Adding Color to your Urban Sketch- in Person Workshop - June 28, 2026

Bring your line work to life with watercolor.

Once you're comfortable with line, color is where a sketch truly comes alive... light, shadow, and that lovely loose wash that gives a drawing atmosphere and warmth. In this workshop, we'll explore watercolor basics in a friendly, hands-on afternoon, working color directly into your sketches on location.

This class is for sketchers with some drawing experience, either a little practice under your belt, or having attended the Intro to Urban Sketching workshop. If you're brand new to sketching, the Intro class is the better place to begin.

What we'll cover:

• Watercolor basics for the urban sketcher
• Working with light and shadow to give a sketch depth
• Loose, expressive washes that complement rather than overwhelm your line work
• Adding color confidently on location

Choose your option:

Instruction Only- $55 Bring your own supplies. A supply list will be emailed after registration.

Instruction + Watercolor Only Add-On Kit — $75 Best for students who took my Intro to Urban Sketching workshop, or who already own a sketchbook, waterproof pens, etc. 

Includes:

• Travel Watercolor set
• Water brush

Instruction + Full Kit — $105  Best for students new to urban sketching, or anyone who wants a complete fresh setup.

Includes everything you need:

• Mixed Media sketchbook
• Pens
  
• Water brush
• Travel Watercolor set

Details:

• 📅 Sunday, June 28
• 🕛 Noon–2:00 PM
• 📍 The Kitchen Table, 3175 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento
• 👥 Limited to 8 sketchers

A confirmation email with a full supply list (for instruction-only registrants) and arrival details will follow your registration. Spots are limited, early registration is encouraged.

Please note: Tickets are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to gift your spot to a friend. 

About Your Instructor:

Priya Ramchandran is a Sacramento artist and co-founder of Sacramento Urban Sketchers (est. August 2025). Known for her Greater Sacramento Alphabet, Coffee Shops and Bookshops of Sacramento collection, and award-winning place-based illustrations, Priya specializes in capturing the character of spaces through pen, ink, and watercolor. She believes anyone can sketch...it's about observation, not perfection. PriyaOriginalsArt.com