Landscape drawing is about more than capturing a scene—it’s about understanding space, distance, and atmosphere. In this session, students will learn how to simplify complex outdoor environments into clear, readable sketches that communicate depth and mood. The focus is on observation and structure rather than detail, helping students build confidence when drawing larger scenes.

We’ll explore how to arrange a composition, guide the viewer’s eye through the page, and translate what we see in nature into simplified shapes and values. Students will also be introduced to basic perspective concepts and atmospheric effects, learning how distance can be suggested through scale, contrast, and softness of line.

Students will practice
• Building strong compositions from natural scenes and references
• Using basic perspective to create believable space and structure
• Creating depth through overlapping elements and scale variation
• Suggesting atmosphere using value, contrast, and softened edges
• Sketching simplified landscapes with a focus on clarity and observation

Details
• $35 per student (non-members)
• Limited to 8 students for a more personalized experience
• Open to teens (13+) and adults