Beginning Watercolor: Spring Watercolor Sketching : Get loose and gestural with this urban sketching watercolor workshop!

April 26, 2025 
Capture the vibrant hues of springtime in the town with expressive line and juicy color. Through a series of exercises designed to build confidence and speed, we’ll create several sketches using various styles of mark-making with pen, pencil, and watercolor. 

We’ll cover how to:

  • Choose an appropriate subject without getting overwhelmed
  • Use dynamic lines to capture the local landscape
  • Add life to your sketch with watercolor

Class meets at Cura Contemporary. Weather permitting, we may go outside to draw. Bring a bag lunch (or grab a bite to go nearby). Dress for the weather; bring a hat, and wear comfortable shoes.

 

When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 AM - 1:30 PM

 Ages: 18 + 

Skill Level: Beginner

Early Bird Price: $90

*Price after April 12: $100

Materials Provided:

  • Paint brushes (if you would like to bring your own brushes you are welcome to!) 
  • 2B pencils
  • Fineliner pens 
  • Small portable watercolor pan kit

Materials to bring: 

  • Mixed media/watercolor paper sketchbook, at least 5x8 in size (any brand, e.g., Stillman & Birn Beta, Moleskine Watercolor, Strathmore Mixed Media or Watercolor)
  • Portable folding stool

Location: Cura Contemporary in the Edes Building | 17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA, 95037

 

About the artist:

Suma CM is an award-winning artist and instructor who enjoys working in watercolor, oil, and other media. She has been a two-time faculty member at the Plein Air Convention and has taught several sketching/painting workshops in the Bay Area and online. She serves as an Advisory Board member for the nonprofit Urban Sketchers and previously was on its Executive Board.

 

Refunds:

We know plans change! For a full refund, please contact the gallery at least 2 weeks before the workshop. Credit card processing fees are nonrefundable.

Questions: Please contact sydnie@curacontemporary.com

Purchase tickets

Early Bird Ticket $90
Beginning Watercolor: Spring Watercolor Sketching