Description

Event Description: 

Set in DUMBO, guests will learn the basics of urban sketching and watercolor from a Distill Creative host and create their own sketches of DUMBO. guests will be provided with everything they need to sketch and watercolor on-the-go and practice their creativity in a new way.

Event Itinerary: 

1. Guests will arrive and be greeted at building entrance by Distill Creative host
2. Once everyone arrives we'll do introductions
3. We'll go through an overview of urban sketching and the materials we'll be using
4. We'll then discuss watercolor basics and mark making
5. After this, we'll walk to first location (if raining, will stay in studio)
6. We'll then do our first sketching session
7. After this we'll walk to second location (if raining, will stay in studio) and do our second sketch
8. At the end we'll take a group photo and have reflections

What You Will Make / Go Home With: 

Each guest will go home with:

• Their own sketches of their observations in DUMBO
• A small sketchbook
• A mini watercolor pan set
• An art pouch
• A micron brush pen

About the Instructor: 

Distill Creative is lead by a Mexican-American artist and workshops are led by her or her team of trained creatives.

About the Venue: 

Our location is in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with a view of the Manhattan bridge.