{"product_id":"sketching-for-garden-designers-2027","title":"Sketching for Garden Design - Intermediate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould you like to spend two days learning sketching techniques for planting design in the studio and plein air? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this course, we will take a deeper look at how to translate your plans and ideas into illustrative, atmospheric sketches. We will explore how to capture the shapes, forms and characters of plants and different ways of adding depth to your drawing through 1 point and ‘atmospheric’ perspective. Combining these methods, we will go though drawing an area of planting step by step with lots of techniques you can use in your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside the studio, we will explore plein air techniques and ways to train your observational skills and take sketchbook notes. We will also add expressive watercolour washes to really bring life to your drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics covered will include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials. Making the most of pens and pencils. Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deeper look at capturing plant shape and character, from perennials to trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating depth and a feeling of 3D to your drawings through atmospheric perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of one point perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA step by step procedure for drawing planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, observational drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing drawing as creative tool on site and at your desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSketching ‘plein air’. Taking notebook observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, expressive watercolour washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Ribo combines her knowledge of planting design and drawing to give students skills that are relevant to horticulture friendly and informative workshops. Beginners are welcome. All materials except paper will be provided. Please bring a hardback sketchbook, minimum paper weight of 160 gsm, and some inexpensive paper for fast drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2 day course held at the Chelsea Physic Garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival refreshments will be provided\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces limited to 20\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"English Gardening School","offers":[{"title":"Single Ticket","offer_id":58492762423679,"sku":"TS-3e375ee3fe8ded8e08664ef2da3a2807","price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9637\/6191\/files\/d78c5929-c6bb-4979-8fde-1eea94eaccd7.jpg?v=1790111351","url":"https:\/\/englishgardeningschool.co.uk\/products\/sketching-for-garden-designers-2027","provider":"The English Gardening School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}