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Professional Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Course

Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Course

Professional Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Course

Professional Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Course At Visual Arts Centre Singapore
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Interested in learning Urban Landscape Sketching? Join us for our Urban Landscape Sketching!

Suitable for Kids, Teens/Youths and Adults to learn how to draw 3D perspectives and depth, architectures and trees in this bootcamp under the guidance of our professional instructors!

How will the Bootcamp be conducted?

  • Bootcamp will be conducted at Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio.
    • Our professional Art Instructor will be guiding the kids and teens mostly in the classroom. There will be outdoor-time (30-60mins) along the scenic view near the Dhoby Ghaut VAC Art Studio such as Fort Canning, Istana Park and National Museum Singapore.
  • Recommended to bring their very own hats, insect repellent and water bottles.
  • Age group: All ages, suitable for kids, teens/youths and adults
  • All art materials will be provided at no additional costs
Unlock your artistic potential at our Urban Landscape Sketching bootcamp, inviting kids, teens/youths and adults to explore creative dimensions under the guidance of our professional instructors.

Outdoor Urban Sketching Landscape Sketching: Shophouse Edition

From 22-24 November 2024, Asia Art Collective x Visual Arts Centre hosted a series of outdoor urban sketching landscape workshops focusing on sketching Singapore’s iconic shophouses. Open to both students and the public, these sessions ran from 10 AM to 11:30 AM and received enthusiastic feedback! Participants produced truly stunning sketches, showcasing their creativity and skill!

Urban Landscape Sketching Course

Urban landscape sketching - Visual Arts Centre Singapore

Singapore’s city urban landscape sketching is a versatile and convenient drawing technique perfect for capturing stunning scenes while on the move. Whether you’re on a travel adventure or simply exploring your surroundings, urban landscape sketching allows you to effortlessly depict the dynamic interplay between human creations and the natural world. With its accessibility and adaptability, this art form is ideal for beginners and seasoned artists alike, offering a rewarding way to document and express the beauty of urban environments!

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Urban Landscape Sketching of a City Skyscapes

Urban Sketching Course

Professional Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Art Course - Visual Arts Centre Sinagapore
Professional Outdoor Urban Landscape Sketching Art Course - Visual Arts Centre Sinagapore

Sketch demonstration by our Instructors!

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shophouse edition outdoor urban landscape sketching workshop in singapore visual arts centre

In this course, you will learn the following:

  • Perspectives in urban sketching comprising of one-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives and how to apply them to accurately represent buildings and streets in your sketches.
  • Composition and Framing – learn how to create dynamic and interesting compositions and capture different types of landscapes.
  • Master and Framing – learn how to create dynamic and interesting compositions and capture different types of landscapes.
  • Introduction of sketching techniques and skills to express different textures and elements.
  • Quick of sketching techniques and skills to express different textures and elements.
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An overview of the basic steps we will be covering in the course to ease you in!

Step 1: The View Scan the view around you and select what you would like to capture! There are many elements that can be incorporated into your drawing, so it is important to pick a view that you want to focus on!
Step 2: The Composition Frame your composition – it helps to showcase the harmonic interaction between the different elements of nature and/or man-made architecture. This is a key step to achieving a good and balanced work!
Step 3: The Draft Start light in your draft, as you keep your pen down to focus on your drawing before moving on to the foreground, and background. We would want to keep the focus to the work on the main subject. It is also during this stage that we will apply a one or two point perspective depending on your composition; but also take note of the rule that objects nearer to us are always bigger than those further away from us.
Step 4: The Techniques Wrap up your final work by expressing and applying the different techniques that you will be taught during the bootcamp! Some ways we can go about doing this is through line work, colours and more. Some common mediums that we might use include pencil, pen, watercolour etc. Feel free to express the skyline in front of you with your preferences!
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Capture the essence of your surroundings with these steps: Select a compelling view, frame a harmonious composition, draft with precision, and apply diverse techniques for your masterpiece to unfold.

Why learn Urban Landscape Sketching? How to apply Urban Landscape Sketching?

Urban Landscape Sketching can be applied in everyday life in various ways:
  1. Documenting Your Surroundings: Use urban sketching as a means to document your city or neighbourhood. Simply take your sketchbook with you as you explore and capture the architecture, landmarks, parks, cafes, and other elements that make up the urban fabric of your area.

  2. Travel Sketching: Urban landscape sketching can be a wonderful way to document new experiences and create lasting memories. By sketching the streets, buildings, people, and local scenes that catch your eye, it allows you to observe and connect with the place on a deeper level. The work that you have created will also now be immortalised, much like a photograph.

  3. Commute Sketching: If you have a daily commute, whether by bus or train, use that time to sketch the scenes you encounter along the way. It could be the view from the window or interesting landmarks you pass by. It turns your commute into a creative and enjoyable activity and serves as a good way to de-stress too!

