Rural Sketchers: Outdoor Drawing/Painting Workshop

Instructor: Jessica Kirby

This day-long workshop gives instruction on how to efficiently render subject matter in order to use sketches as a tool or simply for journaling. Students will learn composition and how to simplify shapes in order to make drawing/painting less intimidating. Sketching Outdoors will provide a variety of subject matters to practice working in natural light. 

Class takes place during the Van Buren County Scenic Drive Festival. Take in the colorful foliage, flowing river, and happy travelers enjoying each village's fair. The county hosts a picturesque state park and state forest, as well as many look outs over river valleys. 

Lunch break from noon - 12:30.  Pack a lunch or quickly grab some food from a nearby restaurant (order ahead) or gas station.

Class Size: 3 min/10max

Materials: Open to all mediums.

Bring a sketchbook and preferred sketching materials such as fountain pen, pencils, brush pens, watercolor or graphic markers. Jessica will demonstrate in pen and ink. 

Upcoming Classes...

• Sunday, Oct. 11th, 2026 from 9:00am until 3:00pm
  Additional Details: This is a Sunday Class
  Location: Hotel Manning - 100 Van Buren Street • Keosauqua , IA 52565 [Map]
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