Join Marilee Nielsen in Old Town Tustin for three days of sketching Historic Orange County.
2026 WORKSHOP June 9-11
Photo by Andrew Schmidt
Tustin, California is known for its beautiful Victorian style architecture, vibrant old town and notable restaurants like James Beard Award winning Chaak. Join Marilee and 15 other students as you sketch in the morning and receive instruction in the afternoon in the covered, comfortable patio setting of Morning Lavender Cafe.
Workshop Days: Tuesday - Thursday, June 9-11
Workshop Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $225
Photo by Kathy De La Torre
Topics include simplifying a sketch of complex subjects, using stencils in a sketch, double page sketching of a long, charming city street. Materials include ink pens, watercolor, limited gouache and colored pencils.
“Marilee’s positive attitude and energy were reflected in the group, and many of us came away with wonderful friendships. If you ever have an opportunity to attend a Marilee workshop, do not hesitate to grab a spot.”
Upcoming urban sketching workshops
June, 2026
Tustin, California
The workshop is open to beginners and intermediate sketchers.
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$225 workshop fee*
*Save $25 by paying via Zelle. Send $200 to 714-454-1271. Name on account is Eric Nielsen.
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Generally, mornings will be spent sketching/site seeing and afternoons will be spent in the patio classroom at Morning Lavender where you can buy small plates and awesome drinks!
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