Studio Sessions: Drawing 1 - Seeing and Sketching is your easy entry into nature-focused drawing courses. Whether you're picking up a pencil for the very first time or rediscovering the simple pleasure of drawing after years away, this in-person course welcomes you back to the timeless joy of creating with your hands.

In our fast-paced digital world, there's something deeply restorative about the gentle scratch of graphite on paper, the quiet focus of observing natural forms, and the satisfaction of watching a drawing emerge line by line. Here, you can step away from screens, slow down, and reconnect with the meditative art of seeing and sketching.

Over five Tuesday evenings, you'll build practical basics in a supportive, unhurried environment: how to hold your pencil comfortably, draw smooth confident lines, train your eye to notice shapes and details, get proportions right so things look natural, and use shading to make your drawings come alive. We use real nature treasures (leaves, feathers, stones, shells) plus clear reference photos of animals, connecting you directly with the natural world that has inspired artists for centuries. You can also bring your own reference images to work as the techniques will apply to anything.

Each session follows a gentle rhythm: I demonstrate techniques, you practice at your own pace, and you receive personalized feedback to help you grow. No experience necessary, no pressure, just the pure enjoyment of learning to see the world through an artist's eyes.

Available spots: 10
Venue: Cup of Intention, Stittsville
Time: Tuesdays 7:00–9:00 pm
Dates: Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10
Arrive: 6:45 pm

All basic supplies are included (pencils, quality paper, blending tools, and kneadable erasers) so you can focus entirely on the joy of drawing. An optional sketching kit will be available for purchase in advance, perfect for continuing your artistic journey at home. Kits will be delivered in person for the first class.

Join the waitlist to get early access 24 hours before public registration opens.

This first session launches at Cup of Intention in Stittsville, with additional locations planned based on demand. Take this opportunity to gift yourself the quiet pleasure of drawing—your creative spirit will thank you.