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A vibrant watercolor illustration depicting a charming town scene with historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and people walking with luggage. The architecture features ornate rooftops and a bell tower, surrounded by warm oranges and yellows, evoking a lively atmosphere.

Art Toolkit Workshops

People and Places in Mixed Media

Sketch Dynamic Scenes with Suhita Shirodkar

People and Places in Mixed Media

Live workshop with Suhita Shirodkar.

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About the Workshop

Join us online on Saturday, October 3rd from 8am–10:30am Pacific for People and Places in Mixed Media: Sketch Dynamic Scenes with Suhita Shirodkar!

In this workshop, participants will work with a fun, color-first approach to sketching people and architecture. The workshop will begin with an exploration of mixed media, ranging from watercolor and ink to crayons and colored pencils. Suhita will share tips she has developed over the years for layering media to create a variety of effects, before demonstrating a beginner-friendly technique for drawing people on-location.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have created a mixed media sketch that captures the energy of people and place, with the tools and techniques to sketch dynamic scenes using a variety of materials wherever you go!

We hope to see you there!

A vibrant street scene features a café with a red awning, bustling with people seated at tables. The artwork captures a lively atmosphere with blurred figures enjoying their time, surrounded by urban architecture.
A watercolor illustration of a decorative fountain in a quaint town square, surrounded by charming buildings with varied architecture. A tall lamppost stands near the fountain, and a figure can be seen in the background walking along the path. The sky is blue with gentle clouds, adding to the serene atmosphere.
A watercolor painting depicting a waterfall cascading over rocks. In the foreground, a person swings from a tree branch, while two figures sit nearby. In the background, another person stands, surrounded by lush greenery.
A vibrant street scene depicting people seated at outdoor tables, enjoying coffee on a warm day. Some individuals are engaged in conversation, while others are absorbed in their activities. The background features charming buildings and gentle light, evoking a relaxed urban atmosphere. A woman walks by, adding motion to the scene.
A vibrant watercolor sketch of a street corner featuring charming buildings with colorful facades. People are gathered near the entrance of a building, with blue skies and soft clouds overhead.
A vibrant watercolor scene depicting a crowd gathered outside a grand, Gothic-style cathedral. People in varied clothing move about, while one figure in a blue jacket takes a photograph. The architecture features intricate designs and colorful details.
Travelers with luggage gather in front of the Cologne Cathedral, showcasing intricate Gothic architecture. The scene is vibrant with watercolor brush strokes highlighting the building's detailed facade.
A bustling street scene featuring a historic building with intricate architecture. People are walking, some sitting on benches, while a person with a dog strolls by. The artwork is colorful and expressive, showcasing a lively atmosphere.

Workshop Structure

This workshop has two options available for purchase: Live Access or Recorded Access.

Live Access includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor.

Recorded Access includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date, and will be available for twelve months. If the workshop is renewed for another year, your recorded access will remain for the duration of the renewal.

All participants, regardless of access level, will have access to the workshop recording for a minimum of twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Learning Community, a space to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration! After signing up for any of our workshops, watch for the Art Toolkit Learning Community invitation in your inbox to get started.d.

Registration Details

Select either “Live Access” or “Recorded Access” and add to cart. Important: You are not registered until you have completed checkout.

We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder, and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.

When you have completed checkout, you’re in!

After Checkout

Once you have completed checkout, you will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform, Circle, within an hour of your purchase. If you don’t see this email after making your purchase, check your spam or promotions folders.

The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.

Getting into Circle

Once you receive our email with the invitation link, you will be prompted to either create a new account or sign in to your existing Circle account. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard.

Have more questions about our workshops or Circle? Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

For all other inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Team.

Note: Live Access requires a computer with a reliable internet connection.

About Suhita Shirodkar

A woman sits on rocky terrain by the ocean, sketching on a notepad. The coastal landscape features foggy weather, with waves crashing against the shore in the background.

Suhita Shirodkar is an urban sketcher, visual storyteller, and educator based in California. She teaches sketching workshops locally and around the world. She has received grants for her projects from the Knight Foundation and Belle Foundation and has been a Creative Ambassador for the City of San Jose, where she resides.

Suhita draws and shares stories from the world around her. Her work is full of energy and color and appears regularly in magazines and books. She hopes that teaching and popularizing sketching will help open the doors for many more people to see themselves as artists, makers, and recorders of the world around them.

Suhita is the author of Techniques for Beginners: How to Build a Practice for Sketching on Location.

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