ONE DAY URBAN SKETCHING WORKSHOPS
IN THE UK
WITH TARIA DAWSON

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Join me, Taria Dawson, for a day of creative exploration as we sketch our way through some of the UK’s most charming cities. These workshops focus on building a complete sketchbook spread — combining loose architecture, quick vignettes, and visual storytelling.
You’ll learn how to simplify complex scenes, sketch confidently on location, and create a page that captures the feeling of a place — all in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Perfect for beginners and intermediate sketchers. All you need is your sketchbook and your curiosity

🎨 Urban Sketching Workshop

Date: See below
Location: See options below
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Group size: Limited to 12 participants
Price: £75 per person

✨ What You’ll Learn

This isn’t just a sketching workshop — it’s a guided creative experience that helps you capture a city in a single sketchbook spread. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, you’ll learn how to:

Design a beautiful, cohesive sketchbook page
Select key elements of a scene — and leave out the rest!
Combine ink, watercolour, and found ephemera to bring your spread to life
Sketch quick, loose, and confidently — even in a busy public space
Add contrast, depth and storytelling to your sketches
Reflect your personal experience of the place through your art

By the end of the day, you’ll have a complete and memorable spread — ready to show off and keep as a travel memory.

🧵 What’s Included

5 hours of tuition with Taria (author of The Beginner’s Guide to Urban Sketching)
Individual feedback and group guidance
Friendly, relaxed sketching vibes — no pressure, just creativity
Optional group coffee/drink at the end to share work (not included in price)

🖌️ What to Bring

Watercolour sketchbook (or loose sheets of watercolour paper) – 200 – 300 gsm
Watercolour set – artist quality is best, Rosa Gallery, St Petersburg White Nights, Roman Szmal, Winsor & Newton, Royal Talens etc.
Watercolour brushes and water container plus water
A pen with waterproof ink pen (0.3 – 0.5 thickness is good)
Pencil, eraser
Optional: black brush pen & white gel pen/paint marker/correction fluid pen
Glue stick or double-sided tape
Any other supplies you personally like to work with, such as colour pencils etc
Travel seat/stool – to be able to seat wherever you need to
Bring your own lunch or buy locally

💳 How to Book

Click the button below to secure your spot for the relevant date & location. Spaces are limited to 12 and may fill up quickly!

👇 After Booking

You’ll receive a confirmation email of your booking with a form to let me know your skill level or goals.

Closer to the workshop date, you’ll receive a second email with the exact meeting point; my contact details and a reminder of what to bring.