For the Love of Drawing

with Caran d’Ache, at Drawing Room

A playful, social, and beginner-friendly drawing fundamentals workshop. Embrace multimedia experimentation.

Why For the Love of Drawing at Drawing Room?

  • Gift yourself a new perspective on drawing

    Ever tried drawing with your eyes closed? Or without looking at the paper (blind drawing)? There are so many ways to draw that aren’t about accuracy (though we get to that too). Try changing your relationship to drawing, with new techniques, and free up opportunities to incorporate art back into your daily life!

    Experiment with multiple professional-grade drawing materials (pencils, ink, color) with guidance from a practicing artist.

    While not required, we recommend bringing your favorite sketchbook for practicing!

  • Professional instruction & supplies

    Professional, beginner-friendly instruction provided by our wonderful instructor, Meiying Thai. Demos and guidance provided throughout.

    Quality supplies are very important for a great experience. That’s why we partner with Caran d’Ache, a Swiss company known for their extremely high-quality and luxurious mediums. The mediums ensure a satisfying creation process and long-lasting results! If you love them, we share a discount code exclusive for the attendees of this workshop so you can continue to create with them. Trust us, you may never be able to look back!

  • Emphasis on connection

    For the Love of Drawing is more than just a workshop. At Drawing Room we’re all about connection through creativity. These are great to come to solo or with friends; we all gather around shared tables to chat and have a great time.

What to expect

  • Drawing warm ups will get our bodies moving and flowing! Warm ups will include discussion and demos on the following:

    • How to create different marks and lines

    • How we use our bodies to draw

    • How to change the rhythm of a line

    • How to build hand-eye coordination through collaborative observational exercises

    • After our drawing warm-ups, the instructor will demo and lead the class through a series of exercises to learn the fundamentals of observational drawing from a still life. We will learn and practice how to depict form and volume, how to build a captivating composition, and the basics of depicting light and shadow. 

    • Instructor will be available to offer 1-1 help and guidance. 

    • Various mediums for drawing, many from Caran D’Ache!

      • Wax-pastels

      • Pencils

      • Ink and brushes

      • Colored pencils

      • Markers

    • Paper (for practice, play, and your final piece)

  • Enjoy our loose-leaf tea station! Additional beverages and snacks are available for purchase.

This workshop is available as a drop-in—but if you’re craving creative growth within a supportive community, consider joining our Cohort Program.

We believe well-designed experiences can create a certain magic—one that fosters connection and joy. With repeated touchpoints, group projects, and thoughtful instruction, the Cohort offers a steady rhythm to deepen your skills and relationships, all within an environment designed to spark inspiration.

Learn about the Cohort Program