2026 Michael Sastre 3/12-3/13 | Village Art Workshop

The Art of Seeing: A Drawing Intensive

Michael Sastre | March 12-13, 2026

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What You'll Learn

How to build drawings using simple shapes (like boxes) to understand form and perspective
How to draw simple still lifes with more accuracy and confidence
Gesture drawing to capture movement and energy
Contour drawing to strengthen observation skills
A series of skill-building exercises designed to improve drawing fundamentals

Who This is For

All levels welcome. Great for beginners who want a strong foundation, and also helpful for artists who want to refresh skills and take their drawing to the next level.

2026 Michael Sastre 3/12-3/13 Reference Pic 1

What You'll Get

Two days of structured instruction and guided exercises
Supportive, engaging teaching with plenty of practice time
A progression from foundational exercises into still life drawing

Supply List

A pad of drawing paper, at least 16" x 20"
A support board for the drawing paper
Drawing pencils

Optional materials for more experienced artists:
Charcoal
Technical ink pens
Colored pencils

Schedule

March 12–13, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm (one-hour lunch)
Fee: $178

Michael Sastre has exhibited broadly across the United States, including 23 solo exhibitions, and his work is included in both private and public collections. He is the recipient of a State Arts Council Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts award. Michael lives in Ocklawaha, Florida.

Michael’s artwork explores the duality of unexplored landscapes—often depicting paradise-like marshes and riverways alongside mysterious characters who use remote areas as refuge from public sight. Research is a major part of his process, involving found imagery, metal scraps, and observation. His work excavates the natural beauty of untamed environments while revealing the tension that can exist in inaccessible places.

As an instructor, Michael focuses on strong drawing fundamentals and skill-building exercises that help students improve quickly. His teaching style is structured, supportive, and designed to make drawing feel approachable for every level.