Drawing Lightly: Watercolor in a Sketchbook
Dates and Times
- Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 10am - 12pm
- Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 10am - 12pm
- Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 10am - 12pm
- Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 10am - 12pm
- Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 10am - 12pm
- Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 10am - 12pm
- Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 10am - 12pm
Location
SouthPark Regional Library
7015 Carnegie Blvd
This program series, offered by artist Marco Franco, is a relaxed and creative introduction to simple drawing and watercolor using a sketchbook. It is designed for people who want to enjoy drawing and painting without pressure, rules, or expectations of realism. Participants will work in a sketchbook style, using basic shapes, playful lines, and light watercolor washes to explore ideas, objects, and themes in an easy and enjoyable way.
- No previous drawing or watercolor experience is needed. Beginners are welcome.
- Each session in this series is stand-alone (not progressive). Participants can register for one or multiple sessions.
- Registration for each session will open on the Monday before at 9 am.
- Most materials are provided by the library, but we encourage you to bring your own watercolors if you have them.
- Participants are asked to purchase their own sketchbook.
Dates:
June 20: Art Supplies as Inspiration. Students will draw and paint everyday creative tools and materials. The focus is on simple shapes, observation, and expressive line combined with watercolor.
July 11: Exploring Green. Students will explore the color green through plants, organic shapes, and abstract forms. This session encourages experimentation with layers, tones, and mood.
August 22: Little Details and Small Subjects. This class focuses on small, simple subjects. Students will explore how tiny details and repeated shapes can create interesting and engaging sketchbook pages.
September 12: Floral Forms. Students will work with loose floral and botanical-inspired shapes. This is not botanical drawing; the focus is on simple forms, movement, and soft watercolor washes.
October 03: Words, Quotes, and Lettering. This session explores combining simple lettering with drawing and watercolor. Students will experiment with words, short phrases, and decorative elements in their sketchbooks.
November 14: Imaginative Elements. Students will add playful and imaginative elements to their pages. This class encourages creativity, visual storytelling, and mixing real and imagined ideas.
December 12: Seasonal Mood and Atmosphere. In the final session, students will create a sketchbook page inspired by seasonal colors and mood. This class brings together simple drawing, watercolor, and personal expression in a relaxed way.