Observational Drawing for Everyone

A workshop with Aleksandra Ianchenko — https://www.sasha-art.com

Have you always wanted to draw but never knew where to begin? Or felt intimidated by the blank page? Observational Drawing for Everyone is a playful and accessible workshop designed for complete beginners as well as anyone who would like to reconnect with drawing in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

Together we will explore simple observational drawing techniques inspired by everyday life and the beauty of ordinary things. Through guided exercises, participants will learn how to look more closely, loosen up creatively, and develop confidence in their own visual language. The workshop focuses on process rather than perfection, drawing as a way of seeing, noticing, and enjoying the moment.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have created a small portfolio of sketches and receive practical recommendations for continuing a personal drawing practice. No previous experience is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

Practical information

• Date: 11 July
• Time: 10:00–12:00
• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: INWOLE garden (or indoors in case of rain)
• Language: English
• Maximum participants: 15 people
• Target group: Open to everyone
• Children: Welcome when accompanied and supervised by parents
• All drawing materials are provided

What you will learn

• Simple observational drawing techniques
• How to overcome fear of the blank page
• How to find inspiration in everyday surroundings
• Ways to develop and maintain a drawing practice
• Drawing through play, experimentation, and observation

About the workshop leader

Aleksandra Ianchenko is a visual artist with a PhD degree who has led sketching workshops for a wide variety of groups, including students, artists, and academics. Her workshops are known for their warm and playful atmosphere, combining practical skills with experimentation, curiosity, and lots of laughter.

Artist in residence at Inwole, part of the “Tiny Spaces Deep Connections” project, an artist-in-residence program in tiny spaces and on trains across Europe: https://www.inwole.de/tiny-spaces