Join Charl Marais, a seasoned architect and passionate watercolour artist from Cape Town, for an immersive workshop that will transform the way you view and depict urban landscapes. With years of experience in sketching dynamic cityscapes and quaint town scenes, Charl brings his keen eye for detail and profound understanding of architectural balance to guide you through the art of romanticising urban settings using ink and watercolour washes.
Date: Saturday, July 12th – 2025
Time: 9:00 – 12:30 (3.5 hours)
Place: The Deckle Edge @ 13 Brickfield Road, Salt River
Workshops space limited booking essential
Price: R550
Supplied in Workshop (for workshop use only)
Daniel Smith Watercolour Paints
A few brushes for details and Hake brushes for washes
Watercolour Paper
Eraser
Pencil
You will also receive a 10% Deckle shopping coupon for the day of the workshop
Recommended To bring
Watercolour brushes, If you have your own (Charl recommends a rigger)
A black fineliner
A white Gelly roll pen if you have
Apron
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for artists, architects, and anyone interested in urban sketching, regardless of your skill level. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique or discover new ways to express your artistic visions, you’ll find valuable lessons and inspiration in Charl’s approach.
Recommended age: All welcome from 18 years and up.
What you will learn:
Begin your journey to mastering the art of transforming everyday scenes into artworks. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to observe urban scenes looking for captivating elements, understand composition and perspective, and develop your sketches using a blend of basic ink outlines and expressive watercolour layers. You’ll also refine your work with detailed ink techniques, turning even the most mundane street corner into a magical visual narrative.
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