Rural Sketchers: Outdoor Drawing/Painting Workshop

Instructor: Jessica Kirby

This one day 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 hot 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 to 1:00. Pack a sack or order from a local restaurant. 

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. 12th, 2025 from 9:00am until 2:00pm
  Additional Details: Class will gather at the start and then disperse into a natural setting. Along the river or in the state park, depending on weather.
  Location: Hotel Manning - 100 Van Buren Street • Keosauqua , IA 52565 [Map]
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