Urban Sketching: Create a Story in Your Drawing with Vivian Soetikno at the Garden of the Greek Gods

This workshop explores the art of urban sketching: the process of creating drawings that not only illustrate the given urban space but also convey a story. That story normally would originate from people occupants of the urban space; hence the workshop is also about the process of drawing everyday urban people.

🗓️ July 27, 2025
🕚 2PM – 5PM
📍 Exhibition Place Grounds

Check in: General Services Building, 2 Manitoba Dr, 1:45PM

Key Takeaways:

Learn simple techniques (from a non-architect) for illustrating space and people, as well as storytelling in their drawings.

Materials to Bring:

1. Watercolour sketchbook, cold-pressed, 300 gsm A5 (6 x 8 inches) make sure the paper is thick enough to hold water
2. Fineliner/fountain pen
3. Watercolours set
4. Brush/waterbrush,
5. Watersoluble markers (for example, Stabilo or Econoline)6. Water bottle
6. Sketch/camping chair
7. Hat/sun protection

About the Instructor:

Vivian has loved drawing all her life. As a child, she would create cartoon strips to entertain herself. This love for drawing continued into high school and at university drawing classes. But family life and career took over. After a 20-year break, she jumped back into drawing through urban sketching, as inspired by a friend. She’s been urban sketching since 2019.

Socials:

INSTAGRAM: @vfsoetikno

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