden’s GUIDED URBAN SKETCHING class for a fun and informative time sketching out in the ARCH neighborhood. Cathy believes that everyone can learn to draw and this class is meant to demystify urban sketching in a friendly setting. She has designed the class in bite-size pieces that allow students to learn at a comfortable pace:

-The class warm-up exercises are designed to connect our eyes to our drawing hand and get rid of any worry.

-She covers basic one and two point perspective, and the use of small thumbnail sketches to figure out a composition that includes the three layers of foreground, midground, and background.

-Cathy will cover the importance of a limited palette, and show the range of colors you can mix.

-She will demonstrate a quick sketch that shows how to pull together the bite–size bits of learning into a final urban sketch.

-Students will have time to complete their own urban sketch onsite.

By warming up and learning in bite-size bits, students will be able to see how an urban sketch is pulled together. The friendly environment encourages questions of all kinds and we have a ‘sketchbook throw down’ of student work at the end, where we can all marvel at how uniquely we each see our environment.

Students will receive a super handy four page set of urban sketching notes to take home and help them on their urban sketching journey.

In the event of rain, we will strive to find an interesting indoor location.

For outdoor sketching, please bring; Your art materials and a sketchbook, sunhat, sunscreen, water, and a foldable stool.

Recommended materials:

-a sketchbook or loose watercolor paper
(a 5.5" x 8.5" Stillman & Birn is perfect)
-a small watercolor palette
-a water brush
-paper towels
- a waterproof fineliner like a Micron .05
- a 2H pencil
- a pencil sharpener
-an eraser
-Bring a portable stool if you'd like

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We will contact you using the email you provide at checkout to send you confirmation of the class and logistical information and for no other purpose.

Info about workshops at ARCH!

ARCH CLASS DISCLAIMER/CANCELLATION POLICY

NO refunds will be issued within 7 days of a class's scheduled start. We understand that things come up, but we have to adhere to this policy in order to support our staff and guest educators. Some special exceptions can be made with partial refunds and credits for future classes. More than 7 days before the class, please reach out to nathaniel@archsupplies.com to request a refund.

Please sign up for classes as early as possible, at least a week in advance allows us to continue with scheduled classes, and avoid any cancellations. Classes are first come, first serve. We cannot hold seats.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT NOTICE

Photography, video, and arts and crafts occur at our store. All present at our classes are subject to photography, video, or artistic depiction. All are subject to ARCH photography being shared in marketing material, on our Instagram, website, etc.

TRANSPORTATION

ARCH is easily accessible by public transportation. The 22 Fillmore and 55 Dogpatch both stop two blocks away at 16th and Wisconsin. Public transit is recommended as parking in the area is mostly time restricted and may require you to leave the class to re-park your car.

PARKING

Hourly parking is available surrounding the store and Jackson park. We recommend arriving in the neighborhood early to secure parking. Please look closely at surrounding parking signs to ensure your needed length of parking.

FOOD AND AMENITIES

Unless your class or instructor notes otherwise, please do not bring food and drinks into the store (water bottles are OK), please reach out if you need an exception or accommodation for dietary or medical needs. There are a number of local cafes and restaurants surrounding the store if you want to visit them during class break - here are some of our recommendations within walking distance:

JBs Place - Fast, casual diner, conveniently located across the street from ARCH.

Magic Donuts - Sourdough donuts and coffee.

Thee Parkside - Drinks and casual eats.

Louie’s Original - Burgers, fries, desserts, and more.

Wolfe’s Lunch - Diner fare and Japanese/Korean dishes.

Connecticut Yankee - Casual food and drinks.

MORE INFO

ARCH is wheelchair accessible, and has a public restroom. Our store is kid and pet friendly, but must be left at home during classes. Trained service animals are of course welcome to accompany their person.

Please reach out to nathaniel@archsupplies.com with any workshop related questions!

ARCH Workshops

MARK MAKING WITH GELLI PLATES: April 18 with e bond

August 8: Guided Urban Sketching with Cathy Raingarden

September 12: Guided Urban Sketching with Cathy Raingarden