# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sketching Secrets: Exploring Line - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: In our final session, we move beyond the outline to discover how light creates the illusion of three-dimensional form. Session Three: Exploring Value is where your sketches stop looking like flat drawings and start feeling like they have weight, atmosphere, and "soul." Value, the lightness or darkness of a color, is the most powerful tool an artist has to create drama and realism. Hedy will guide you through the "math" of light, teaching you how to translate what you see into a rich range of tones. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Finding the Form: Master the Sketch Gesture, a refined way to search for your subject’s proportions while preparing for the application of tone. The Language of Value: Build your "tonal vocabulary" by practicing Continuous and Stepped Value Scales. You’ll learn how to control your pencil to create smooth gradients and distinct shifts in light. Becoming Volume: Use Cross-Contour Drawing to wrap your lines around the form, instantly turning flat shapes into 3D objects. Describing Light: Learn the professional technique of creating a Value Map from a photo, identifying the "highlight," "mid-tone," and "core shadow" before you even start shading. Fun Project: A Ballerina on Toned Paper. Using the mid-tone of the paper to our advantage, we will use dark pencils for shadows and white charcoal (or watercolor pencils) for highlights. The result is a high-contrast, professional-looking study that captures the grace and athleticism of the figure. Price $85.00 per student which is fully inclusive of materials. There are three sessions, which can be taken individually or as a series. Classes are $85 per session or $225 prepaid for the set of all three. Sign up for all three here Sketching Secret: A Series Dates Saturday, March 28th 2026 • 10AM-12PM Location Sawdust Art Festival | Jewelry Studio 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Directions: https://sawdustartfestival.org/about/directions/ Class Requirements Age Restrictions: This class is suitable for Ages 10+. Children aged under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Skill Requirements: All skill levels welcome! A minimum of 4 sign-ups is required for the class to go forward. Invite your friends! This class can accommodate a maximum of 8 students. For common questions and our Cancellation Policy, please refer to: https://sawdustartfestival.org/art-classes/sawdust-art-classes-faqs/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laguna-beach/sketching-secrets-exploring-line/200029864192327 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, performances, festivals, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 11 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Laguna Beach - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, United States, California 92651 - **lat**: 33.55038 - **long**: -117.77903 - **full address**: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, United States, California 92651 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sketching Secrets: Exploring Line - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7b0ce7e627d88199a41243006731899cc66f116d08b710868a45dfabb11d5836-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc577e64-gmir?v=1774567706 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sketching Secrets: Exploring Line being held? - **A:** Sketching Secrets: Exploring Line takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, United States, California 92651. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sketching Secrets: Exploring Line? - **A:** Sketching Secrets: Exploring Line is organized by Sawdust Art Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sketching Secrets: Exploring Line is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Laguna Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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