Join artist Emma Leyfield in this half-day urban sketching workshop in the beautiful streets of Cirencester.

Whether you're an experienced artist looking to try something new, or a beginner inspired by sketchbooks, this half-day workshop is a chance to do some in-person plein-air sketching amongst the hustle and bustle of Cirencester. From shop fronts, cafe-goers, monuments and landscapes; urban environments are a gold mine to the sketchbooker. This is your chance to have a go as a part of a group and learn the tricks and tips of the wandering artist.

You will gain confidence drawing outside in a group environment, with tips on drawing buildings from life, composition, and including figures in their scene.

Meet your tutor

Emma's work is inspired by the simple delight of beautiful things. Observed and studied in a pocket sketchbook, these paintings feed into larger pictures and ideas. She's currently completing an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University. Around her studies, she illustrates a regular column for the English Garden Magazine from her studio in Nailsworth and teaches workshops in Gloucestershire. Emma runs a regular Life Drawing class here at the New Brewery Arts on Thursdays as well as a mixture of workshops that focus on traditional aspects of drawing and watercolours.

Tutor: Emma Leyfield
Date and time: Wed 10th July, 10am - 12pm
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £55.00 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. 

Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

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Who is this workshop for?

This class is suitable for all levels of abilities.

What you will need:

You will need to bring a sketchbook - Emma recommends buying a budget sketchbook. Make sure it has good quality cartridge or watercolour paper. Please let us know if you would like some advice hello@newbreweryarts.org.uk

A portable watercolour set, pens, pencils and brushes will be provided

You will be going outside for this workshop, please wear appropriate clothing