Learn the techniques of urban sketching in this engaging course at East Los Angeles College. Discover how to capture the urban landscape using elements of perspective, composition, lighting, and more. No previous experience is required.
The course instructor was excellent. He met students at their level and pace. I appreciated the simple tweaks that he offered to improve my drawing and rendering. He was approachable and helpful. I felt comfortable asking questions. Ultimately, this was a great course for both beginner and advanced students.
Students will learn techniques that will assist them in sketching the urban landscape. The instructor will guide the learners through exercises that will implement elements of linear perspective, composition, lighting, modeling, and a variety of other methods that will aid them to capture the scene.
Class exercise mediums include graphite pencils, ink pens, watercolor brush (4-7 will work) and a watercolor set (a basic inexpensive set will work).
Required materials for the first meeting are
Additional materials discussed at the first meeting. No previous experience needed.
There are no refunds or transfers after a class begins. Requests to withdraw from a class or transfer to another Community Services class must be done 5 OR MORE DAYS prior to the first class meeting. There is a $15 service charge per class for each refund or transfer requested. If you enrolled in a class less than 5 days prior to the first class meeting, NO refunds will be given. There are no refunds or credits for absences and late registrations are not pro-rated. Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students rave about their experience with classes at Urban Sketching for both teenagers and adults. They praise the instructors for their excellent teaching skills, noting that they cover the main points of sketching and provide constructive criticism that is very helpful. Students appreciate the substance of what they learn in class, as they are able to walk away with valuable skills in sketching and urban art. Quote: 1. "I learned how to capture the essence of a scene in a quick sketch and how to add depth and detail to my drawings."
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, East Los Angeles
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Btwn Collegian & Bleakwood Avenues
Los Angeles, California 91754 Monterey Park, East Los Angeles
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Btwn Collegian & Bleakwood Avenues
Los Angeles, California 91754
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