SKETCHING LAB — VISUAL THINKING & MIXED MEDIA
An educational lab for sketching, illustration, and visual thinking based at Villa Arlandina.
Offering live studio sessions alongside downloadable digital workbooks and online resources.
Designed for beginners, local residents, and future art & design students.
Offering live studio sessions alongside downloadable digital workbooks and online resources.
Designed for beginners, local residents, and future art & design students.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Natasha Schwarz is a professional illustrator with over 30 years of creative practice in Germany. She received her classical fine arts training at the Stieglitz Academy of Art and Design in St. Petersburg, followed by Visual Communication Design studies at the University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf.
Alongside her multi-faceted artistic projects, Natasha specializes in hand-drawn, custom-illustrated city maps (urban-cartoonery.com). Rapid, intuitive sketching lies at the core of her methodology — a practice she shares through workshops, studio labs, and curated creative journeys.
Alongside her multi-faceted artistic projects, Natasha specializes in hand-drawn, custom-illustrated city maps (urban-cartoonery.com). Rapid, intuitive sketching lies at the core of her methodology — a practice she shares through workshops, studio labs, and curated creative journeys.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
MEDIA & TECHNIQUE EXPLORATION:
Master ink, watercolor, graphite, markers, and mixed media. Learn to work with tone, texture, and expressive lines without fear of a blank page.
VISUAL THINKING & MIND MAPPING:
Designing personal travelogues and visual diaries during trips and intensive workshops to preserve unique observations.
PORTFOLIO & ART SCHOOL PREP:
Overcome creative blocks, develop your visual voice, and learn to compile your sketches into structured, cohesive series for art school admission.
Master ink, watercolor, graphite, markers, and mixed media. Learn to work with tone, texture, and expressive lines without fear of a blank page.
VISUAL THINKING & MIND MAPPING:
Designing personal travelogues and visual diaries during trips and intensive workshops to preserve unique observations.
PORTFOLIO & ART SCHOOL PREP:
Overcome creative blocks, develop your visual voice, and learn to compile your sketches into structured, cohesive series for art school admission.
VERSATILE FORMATS
Intimate studio sessions and regular weekly classes at Villa Arlandina. Focus on life drawing, object study, technique exploration, and expressive mixed media.
Outdoor plein-air walks, flagship pop-up intensives in European capitals, and specialized masterclasses with invited guest artists.
Exclusive study guides, step-by-step construction memos, and downloadable workbooks provided with every session. Unlock full materials and future online modules upon booking.
1-on-1 online tutoring, portfolio structuring, and individual creative guidance to help you build a cohesive visual style.
VILLA SKETCH GROUPS
Experimental sketch sessions at Villa Arlandina. Flexible formats combining free drawing, outdoor urban sketching, and occasional live model studies. Suitable for all levels and ages. Languages: Russian, English, German, and Spanish (depending on the group)
GET NEXT SESSION DETAILS INTENSIVES, URBAN SKETCHING & TOURS
URBAN SKETCHING ON LOKATION:
MEDIA & TECHNIQUE EXPLORATION:
Drawing life as it happens—we sketch in bustling museums, cozy restaurants, and atmospheric city streets.
SKETCH TOURS & CITY GETAWAYS:
Exciting trips to different towns and locations for immersive weekend or multi-day sketching adventures.
EXPERT GUEST TUTORS:
Masterclasses and sessions led by amazing professional artists and guest instructors who share their unique techniques.
TECHNIQUE & STUDIO PRACTICE:
Working with watercolor, markers, and mixed media to build your visual diaries and portfolios.
GET NEXT SESSION DETAILS MEDIA & TECHNIQUE EXPLORATION:
Drawing life as it happens—we sketch in bustling museums, cozy restaurants, and atmospheric city streets.
SKETCH TOURS & CITY GETAWAYS:
Exciting trips to different towns and locations for immersive weekend or multi-day sketching adventures.
EXPERT GUEST TUTORS:
Masterclasses and sessions led by amazing professional artists and guest instructors who share their unique techniques.
TECHNIQUE & STUDIO PRACTICE:
Working with watercolor, markers, and mixed media to build your visual diaries and portfolios.
MENTORSHIP & ONLINE COACHING:
1-on-1 online tutoring, portfolio structuring, and individual creative guidance to help you build a cohesive visual style.)
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ONLINE COURSES & WORKBOOKS
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FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US!
sketching@villa-arlandina.com
