Expressive Urban Landscapes with Ink & Watercolor with Sia Karamalegos

Thursdays, February 26th - April 2nd
6:30 - 8:30 PM
$180 for 6 weeks
Ages 18+

Please note: The location of this class is West Campus Office Building, 131 Margaret Lane, Rm 004, Hillsborough, NC 27278. This is a fully accessible classroom on the first floor and can be accessed by the elevator or stairs.  Parking is available in the Eno River Parking Garage. Enter through the driveway of the Orange County Library for the closest parking. 

About the Class

Learn how to capture the energy, mood, and story of both cityscapes and natural landscapes through loose, expressive sketching. 

This 6-week class introduces the fundamentals of sketching from observation in a supportive classroom environment. You’ll build strong core skills while developing a personal approach to drawing architecture, streets, trees, water, and outdoor environments. 

This is an indoor class that will prepare you for urban sketching.

We'll focus on:

• Drawing and painting from observation

• One-, two-, and three-point perspective

• Simplifying complex scenes and capturing likeness

• Basic composition and visual storytelling

• Working with ink and watercolor for sketching

• Introduction to other media and mixed media techniques (charcoal, pastel, marker, collage)

• Preparing for sketching and painting on location

This class emphasizes creative freedom over perfection and encourages you to explore your own visual voice while learning practical tools you can use anywhere.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate artists.

The teacher's supply list and supply options can be found BY CLICKING HERE.

About the Artist: Sia Karamalegos

Sia Karamalegos is an expressive artist based in Durham, North Carolina, working in ink, watercolor, charcoal, and mixed media. Her work focuses on drawing from observation and capturing gesture, atmosphere, and place. She brings over a decade of teaching experience to the classroom, having led more than 20 workshops and presented over 90 talks. Sia is passionate about helping students build strong fundamentals while discovering their own creative voice. She also organizes Durham Plein Air/Urban Sketching. You can learn more about her and her work at sia.studio.