  4. Journaling and Reflection: Urban landscape sketching can be combined with journaling to create visual diaries of your experiences. Write about your thoughts, feelings, and observations alongside your landscape sketches to enhance the meaningfulness of your work.

Workshop Date/Time: kindly refer the schedule attached below

Location: Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut Studio

We will be moving to Fort Canning Park to do outdoor live sketching!

Fees: $320nett/pax (4 sessions)

*With all art materials included (sketching paper, pencil, eraser, pen, paper, watercolour, coloured markers, paint brushes, board)

**This is a guided course with professional instructor guidance and we will also be going outdoors to capture different life subjects such as trees, bushes and architecture. All art materials will be provided for this course and is suitable for learners from the age of 8 years and above with varying levels of experience!

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Our Schedule

VISUAL ART CENTRE DHOBY GHAUT STUDIO

CLASS SCHEDULE

Teen/Adult Class

Kids Class (5-7 YO)

Creative Junior Class (8-9 YO)

MON

11am -
1:15pm

5pm -
7:15pm

5pm -
7:15pm

(Digital/
Manga)*

7:30pm -
9:45pm

(Digital/
Manga)

5pm -
6:30pm

TUE

3:30pm -
5:45pm

3:30pm -
5:45pm

3:30pm -
5pm

(KIDS)

4:30pm -
6pm

(KIDS)

3:30pm -
5pm

WED

11am -
1:15pm

1:30pm -
3:45pm

5pm -
7:15pm

7:30pm -
9:45pm

(Chinese Ink
Painting)

5pm -
6:30pm

THU

1pm -
3:15pm

3:30pm -
5:45pm

(Digital/
Manga)

7:30pm - 10pm

(Nude Life/ Portrait)

3:30pm -
5pm

FRI

11am -
1:15pm

5pm -
7:15pm

7:30pm -
9:45pm

 

5pm -
6:30pm

SAT

10:30am -
12:45pm

1pm -
3:15pm

3:30pm -
5:45pm

6:30pm -
8:45pm

 

SUN

10:30am -
12:45pm

11:15am -
12:45pm

(KIDS)

1pm -
3:15pm

3:30pm -
5:45pm

6pm -
8:15pm

*TO BE ENQUIRED

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MacPherson Art Studio

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CLASS SCHEDULE

140 Paya Lebar Rd, 03-04 AZ @Paya Lebar Building, S(409015)

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Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

Event space & venue for hire in Singapore for Art exhibition

Address:

10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469

Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!

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MacPherson

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Address:

AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04,
Singapore 409105

Exit from Macpherson MRT Station Exit A and turn left, we are right across the road, 1 minute walk away!

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The art courses are available at both our Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio and MacPherson Art Studio, please choose your preferred location.

4 sessions – Urban Sketching Bootcamp 4堂户外城市写生课程
$320
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8 sessions – Urban Sketching Bootcamp 8堂户外城市写生课程
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10 weeks
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All sessions are to be completed within the course duration stated. No refunds are provided for any courses/workshops/lesson purchased. Further extension of course validity of up to one month only may be provided with proof of overseas travel, hospitalization/medical certificate.

The course package(s) is/are valid within the stated date of registration. Each session under the adult and teenager course package is 2 hours 15 minutes. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to reject/reschedule your lesson if you are late. Visual Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel/reschedule/postpone any course/session without prior notice. In the event that the course is unable to proceed due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund of the fees will be provided. The registrant/guardian of the registrant indemnifies and holds Visual Arts Centre and/or its staff harmless from any losses sustained from any activity within the premises of Visual Arts Centre, including personal injury/loss or damages to property.

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Visual Arts Centre

  • Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

    10 Penang Road,
    #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
    Singapore 238469

  • MacPherson Art Studio

    140 Paya Lebar Road,
    #03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
    Singapore 409015

  • 6255 0711

  • info@visualartscentre.sg

  • 62550711

  • 67332155

  • Opening Hours

    Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
    Monday to Sunday: 11am – 8pm Closed on Public Holidays, except by appointment.

    MacPherson [Office & Storage]
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VISUAL ARTS CENTRE

Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.

Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.

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Prepare to unleash your inner artist in a kaleidoscope of color and creativity with ‘Colour Blast: Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques’! Dive into a whirlwind adventure where vibrant hues and mesmerizing textures collide in a symphony of imagination. From mastering the art of seamless color blending to discovering the magic of mixed media collage, this journey is a playground for your artistic soul. With each brushstroke, explore new techniques that breathe life into your canvas, transforming it into a vibrant tapestry of expression. Join us and let your creativity run wild as you embark on this colorful escapade!”

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Feedback and Collaboration: Provide opportunities for participants to share their work and receive feedback from their peers and instructors. Encourage collaboration by having them work together on short manga projects or collaborative drawings.
Final Showcase: End the workshop with a showcase of participants’ work. This could be in the form of an exhibition, digital gallery, or printed booklet. Celebrate everyone’s creativity and progress throughout the workshop.
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