Sketching Buildings with Watercolour and Pen - Yateley Library - Saturday 4th July 2026 - 10.00am

Sketching Buildings with Watercolour and Pen

Yateley Library

Saturday 4th July 2026 

10.00am to 1.00pm

Join this lively workshop exploring how to sketch buildings and streets using watercolour, pencil, and pen. Through clear demonstrations and hands‑on practice, you’ll learn techniques for capturing architecture quickly, expressively, and with confidence. Perfect for anyone wanting to loosen up their sketching and bring scenes to life with energy and atmosphere.

Learning Goals:

• Use pencil, pen, and watercolour techniques to create an observational sketch of a building.
• Apply basic perspective principles to improve the accuracy and depth of sketches.
• Complete a sketching exercise that supports observational skills and mindful creative practice. 
• Combine different media to create atmosphere within sketches

About the Course: 

This is a practical workshop where you’ll learn to quickly sketch buildings and streets using watercolour, pencil, and pen through demonstration and hands‑on practice.

Who is this course for: This course is for people who would love to improve their watercolour skills in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment.

Previous knowledge or experience: This course is suitable for all.

How will I learn: You will learn from watching the tutor demonstrate techniques then having a go yourself.

How will I be assessed: You will receive encouragement and constructive feedback throughout the sessions

What shall I bring: A list of materials will be provided a week before the start of the course. If you need this earlier, please get in touch with Hampshire Learning in Libraries (learninginlibraries@hants.gov.uk)

Next steps: Further art classes through Hampshire Learning in Libraries, local art groups

If a learner decides to withdraw from a course before a course begins, the following charges should be made:

• 21 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued
• 7 - 20 working days before course starts a £10 admin fee will be charged
• Less than 7 working days before the course starts no refund will be made

If this event is sold out please contact learningInLibraries@hants.gov.uk so that we can inform you of any future courses.

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